Wells is also the recording project of Chicagoans Chris Howaniec and Zane Ranney, both members of now-defunct folk-rock band World's First Flying Machine. This Wells plays mid-to-downtempo rock, drawing from its influences in psych rock, slowcore, ambient and early-'90s emo. Chris Howaniec is the songwriter, arranger, vocalist and producer, playing all parts on their two EPs ("Wells" and "Feel Bad") except the drums, which Zane Ranney is infinitely better at.
Wells is also also the name of a former four-man group from Charlottesville, VA that disbanded in January 2006.
Take Me
Wells Lyrics
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My favourite melody
Just let me hear again
Those wonderful songs
Thinking of way back then
Oh, how I can remember when
We had a lot of friends
Take me back again to my home town
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found
Was back in my home town
Turn back the hands of time
The memories of yours and mine
Just let me walk around
The streets of the town
'Cause when I feel alone
I think about the folks back home
All those forgotten friends
Take me back again
Take me back again to my home town
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found
Was back in my home town
Take me back again to my home town
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found
Was back in my home town
Take me back again to my home town
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found
Was back in my old town
Take me back again to my home town
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found
Was back in my old town
The lyrics of Wells's song "Take Me Back Again" highlight the longing for the good old days, the nostalgia for one's hometown, and the memories of the past. In the beginning, the singer requests someone to play his favorite melody, yearning to relive those wonderful moments. As the song proceeds, he reminisces about the past, particularly the time he spent with friends and family in his hometown. The singer wants to re-experience the same happiness and authenticity he felt in his old town, surrounded by his loved ones.
The phrases "Turn back the hands of time" and "Let me walk around the streets of the town" in the lyrics of the song are interconnected. The singer wants to retrace his steps, not just in his mind but also in reality. He wants to go back to all those familiar places and feel the same things he felt once before. Even when he feels alone, he thinks about those forgotten friends and how it felt to be with them. The song's theme revolves around the connection between a person and their hometown, the sense of belonging, and the irreplaceable memories of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, won't you play for me
Asking someone to play their favorite tune.
My favourite melody
The tune that brings the most happiness to the listener.
Just let me hear again
Requesting the opportunity to listen to a tune once more.
Those wonderful songs
The tunes that evoke memories and emotions of past times.
Thinking of way back then
Reflecting on times spent in the past.
Oh, how I can remember when
The strength and vividness of past memories.
We had a lot of friends
Recalling the relationships with people in the past.
Take me back again
The desire to revisit a place or time in the past.
Take me back again to my home town
The longing to return to the town where one grew up.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The desire to listen once more to the particular sounds of home.
The only happiness I ever found
The only place where the listener experienced true happiness and fulfillment.
Was back in my home town
The town where the listener grew up was where they found the most joy and comfort.
Turn back the hands of time
The desire to relive the past or undo mistakes made.
The memories of yours and mine
Reminiscing on shared memories with loved ones.
Just let me walk around
A request to simply stroll the streets of the town once more.
The streets of the town
The particular roads and avenues of the listener's hometown.
'Cause when I feel alone
The moments when the listener feels lonely.
I think about the folks back home
Remembering the people and relationships from the past.
All those forgotten friends
Recalling the friendships from one's earlier years that may have been neglected or lost.
Take me back again to my home town
The longing to return to the town of one's youth.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The desire to listen once more to the sounds of home that evoke comfort and nostalgia.
The only happiness I ever found
The listener finds true happiness and contentment only in their hometown.
Was back in my home town
The source of happiness for the listener was solely their hometown.
Take me back again to my home town
Repeated request to return to the hometown.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The desire to listen once more to a specific, nostalgic sound.
The only happiness I ever found
The listener has only experienced true happiness in their hometown.
Was back in my old town
The location of the listener's happiness was specifically their hometown.
Take me back again to my home town
A final plea to return to their beloved hometown.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The desire to listen once more to a sound that triggers feelings of nostalgia and happiness.
The only happiness I ever found
The singer only truly experienced happiness in their hometown.
Was back in my old town
The location of the listener's happiness was specifically their hometown.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE CURB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@c.3112
YES!!!! YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN!
