Take on Me
The Wohlstandskinder Lyrics


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We're talking away
I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
today's another day
to find you shying away
I'll be coming for our love
ok?
Refrain
Take on me (take on me)
take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
in a day or two

so needless to say
I'm odds and ends
but that's me stumbiling away
slowly learning that life is ok
say after me
it's no better to be
safe that sorry

Refrain

oh the things that you say
is it live or just to play
my worries away
you're all the things
I've got to remember
you're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway





Refrain (2x ... fade out)

Overall Meaning

The Wohlstandskinder's song Take On Me is a romantic track about a person trying to convince their lover to take a chance on them. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that they don't know what to say, but they will say it anyway because today is another day to try to find their shying away partner. The singer reassures their partner by promising to come for their love. The refrain builds up the confidence of the singer to express their feelings to their lover, urging them to take a chance on them and take them on even if it means the singer will be gone in a day or two.


The second verse highlights the vulnerabilities of the singer who admits that they are a work in progress, but slowly learning that life is okay. The singer teaches their partner that it's no better to be safe than sorry, implying that both parties have to take risks in a relationship. The final verse shows the singer's admiration for their partner and the things they say. The singer wants to remember all their partner's unique qualities, and even though they are shying away, the singer will come for them anyway.


In summary, the song Take On Me is a love song that encourages vulnerability and taking risks. The singer is willing to chase after their love and convince them to take a chance on their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

We're talking away
We're having a conversation


I don't know what I'm to say
I'm not sure what to say next


I'll say it anyway
I'll speak my mind regardless


today's another day
It's a new day


to find you shying away
To notice that you're avoiding me


I'll be coming for our love
I'll fight for our love


ok?
Do you agree?


Take on me (take on me)
Accept me as I am


take me on (take on me)
Allow me to be a part of your life


I'll be gone
I'll leave


in a day or two
Within the next few days


so needless to say
It's obvious


I'm odds and ends
I'm disorganized and uncertain


but that's me stumbiling away
That's me trying my best


slowly learning that life is ok
Gradually realizing that life is good


say after me
Repeat after me


it's no better to be
It's not preferable to be


safe that sorry
Overly cautious


oh the things that you say
I'm fascinated by what you say


is it live or just to play
Is it sincere or playful?


my worries away
Forget my concerns


you're all the things
You're everything


I've got to remember
I need to keep in mind


you're shying away
You're avoiding me


I'll be coming for you anyway
I'll pursue you despite your avoidance




Writer(s): Morten Harket, Magne, Pal Waaktaar

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Jiesse1610

Nice movie (Bruiser) and nice song! I even prefer this remix than the original one.

Tom Flemita

its so fuckin awesome <3 love it

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muy buena

August Falzarano

I just took the shit of a life time!
Great song, thanks for the upload.

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I come to listen to this song thanks to Bruiser 2000

james kushman

real punk cover. Oi hes more punk then me...

strawdawgs78

We. Make. Heat.

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