Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon
Take Me
Urge Overkill Lyrics
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Like I don't need you
Yes I don't really need it
And be mean to you
Not long for this life
Not long for this world
Whoa t-t-take me
I'm not your college boyfriend
I ain't your lover too
I'm happy when I ignore that
'Cause I've been playin' the fool
You can't sing when the song is over, its over
Not long for this life
Not long for this world
Whoa t-t-take me
Take me back again
I just don't really need it
Like I don't need you
Yes I don't really need it
Like I've been needing you
You can't sing when the song is over, its over
Not long for this life
Not long for this world
Whoa t-t-take me goddammit
Take me back again
Not long for this life
Not long for this world
Whoa t-t-take me
Take me back again
Take me back again
Take me back again
In "Take Me," Urge Overkill frontman Nash Kato sings about not needing something, likely a romantic relationship, that was once important to him. He compares this to not needing the person he's addressing in the song. He also references the fact that life is short and that he wants to go back to whatever it was that he no longer needs. The chorus repeats the phrase "take me back again," indicating a desire to return to a past situation.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling regretful about letting something go, but also resolute in his realization that he does not actually need it. The repetition of "not long for this life" and "not long for this world" reflect a sense of urgency or fatalism, as if there may not be much time left to make things right.
The song has a strong rock beat and features a guitar riff that is repeated throughout the song. The repetition of the words in the chorus also creates a catchy hook.
Line by Line Meaning
I just don't really need it
I am not attached to this thing, I can live without it
Like I don't need you
Just like how I don't depend on you for my happiness
Yes I don't really need it
There's no real necessity for this thing, it's not important
And be mean to you
I won't hurt you by pretending to need something when I truly don't
Not long for this life
I realize that our lives are short and we should make the most of it
Not long for this world
We are only temporary beings on this earth
Whoa t-t-take me
I am yearning to go back to a happier time
Take me back again
I wish I could relive those moments again
I'm not your college boyfriend
I am not here to fit into any particular role, I am my own person
I ain't your lover too
I don't want to be just a romantic partner, I want a real connection
I'm happy when I ignore that
I am content when I don't think about romance or societal expectations
'Cause I've been playin' the fool
I've made mistakes in the past by trying to be someone I'm not
You can't sing when the song is over, its over
Once something has come to an end, it's time to move on and start anew
Whoa t-t-take me goddammit
I am desperate to relive a moment of joy and happiness
Take me back again
I am yearning to go back to a happier time
Take me back again
I wish I could relive those moments again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Edwin Cole Mc Cain
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