🔊🙌🔊🙌🔊🙌🔊
I’m calling the angels down
I’m storming the gates of hell
Tell the devil he don’t own my soul
I’m taking back what the enemy stole
I’m raising the battle cry
I’m holding the banner high
With the power of the Holy Ghost
I’m taking back what the enemy stole
Oh Oh Oh 🎸
@KaleiahCraft
Lyrics :
[Verse 1]
Fears got me living with the lights out Chained down like a prisoner in my own house Shame cycles like a deadly medication I try but I can’t change my situation
‘Cause the lion comes to rob my joy Yeah, I’m bruised but I’m not destroyed I’m rising like an army
And you’re gonna hear the sound
[Chorus]
I’m calling the angels down I’m storming the gates of hell Tell the devil he don’t own my soul I’m taking back what the enemy the stole
I’m raising the battle cry I’m holding the banner high With the power of the Holy Ghost I’m taking back what the enemy stole
Oh Oh Oh
[Verse 2]
You can’t speak the lies over my family, no you can’t the promises are standing, no Ain’t gotta flex to put you back in your place now One I gotta say Jesus
[Chorus]
I’m calling the angels down I’m storming the gates of hell Tell the devil he don’t own my soul I’m taking back what the enemy the stole
I’m raising the battle cry I’m holding the banner high With the power of the Holy Ghost I’m taking back what the enemy stole
(What the enemy stole)
Take it all back
Take it all back
I’m taking back what the enemy stole
[Bridge]
We’re done with the mine games you try to play If it ain’t clear yet I want everything you took from me
In the name of the one who is peace, the one heals all disease I only reason that I am free
That name is Jesus Lord of Lords and King of Kings Jesus The name that makes the demons flee I want it all now, I’m taking it back now
Yeah you know it’s going down when you hear the sound
[Chorus]
I’m calling the angels down I’m storming the gates of hell Tell the devil he don’t own my soul I’m taking back what the enemy stole
I’m raising the battle cry I’m holding the banner high With the power of the Holy Ghost I’m taking back what the enemy stole
Oh Oh Oh
Take it all back
Take it all back
I’m taking back what the enemy stole
Taking my peace, no
Taking my joy
Take it all back
Take it all back
I’m taking back what the enemy stole
Oh, Oh, Oh
@tatianamarieh
Fear's got me living with the lights out
Chained down like a prisoner in my own house
Shame cycles like a daily medication
I try, but I can't change my situation
'Cause the liar comes to rob my joy
Yeah, I'm bruised, but I'm not destroyed
I'm rising like an army, and you're gonna hear the sound
I'm calling the angels down
I'm storming the gates of hell
Tell the devil he don't own my soul
I'm taking back what the enemy stole
I'm raising the battle cry
I'm holding the banner high
With the power of the Holy Ghost
I'm taking back what the enemy stole, oh-oh-oh
You can't speak your lies over my family, no
You can't break the promises that are standing, no
Ain't gotta flex to put you back in your place now
One name is all I gotta say, Jesus
I'm calling the angels down
I'm storming the gates of hell
Tell the devil he don't own my soul (he don't own my soul)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole
I'm raising the battle cry (ah-ah)
I'm holding the banner high (ah-ah)
With the power of the Holy Ghost (Holy Ghost)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole (what the enemy stole, oh-oh-oh)
Take it all back, take it all back (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole
Uh-huh, we're done with all the mind games you try to play
If ain't clear yet, I want everything you took from me
In the name of the One who is peace, the One who heals all disease
The only reason that I am free
That name is Jesus, Lord of lords and King of kings
Jesus, the name that makes the demons flee
I want it all now, I'm taking it back now
Yeah, you know it's going down when you hear the sound
I'm calling the angels down
I'm storming the gates of hell
Tell the devil he don't own my soul (yeah)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole (what the enemy stole)
I'm raising the battle cry (ah-ah)
I'm holding the banner high (ah-ah)
With the power of the Holy Ghost (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole, oh-oh-oh
Taking it all back, take it all back, take it all back (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole (what the enemy stole)
Taking my peace back (you can't hold me down)
Taking my joy back
Take it all back, take it all back (no, you can't have it)
I'm taking back what the enemy stole, oh-oh-oh
@thethreeboys131
I am 70 years old and this song had me singing and shouting in my kitchen covered in chills!!!! Love it ! Thanks for it!!!
@patriciadurham643
Amen!! I am storming the gates of hell! I’m taking back what the enemy stole!! We have already won the victory!!! Jesus is our warrior and He’s on our side!!! ❤❤❤
@elevit9391
I put this comment here so that everytime someone likes it, I'll be reminded of this song because it heals something in me!
@catherineleake2713
I couldn't have said it better it did the same thing for me to ❤
@dturner9374
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@kacigipson8360
If I could like this comment 100 times I would ❤️❤️ be blessed
@Mishwelly
Me too man
@kaybee2975
❤❤❤
@user-kq8xz2pn7h
🙌🏽 Hallelujah!! This is my new enemy fight song!!! I’ll be playing this on repeat every morning while putting on my armor! 🗡️ 🛡️
@joshuasmith-sw1kl
I hear that one!