Take Me With You
The Honey Cone Lyrics


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Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me

All our lives through thick and thin, we've been so involved
Whatever problems we have, the two of us will solve
Now you want to go away and leave me by myself
Because you feel the need to try and find yourself

But darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Let's go together, together
Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me

You need a woman by your side that believes in you
It can only make you stronger to face what's ahead of you
'Cause if something should go wrong if plans don't succeed
I should be right there in your time of need

Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Let's go together (Don't leave me)

Don't make me live my life from day to day
Wondering how you are while you're miles away
Why can't you understand that you're a part of me
Without you, my whole world would surely seems to be

You say the life you lead would be so hard
And you will send for me when you'll make a start
But did we made it through the years this far together?
And I don't wanna live without you, never

Darlin', I'm begging, take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
Let's go together (Don't leave me), I'm begging




Darlin, take me with you wherever you go
Don't leave me, don't leave me

Overall Meaning

The Honey Cone's song "Take Me With You" is a plea from the point of view of a woman who begs her partner not to leave her behind as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The verse emphasizes the shared history between the two, stating that they have worked through problems together and are now faced with a new challenge. The chorus repeats the plea to not leave her behind and emphasizes that she wants to go with him. She presents herself as a source of strength and support for him during difficult times, stating that they are each other's partners and that they will get through anything together.


These lyrics highlight the importance of partnership and the willingness to adapt to changes in the relationship. It touches on themes of trust, loyalty, and support. The song provides insight into the common dynamic of relationships, where one partner may feel the need to leave in order to pursue personal growth or new opportunities, and how this can affect the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

Darlin', take me with you wherever you go
The singer is asking their partner to not leave them behind and to take them along wherever they go.


Don't leave me, don't leave me
The singer is pleading with their partner to not abandon them and leave them alone.


All our lives through thick and thin, we've been so involved
The singer and their partner have been through a lot in life together.


Whatever problems we have, the two of us will solve
The artist believes that they and their partner can overcome any problem together.


Now you want to go away and leave me by myself
The artist's partner wants to leave and go solo.


Because you feel the need to try and find yourself
The partner wants to leave to explore their own identity.


Let's go together, together
The singer is encouraging their partner to take them along on their journey.


You need a woman by your side that believes in you
The artist believes that their partner needs someone who supports and believes in them.


It can only make you stronger to face what's ahead of you
Having someone by their side can help the partner deal with any challenges that may come their way.


I should be right there in your time of need
The artist is willing to be there for their partner when they need help.


Don't make me live my life from day to day
The singer does not want to live their life constantly worrying about their partner who is far away.


Wondering how you are while you're miles away
The artist is worried about their partner's well-being while they are away.


Why can't you understand that you're a part of me
The singer feels that their partner is an integral part of their life and needs to understand this.


Without you, my whole world would surely seem to be
The singer's partner is an important figure in their life, and without them, everything would seem incomplete.


And you will send for me when you'll make a start
The partner plans on contacting the singer when they are ready to start their journey.


But did we made it through the years this far together?
The artist is questioning whether they and their partner have come this far in life together only to be separated now.


And I don't wanna live without you, never
The artist cannot imagine a life without their partner.


Darlin', I'm begging, take me with you wherever you go
The singer is now begging their partner to take them along on their journey.


Let's go together (Don't leave me), I'm begging
The singer is pleading with their partner to take them along on their journey and not leave them behind.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, MICK MOODY

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