I'll Take You There
The Croydon S.D.A. Gospel Choir Lyrics

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Times are hard and rents are high
What can a working girl do
But struggle through another day
Then I'll take care of you

Nights are long and dreams are cold
If they're all you wake up to
But should you rise with crying eyes

Then I'll take care of you

So let them talk about us
Let them call us funny things
People sometimes do
I don't care as long
As you know I love you
Oh, and you know I do

I'll be there, but you might not see me
It's never easy to get through
But when the laughter dies away
Then I'll take care of you

So let them talk about us
Let them call us funny things
People sometimes do
I don't care as long
As you know I love you
Oh, and you know I do

I'll be there, but you might not see me
It's never easy to get through
But when the laughter dies away
I'll take care of you

Darling, I'll take care of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I'll Take You There" by The Croydon S.D.A. Gospel Choir speak to the struggles that working people face in their daily lives. The song acknowledges the difficulty of making ends meet and the toll that can take on our dreams and aspirations. Despite these challenges, the singer reassures their loved one that they will take care of them no matter what.

The song's opening line, "Times are hard and rents are high," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is acknowledging that life is tough, particularly for those who have to work to survive. However, the line "What can a working girl do but struggle through another day" suggests that there is a resilience and determination that runs through these struggles. This resilience is reinforced through the repeated promise to take care of the loved one.

The final verse, "I'll be there, but you might not see me," speaks to the hidden nature of support that loved ones can provide. The singer may not always be visible or present in the traditional sense, but their care and love are still felt. This reinforces the idea that there is strength in human connection and that love can transcend our physical limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

Times are hard and rents are high
Life is tough and expensive

What can a working girl do
How can a woman with a job manage to get by

But struggle through another day
But she has to keep pushing forward

Then I'll take care of you
In those tough times, I'll be there for you

Nights are long and dreams are cold
The nights are lonely and the dreams bring little comfort

If they're all you wake up to
If those dreams are all you have to cling to when you wake up

But should you rise with crying eyes
But if you wake up with tears in your eyes

Then I'll take care of you
I'll be there to comfort you

So let them talk about us
Let people say what they want about us

Let them call us funny things
Even if they mock us

People sometimes do
Sometimes people can be cruel