Take on Me
United Rhythms Of Brazil Lyrics

The chorus of this song Take on Me by United Rhythms of Brazil expresses the singer's intentions to take on someone and be gone in a day or two. The first verse begins with the singer being unsure of what to say, but still decides to speak their mind nevertheless. They see each new day as an opportunity to find the person they are seeking, although they may be reluctant to open up to them. The singer directly asks the person to take them on and agree to a relationship despite their shortcomings or imperfections. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the singer's urgency to be with this person.

The second verse reveals that the singer is "odds and ends," unsure of where they stand in life, but they will be making their way despite stumbling. The idea that life is okay despite its ups and downs encourages the addressee to let their guard down and take a risk on the singer. The line "Say after me, it's no better to be safe than sorry" evokes the idea that one should risk everything for love, regardless of the possibility of failure or heartbreak. The chorus again repeats, with the singer insisting on quickly departing after taking on this person, positioning the song's narrative as a love story told in an urgent and immediate way.