I'll Take You There
The Deltones Lyrics

Ah, ha
The song begins with an exclamation expressing joy and excitement.

I know a place
The singer knows of a specific place, a location that serves as the focus of the song.

Ain't nobody cryin'
The place the singer is referring to is free of sadness.

Ain't nobody worried
The place the singer is referring to lacks stress and worry.

Ain't no smilin' faces
Despite happiness present in this place, there are no superficial expressions of joy.

Mm-mm, no, no
The singer reiterates that superficial expressions of joy are not present in this place.

Lyin' to the races
The phrase uses racing as a metaphor for competing, and the singer is emphasizing that there is no false pretense or competition within this place.

Help me, come on, come on
The singer is requesting help from his companions or listeners to go to this place with him.

Somebody, help me, now
The singer is urgently requesting help in getting to this place.

(I'll take you there)
The refrain of the song, the singer repeats that he will take the listener to this place.

Help me, y'all
The singer is asking for assistance from all around him, emphasizing the importance of going to this place.

Oh, mm-mm (I'll take you there)
The singer is still repeating the refrain of the song, reminding the listeners that he is still willing and able to take them to this place.

Oh, oh, mercy (I'll take you there)
The singer is using this phrase to emphasize the importance of going to this place. Mercy is a powerful request for help.

Oh, let me take you there (I'll take you there)
The singer is still pleading with the listener, willing to take them to this place despite any hesitation or doubt.

Play it Mary, play your
The band is calling out Mary, a musician in the band, to begin playing their part in the song.

Play your piano now
The band is asking Mary to play her specific instrument, the piano.

Ah, do it, do it
The band is encouraging Mary to play her part with enthusiasm and energy.

Come on now
The band is signaling the beginning of the song and prompting everyone to begin playing their parts.

Play on it, play on it
The band is encouraging all the musicians to continue playing their parts with the same energy and power from earlier.

Big Daddy, now
The band may be referring to someone else in the group or the audience, calling out to them.

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
The singer repeats a playful phrase to engage the audience and other musicians in the song.

Play your, um
The band is directing Big Daddy, or someone else, to play their specific instrument.

Ooh, Lord
A general expression of emotion to emphasize the power of the upcoming lyrics.

All right now
The band confirms with each other that they are ready to begin the next section of the song.

Baby, little lady, easy now
The singer is addressing someone specific, likely encouraging them to relax and enjoy themselves in this place.

Dum-dum-dum-dum
A rhythmic sound effect to emphasize the beat of the song.

Doin' sockin' soul
A reference to soul music, implying that the music and the place being sung about are full of life and energy.

Aah, oh, aah
A vocalization of emotion, leading into the next section of lyrics.

I know a place, y'all
The singer once again reminds listeners that they know of a specific place.

No smilin' faces
The singer repeats an earlier phrase, emphasizing that the joy in this place is not superficial.

(Lyin' to the races)
The singer repeats an earlier phrase, emphasizing the place's lack of competition and competition for false pretense.

Oh, oh, no
The singer emphasizes the place's lack of negative emotions.

Oh (I'll take you there)
The singer repeats the refrain of the song, reminding listeners of their intention to take them to this place.

Oh, oh, (I'll take you there)
The singer repeats the refrain again, emphasizing the importance of getting to this place.

Mercy now (I'll take you there)
The singer uses the phrase to emphasize that they recognize the importance of going to this place.

I'm callin' callin' callin' for mercy
The singer is using a repetitive phrase to express extreme urgency and desire to go to this place.

Mercy, mercy (I'll take you there)
The singer is practically begging the listener to join them, using the phrase 'mercy, mercy' to do so.

You gotta, gotta, gotta let me
The singer is urging the listener to let them take them to this place.

Let me take you, take you
The singer repeats the phrase, emphasizing their desire and eagerness to take the listener to this place.

Take you over there
The singer is bringing the song to a close, reiterating their goal of taking the listener to this special place.