Take Your Time
The Avenue Lyrics

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We're gonna start fresh now
We're gonna smooth it all
You're gonna ask for it
And this time I'm not gonna control
Yeah I wont control myself

We're gonna try so hard
We're gonna talk so long

We're gonna roll one
And everything will be so good
Yeah its gonna be so good girl

So (take your time) oh you know we've got all night
When it's (dark outside) we've got cigarette light
And I'm talking to myself 'cause you're over now
Just take your time and think about it

We never wait
For your old friend you're crazy
But he's a snake
And I wont resuscitate

So (take your time) oh you know we've got all night
When its (dark outside) we've got cigarette light
And I'm talking to myself 'cause you're over now
Just take your time and think about it

We never wait
For your old friend youre crazy
But he's a snake
And I wont resuscitate

So (take your time) oh you know we've got all night
When its (dark outside) we've got cigarette light

And I'm talking to myself 'cause you're over now
Just take your time and think about it

Overall Meaning

The Avenue's song Take Your Time is a song about starting fresh and taking control of one's life. The first few lines of the song suggest a clean slate for the singer and their partner, where they can rebuild their relationship without any control issues. The second verse talks about how they will put in the effort to make things good and that their night is long, giving them plenty of time to work through their issues.

However, the chorus is where the true meaning of the song lies. The singer tells their partner to take their time and think about things because they are not waiting for anyone, even old friends. The repeated line "we never wait" suggests that the singer is determined to move forward with their partner in a positive direction and that they will not let anyone hold them back. The use of the metaphor "he's a snake" implies that their old friend may have been untrustworthy or deceitful.

Overall, the song Take Your Time is about taking control of one's life and not letting anyone or anything hold them back. It's a message about starting fresh, working hard, and not letting negative influences get in the way of progress.

Line by Line Meaning

We're gonna start fresh now
We are going to begin anew.

We're gonna smooth it all
We are going to make everything go smoothly.

You're gonna ask for it
You will request something.

And this time I'm not gonna control
I will not have any power or influence over the situation.

Yeah I wont control myself
I will not act in a controlling manner towards myself or others.

We're gonna try so hard
We will put in a lot of effort.

We're gonna talk so long
We will have lengthy conversations.

We're gonna roll one
We will smoke a joint.

And everything will be so good
Everything will be positive.

Yeah its gonna be so good girl
It will be very enjoyable.

So (take your time) oh you know we've got all night
Just be patient, we have plenty of time.