Take Five
The Dave Brubek Quartet and Octet Lyrics
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A little time out with me
Just take five
Stop your busy day
And take the time out
To see if I'm alive
Though I'm going out of my way
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play
Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way
Wouldn't it be better
Not to be so polite
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five
Just take five
Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play
Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way
Wouldn't it be better
Not to be so polite
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five
Just take five
The lyrics of the song “Take Five” by The Dave Brubek Quartet and Octet is a plea for someone to slow down and take a moment to spend some time with the singer. The first lines, “Won't you stop and take a little time out with me, just take five” urges the listener to take a break from their hectic schedule and spend time with the singer. The singer has noticed the person passing by each day, yet they do not exchange any words or have any conversation, thus making it a pantomime and not a play. However, the singer feels connected to the listener as their eyes often meet, and the listener’s smile sends the singer on their way. The singer suggests that instead of being polite and just passing by, the listener could start a little conversation, and it's alright to take five and spend some time.
The lyrics are simple yet beautiful and impart a message that people should take some time to slow down and appreciate the beautiful moments of life. The song suggests that amidst the responsibilities of life, people miss out on the little moments and connections that can make life beautiful. The lyrics are enhanced by the upbeat Jazz tune which has been one of the most famous Jazz tunes since its release in 1959.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you stop and take
Can you please pause for a moment and pay attention
A little time out with me
Spend some time with me
Just take five
Just take a short break
Stop your busy day
Put your hectic schedule aside
And take the time out
Use this opportunity to rest
To see if I'm alive
Check if I exist or matter to you
Though I'm going out of my way
Even though I'm making an effort
Just so I can pass by each day
So that I can see you daily
Not a single word do we say
We don't speak to each other
It's a pantomime and not a play
Our interaction lacks communication and substance
Still, I know our eyes often meet
Despite our non-verbal communication, we do make eye contact
I feel tingles down to my feet
I experience a strong physical reaction to our encounters
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Even your subtle smile affects me
Sends me on my way
My emotions take over and affect my mood
Wouldn't it be better
Wouldn't things improve
Not to be so polite
If we were more direct
You could offer a light
You could initiate a conversation
Start a little conversation now
Let's talk to each other
It's alright, just take five
It's okay to take a short break and talk to each other
Just take five
Just take a short break
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Track Name: Time Signature:
Blue Rondo à la Turk 9/8
Strange Meadow Lark 4/4
Take Five 5/4
Three to Get Ready 3/4 & 4/4
Kathy's Waltz 3/4
Everybody's Jumpin' 6/4
Pick Up Sticks 6/4
(Correct me if I am wrong please, thank you!!)
@CasimirLeYeti
Time Out est un album de Dave Brubeck sorti en 1959. L'album se veut, et réussit, une expérimentation de signatures rythmiques inhabituelles dans le jazz !
Blue Rondo a la Turk démarre en 9/8, un rythme inspiré de la danse Zeybek, l'équivalent du Zeimbekiko grec, mais alterne avec des phases en 4/4.
Strange Meadow Lark commence avec un solo de piano rubato, mais adopte un rythme 4/4 swing classique lorsque les autres instruments font leur apparition.
Take Five, tout entier écrit en 5/4, devait à l'origine être, selon Dave Brubeck lui-même, simplement un solo du batteur Joe Morello, mais le succès rencontré en a fait un incontournable standard.
Three to Get Ready commence avec un tempo 3/4, habituel dans la valse, puis alterne deux mesures de 3/4 et deux de 4/4. Ce morceau fut notamment mis en chanson en France par Claude Nougaro en 1962 sous le titre Le Jazz et la Java
Kathy's Waltz (nommé d'après la fille de Brubeck, Cathy, dont le nom a été écorché au passage), commence en 4/4, puis passe en 3/4, avant de mêler les deux types de mesure.
Dans Everybody's Jumpin' le rythme est essentiellement un 6/4 « flexible », tandis que Pick Up Sticks suit un 6/4 clair et marqué.
L'exploration des signatures originales (5/4, 9/8 etc.) sera poursuivie sur certains des albums suivants du quartet, notamment Time Further Out et Time in Outer Space...
@jonnohanks
The incredible thing about this recording is it could have been released today and still sound modern. Timeless.
@johnnyxmusic
That sounds great… It sounds beautiful… But it has a distinct flavor and sound of something from 1957 to 1961. Is it timeless? We would like to say that about our favorite music… Beethoven timeless let’s check back in in 200 years or 2000.
@retiredoldguy1983
Sitting on my balcony overlooking the ocean, in Portugal, at night. Listening to Dave Brubeck and the surf.
@johnbacon4997
I gotta ask dude, what did you do to get a slick beachfront property in Portugal? Also great taste
@unev
@@johnbacon4997 Maybe he's just renting
@steveking4657
When I found this album in my mother's collection as a kid, it opened up a whole new world and changed my life. Now at age 55, I love this more and more. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Brubeck, tell him what he meant to me and had a picture taken with him ... a cherished memory. Today is the anniversary of his death in 2012, a day before his birthday - this year he would have been 100. Thank you Dave Brubeck !
@sportsfan120577
Awesome
@jamescosby2343
Absolutely Wow! 💯
@DWNicolo
You have a great mom.
@abrahamtellez592
I also found this in my parents' collection. I don't have many memories from when I was a child but listening to this album is one of them. I can easily conjure up the image of me sitting in that old couch and being confused and enthralled by the music.