Take Your Time
The High Lyrics


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No need to bother
With what went wrong
with our song
or did you know it all?

ct the end of every hard day
I take the Pulaski Skyway
It was you who taught me to
cvoid the toll
cnd each time I save eighty five cents
buys a memory

Every time I see your face
I am gone without a trace
Out of mind and lost in space
Every time I see your face
I cry

Yeah I remember how it was
but just because we're down
doesn't mean we're out
You can't tell me without a doubt
Things can't turn around

Every time I see your face
I am gone without a trace
Out of mind and lost in space
Every time I see your face
I cry

cnd then I wonder why
What am I to do
I'm still waiting for you
waiting for you, waiting, waiting, waiting for you

Every time I see your face
I am gone without a trace
Out of mind and lost in space




Every time I see your face
I cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The High's song "Take Your Time" convey a sense of longing, regret, and hope. The opening lines, "No need to bother / With what went wrong / with our song / or did you know it all?" suggest that the relationship has ended and the singer is questioning whether the other person was aware of the issues that led to the breakup. It reflects a sense of frustration and possibly a desire for closure.


The mention of the Pulaski Skyway and the reference to avoiding tolls symbolize the singer's attempt to move on from the past. The act of taking a different route, both physically and metaphorically, signifies a desire to detach from the memories associated with the person they are addressing. The mention of saving money each time indicates that the singer is actively making efforts to create new memories and experiences.


The repetition of the lines "Every time I see your face / I am gone without a trace / Out of mind and lost in space / Every time I see your face / I cry" highlights the intense emotional impact that seeing the person has on the singer. It suggests that despite their best efforts to move on, the presence of the other person still has the power to deeply affect them. The crying represents the pain and vulnerability experienced when confronted with the past.


The lyrics also express a glimmer of hope. The lines "Yeah I remember how it was / but just because we're down / doesn't mean we're out / You can't tell me without a doubt / Things can't turn around" convey a belief that despite the current difficult situation, there is still a possibility for things to change and improve. It reflects the perseverance of the singer, who refuses to accept a permanent state of despair.


Overall, "Take Your Time" explores the complexities of moving on from a failed relationship. It portrays the conflicting emotions of longing, regret, and hope, ultimately emphasizing the importance of personal growth and resilience in overcoming heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

No need to bother
There is no need to worry or be concerned


With what went wrong
To focus on the mistakes or problems that occurred


with our song
In the context of our relationship or connection


or did you know it all?
Or were you aware of everything that happened?


cct the end of every hard day
At the conclusion of each challenging day


I take the Pulaski Skyway
I travel along the Pulaski Skyway


It was you who taught me to
You were the one who instructed or guided me


cvoid the toll
To avoid paying the fee


cnd each time I save eighty five cents
And every instance I am able to keep 85 cents


buys a memory
It contributes to purchasing a memory or nostalgia


Every time I see your face
Whenever I catch sight of you or encounter your presence


I am gone without a trace
My mind becomes occupied or lost, leaving no trace of stability


Out of mind and lost in space
Mentally disoriented and feeling disconnected from reality


I cry
I shed tears due to emotional distress or pain


Yeah I remember how it was
Yes, I recall how things used to be in the past


but just because we're down
However, simply because we are experiencing a low point or hardship


doesn't mean we're out
Doesn't imply that we are completely defeated or finished


You can't tell me without a doubt
You cannot confidently state or assure me


Things can't turn around
Situations or circumstances cannot improve or change for the better


cnd then I wonder why
And then I question the reason or purpose behind it


What am I to do
What actions or decisions should I take in this situation?


I'm still waiting for you
I am patiently anticipating your presence or return


waiting for you, waiting, waiting, waiting for you
Continuously longing and eagerly expecting your arrival


Every time I see your face
Whenever I catch sight of you or encounter your presence


I am gone without a trace
My mind becomes occupied or lost, leaving no trace of stability


Out of mind and lost in space
Mentally disoriented and feeling disconnected from reality


Every time I see your face
Whenever I catch sight of you or encounter your presence


I cry
I shed tears due to emotional distress or pain




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Comments from YouTube:

Carl Evz13

So underrated this band it's unreal

Mne Nadoelo

Somewhere soon was so so good. Lots of great bands making great singles and albums 3 or 4 years before it all kicked off and went TOTP

simon mathew duncan

bloody good song seen them live at leeds elland rd supporting Mondays ,many mondays ago ! top album

Spider Barnett

This Band should have had plaudits up the Ying Yang,they are awesome, never got the recognition they deserved,cool and then some 💊

Spider Barnett

This band was up there with Happy Mondays, better than Charlatans or Inspiral.

Danny Whittingham

your view..but not trueimo

Spider Barnett

This was a great time,the music after pales into insignificance,sorry for the people who didn't live in this era.You got Uber crap like the spice girls.

batimidzy

anyone knows the lyrics?

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