John Butler was born on April 1, 1975 in Torrance, California, to an Australian father and American mother. He moved to the small Western Australian town of Pinjarra in January 1986, when he was eleven. Butler began playing guitar at the age of sixteen, and by 1996 started his career as a busker in Fremantle, Western Australia. The John Butler Trio was formed in 1998 when Butler was joined by Gavin Shoesmith on bass and Jason McGann on drums, and by the end of that year had recorded their debut album John Butler.
They then released Three in 2001, Sunrise Over Sea in 2004 and Grand National in 2007, all of which were certified platinum.
In June 2009, a new line up of the ever evolving John Butler Trio emerged. Prominent Melbourne musician Nicky Bomba of Bomba fame and principal drummer on Sunrise Over Sea joined the band on drums and percussion, as did bass player Byron Luiters from Sydney outfit Ray Mann Three.
The latest album entitled April Uprising came from a journey John Butler undertook for the ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ TV series. He traces the Butler name through generations of hardship to a matriarch who sang for her survival and follows his Bulgarian ancestry to a forebear caught up in a violent revolt called the April Uprising. The recording process for the new album was shared with avid followers via a special studio sessions page on the band’s website.
John Butler comments on the forthcoming new album,
“The whole rehearsal and recording process so far has been a lot of fun and very gratifying. I feel the sounds and general spirit and energy of this album are best summed up in the words – free, melodic, funky, phat and rocking. There’s definitely a certain attitude that comes across on the album. Perhaps there’s a conviction, in a song writing and production sense, that I haven’t tapped into so much on earlier works that seems to be more prevalent on April Uprising. There’s chemistry and language that Nicky, Byron and I have found that really compliments these songs in all their different facets”.
Take Me
The John Butler Trio Lyrics
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I'll be the one for you one for you one for you
Trembling skin, right to the bone
Bite into me I am ripe for the taking
Twist me, turn me, throw me around
Drunk in this potion of loaded emotion
Beautiful beautiful beautiful lies lies lies all lies
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
Take me, take me, take me
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
Something so warm, so soon the cold
You said you loved me yes you said you'd call me now
How can you go leave me here
Hungry and hunting yes desperate and loathing
Beautiful beautiful beautiful lies lies lies all lies
I can not stand this dumb look in your eye oh
Take me, take me, take me
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
Take me, take me, take me
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
Could of been should have been
Back and forth round again
Round and round circles been waiting for you
Oh my knees, you retreat
Now I'm praying for mercy mercy mercy
I'm pleading with you oh
Take me, take me, take me
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
Take me, take me, take me
Won't you take me, take me, won't you Lord
The John Butler Trio's song "Take Me" is a poignant and emotional plea for love and acceptance. The lyrics describe someone who is trembling with anticipation and eagerly awaiting the affection of another person. The singer longs to be taken in by their lover, to be held and cherished. The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation, as if the singer is pleading for someone to take them and relieve them of their pain and loneliness. The repeated refrain of "Take me, take me, take me" is both emotionally charged and vulnerable, expressing the singer's desire for love and acceptance.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their emotional state with vivid imagery. They describe their "trembling skin, right to the bone" and urge their lover to "bite into me" like they are "ripe for the taking." The lyrics use poetic language to convey both the singer's desire and their sense of longing. The repeated phrase "beautiful lies" suggests that the singer is aware of the falsehood in their lover's promises, yet they still cling to hope for love and acceptance.
Overall, "Take Me" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of love and the human desire for connection. The lyrics reflect the raw emotions of someone who is longing for love, even though they know the reality may be different.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it from me come take me home
Believe me, take me with you to your home
I'll be the one for you one for you one for you
I will be the perfect partner for you
Trembling skin, right to the bone
I feel fear and anxiety down to my core
Bite into me I am ripe for the taking
I am ready and willing for your love
Twist me, turn me, throw me around
Handle me roughly, make me lose myself in you
Drunk in this potion of loaded emotion
Feeling overwhelmed with passionate feelings
Beautiful beautiful beautiful lies lies lies all lies
Your sweet words are insincere and false
Take me, take me, take me
Please, I beg you to take me with you
Something so warm, so soon the cold
Our love was intense but quickly faded away
You said you loved me yes you said you'd call me now
You promised love and attention but failed to deliver
How can you go leave me here
I am devastated by your departure
Hungry and hunting yes desperate and loathing
I feel lost, needy, and disgusted with myself
I can not stand this dumb look in your eye oh
Your expression of indifference hurts me deeply
Could of been should have been
Our relationship had the potential to be great, but it didn't work out
Back and forth round again
We keep repeating the same mistakes
Round and round circles been waiting for you
I have been longing for you, going in circles
Oh my knees, you retreat
I am on my knees begging for your love, but you withdrawn from me
Now I'm praying for mercy mercy mercy
I am begging for relief from my suffering
I'm pleading with you oh
I am desperately begging you to take me back
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@6076116
Island, tribal, retro, current, and rock all at the same time. JBT defies genres and labels. LOVE it.
@VivicaBassAngel
john butler puts my soul back in alignment.
@thewolrdfull
que buenos temas....
@pablogermandolenec6721
Manuel amigo tremendo!!
@michellebryson8611
I surprised the motel maintenance man with this song one beautiful winter afternoon; about October of 2017! A rough handsome sailor who was actually night stalking me! I was so surprised as I surprised him too.
@MrTurbski
a man desperate for the truth, one that only he is detailed on for him to personaly understand
@MrKoolman11
lovely
@aasdaasda
best best best