More info at their official site: www.thebaseballs.com
Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)
Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)
DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
When Love Takes Over
The Baseballs Lyrics
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It always is
That’s just the way it goes
Feels like I waited so long for this
I wonder if it shows
Head under water
Now I can't breath
‘Cause i can feel it coming over me
We can do it all
When love takes over
yeah
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over
yeah
‘Cause something’s here tonight
Give me a reason
I gotta know
Do you feel it too?
Can't you see me here on overload
And this time I blame you
Looking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right, yes I know you can
We could lose it all
When love takes over
yeah
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over
yeah
‘Cause something’s here tonight
When love takes over
yeah
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over
yeah
‘Cause something’s here tonight
When love takes over
You know you can’t deny
When love takes over
‘Cause something’s here tonight
The lyrics to The Baseballs’ song, “When Love Takes Over”, describes the overwhelming feeling of falling in love. The first two lines, “It’s complicated, it always is, that’s just the way it goes,” speaks to the common idea that falling in love is not always straightforward and can often come with its challenges. The lyricist then explores the feeling of waiting a long time for love to come along and wondering if it's visible to others, “Feels like I’ve waited so long for this, I wonder if it shows”.
The next few lines, “Head under water, now I can't breathe, and never felt so good, ‘Cause I can feel it coming over me, we can do it all,” describe the sensation of being completely immersed in love, unable to take a breath but still feeling positive and invigorated. The chorus emphasises this idea, repeating “When love takes over, you know you can’t deny, ‘Cause something’s here tonight”. The lyrics then move onto questioning the recipient of the love, asking “Give me a reason, I gotta know, do you feel it too? Can't you see me here on overload, and this time I blame you”. This portrays the vulnerability that often comes with the early stages of falling in love, as well as the overwhelming feeling that you have no control over your own emotions.
The second verse speaks to the desire to be held and loved, “Looking out for you to hold my hand, it feels like I could fall, now love me right yes I know you can, we could lose it all”. This verse continues to highlight the vulnerability and uncertainty that oftentimes come with falling in love. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasising the idea that love can be overpowering and all-consuming, too strong to deny or ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
It's complicated
The situation between two people is complex and difficult to understand.
It always is
This is a common occurrence and happens often in relationships.
That’s just the way it goes
This is a fact of life and cannot be changed.
Feels like I waited so long for this
I have been anticipating and longing for this moment for a considerable amount of time.
I wonder if it shows
I am uncertain if my feelings are noticeable to others.
Head under water
I feel completely overwhelmed and drowning in my emotions.
Now I can't breathe
The intensity of my emotions has left me feeling suffocated and struggling to continue.
And never felt so good
Despite the overwhelming emotions, I feel fulfilled and satisfied in this moment.
‘Cause i can feel it coming over me
I sense an overpowering wave of emotion building inside me.
We can do it all
Together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.
When love takes over yeah
When true love is present and takes control,
You know you can’t deny
There is no denying the strength and power of true love.
‘Cause something’s here tonight
There is a palpable energy between us.
Give me a reason
I need to know why I am feeling such strong emotions.
I gotta know
I have to understand and figure out what is happening.
Do you feel it too?
I need to know if you are experiencing the same feelings as me.
Can't you see me here on overload
I am barely holding on and am overwhelmed by my emotions.
And this time I blame you
You are the cause of my overwhelming emotions this time.
Looking out for you to hold my hand
I need your comfort and support in this situation.
It feels like I could fall
I am on the brink of falling apart emotionally.
Now love me right, yes I know you can
I need you to treat me with love and care, and I know you have the ability to do so.
We could lose it all
If we do not handle this situation with care, we could lose everything.
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.