Take My Love
The Lone Bellow Lyrics


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I know something
You're no liar
You're the beauty I admire
Burning love, hope, and desire
You're the woods at night on fire

Oh I miss you when it's cold out
Church bells ring I hear you sing out
An old broken record turning
You're a wild melody

I know I might not be he one you take

Take my love

When you told me you can't sleep
Count your sins instead of sheep
Count the ways that you feel weak
But that is not what I see

You're no wreckage, you're a fire
Straight the sky by your own power
Sounding loud above the water
You're a wild melody

I know I might not be the one you take
I've got a heart that may not fade away

Take my love

Reach the windows, I see him
Has your bed gone up in flames?
Hear that roof cry as it caves
Of its power on your face

No one's had you hide before
Felt that breathing on your floor
Felt that move at your front door
Felt that blood inside you boil

(Take my love)
You're no sunset
You're no liar
You're the beauty I admire
(Take my love)
You're the woods at night on fire
Burning love, hope, and desire
(Take my love)
Girl I miss you when it's cold out
Church bells ring I hear you sing out
(Take my love)
You're a broken record turning
You're a wild melody





Take my love

Overall Meaning

The Lone Bellow's song "Take My Love" is a powerful love ballad that speaks to the depth and intensity of the human heart's emotions. The song's theme revolves around a lover's deep admiration for their beloved, whom they find to be a source of beauty, hope, and desire. The opening lines of the song, "I know something, You're no liar, You're the beauty I admire, Burning love, hope, and desire, You're the woods at night on fire", set the tone for the rest of the song, and establish the idea that the person being sung to is a captivating force of nature.


The chorus of the song, "Take my love", reflects the singer's vulnerability and openness towards the beloved, recognizing that they may not be the one the beloved takes, but still offering their love anyway. The second verse continues with the theme of the beloved's inner turmoil, referencing sleepless nights and feelings of weakness. However, through the singer's eyes, the beloved is a source of strength and power, described as no wreckage, but rather a fire that lights up the sky.


The song ends with a powerful verse that portrays the beloved's vulnerability and the singer's fierce desire to protect them from harm. The lines, "No one's had you hide before, Felt that breathing on your floor, Felt that move at your front door, Felt that blood inside you boil", speak to the intense emotions that the singer feels for their beloved.


Overall, “Take My Love” is a profound expression of love that speaks to the deep human need for connection and the strength of the human heart's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I know something
I have an understanding


You're no liar
You do not deceive


You're the beauty I admire
You are a wonderful person I respect


Burning love, hope, and desire
Strong passion and positive emotions


You're the woods at night on fire
Like a burning forest at night


Oh I miss you when it's cold out
I feel alone and miss you when it's cold


Church bells ring I hear you sing out
I hear your voice in my mind, like a church choir


An old broken record turning
Like a recurring sound from the past


You're a wild melody
You are free and unpredictable


I know I might not be the one you take
I know that you may not choose me


Take my love
Take my affection


When you told me you can't sleep
When you said you have trouble sleeping


Count your sins instead of sheep
Distract yourself by thinking of your mistakes


Count the ways that you feel weak
Think about your vulnerabilities


But that is not what I see
I see past your weaknesses


You're no wreckage, you're a fire
You are not broken, you are passionate


Straight the sky by your own power
You are powerful and strong


Sounding loud above the water
Resounding over the sounds of nature


I've got a heart that may not fade away
My love for you is strong and enduring


Reach the windows, I see him
He is watching from outside


Has your bed gone up in flames?
Is your passion and desire so strong that your bed is on fire?


Hear that roof cry as it caves
Hear the noise when everything else is falling apart


Of its power on your face
Of the impact on your life


No one's had you hide before
No one has ever touched you like that before


Felt that breathing on your floor
Feel someone's presence near you


Felt that move at your front door
Feel the excitement of someone coming to see you


Felt that blood inside you boil
Feel the passion and intensity within you


You're no sunset
You are beautiful and vibrant


Take my love
Take my affection




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON BROOKING DESSNER, ZACH WILLIAMS, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER ELMQUIST, KANENE DONEHEY PIPKIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Bradford Richardson

Wow!  Hope-inspiring, beautiful. I'm so glad the incredible, THE LONE BELLOW, group exists!  Such a wonderful family of musicians & philosophers.

Rob Patterson

This one of the most honest songs I've ever heard...Spotify just guided me here and I am blown away.

PurpleLabyrinth

I absolutely love this song! "I know I might not be the one you take. I have a heart I'm not afraid to break; take my love" :)

Joan Garuti

How did I not hear this one until today? Powerful!

MonaLisaTime

Just bought tickets to see The Lone Bellow and Mt. Joy at The Fine Line 10/15/2017. I've had the privilege to see them so many times that I lost count and I still want more because they're just that great!

Emily

Saw you on Jools Holland last night, you smashed it. Never heard of you until then but love your sound!

Thomas Kipphorn

Caught part of this on a cassette, recorded off WXPN in Philly (I'm 63 years old ha ha) and figured the name of this song was "Take My Love", or "You're a Wild Melody", but didn't know the artist and this song was not coming up in searches under other songs by the same name(s) on YouTube. Copied down the lyrics (which wasn't easy) and eventually was able to locate that way. It was well worth the effort. Love the song.

Willy Wonka

WXPN!!! BEST STATION ON THE PLANET

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Love, love, love!

TheBaalsv

LOVELY ✨💖

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