After releasing 'Suspicion' in 2006 (which debuted at #13 on CMJ's add week… Read Full Bio ↴After releasing 'Suspicion' in 2006 (which debuted at #13 on CMJ's add week on college radio), The Bleachers (Joe Maloney, Marco Brizuela and David Hines) played numerous shows in support of the album. "Don't Make No Roads" and "Poltergeist" were featured in separate podcasts by Indiefeed throughout the year.

During shows in the summer of 2007, the band began previewing many new songs which would end up appearing on their second full-length album, 2008's 'Conjure'. The album included the songs "Zodiac," "Stolen," "Build An Army" (chosen by Las Vegas Citylife as a top ten song of the year) and "Ice on The Equator" (featured on a podcast by Indiefeed).

In the summer of 2009, the band sequestered themselves in the studio to begin work on its third full-length album, playing scattered shows during the summer and fall to preview a number of the new songs.

The Bleachers third full-length album is earmarked for release during the summer of 2010.

Take Me Away
The Bleachers Lyrics

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I'll let you take it,
I'll let you take it, I'll let you
I know you're sorry
I'll let you take it, I'll let you take it,
I'll let you
I'll let you take it
(Now you're hungry and you want to take me away,
Take me away)

I know you're, I, I know you're sorry
(You pushed me farther than I've been)
(Falling for me, me)

I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry
I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry
I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry,

I've broke my silence in an angry yell, (I know you, you)
Someone who'll take you long way home
And now you're hungry and you want to
Take me away, take me away

I felt like a fool,
I understand that you're
I'll be in the shadows above
That you had ever seen me coming

I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry
I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry
I know you're sorry, I know you're sorry

I'll be in the shadows above (I, I I know you're sorry)
Better off before you, alone
I'm waiting to find out
Love will wake us, love won't break us

Love will take you
And if I can find, find a way out of myself again

Overall Meaning

The Bleachers' "Take Me Away" is a reflective, emotional ballad about forgiveness and love. The song deals with the aftermath of a relationship that ended badly, with the singer expressing their hurt and disappointment in their former partner. The lyrics are full of conflicting emotions, with the singer acknowledging their own pain while also showing a willingness to let go and move on.

Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "I know you're sorry" multiple times, almost as if they are trying to convince themselves of it. There's a sense of resignation to their words, a recognition that forgiveness doesn't necessarily mean forgetting. The lines "I've broke my silence in an angry yell" and "I felt like a fool" showcase the singer's sense of betrayal and hurt, but despite this, they continue to repeat the refrain "I'll let you take it." It's as if they've made the decision to give their former partner another chance, even though they're not sure it's the right choice.

The song ends with the line "Love will take you," which serves as a hopeful note amidst the melancholy lyrics. It's a reminder that, even in the aftermath of a painful breakup, love can still lead to healing and growth.

Overall, "Take Me Away" is a powerful song that captures the complexities of forgiveness and moving on after heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll let you take it,
I'll allow you to take control

I'll let you take it, I'll let you
I'll let you have what you want

I know you're sorry
I understand that you regret your actions

I'll let you take it, I'll let you take it, I'll let you
I'll let you take the lead in this situation

I'll let you take it
I'm willing to relinquish control to you

(Now you're hungry and you want to take me away,Take me away)
You desire to escape with me right now

I know you're, I, I know you're sorry
I am aware of your remorse towards me

(You pushed me farther than I've been)
Your actions have caused me to experience new emotional depths

(Falling for me, me)
Becoming attracted to me

I've broke my silence in an angry yell, (I know you, you)
I've finally expressed my anger towards you