Take Shelter
Years & Years/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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I’ll wait until you have to go,
I’ll make it so you never ever know
How much I have messed it up!

We’re running ’round like we don’t care,
It’s gonna leave its marks somewhere,
Do you want to show me something new?
(You go now, reached my top anyway
You go now, reached my top anyway)

Just tell me what I have to do,
To keep myself apart from you
All your colors start to burn

I know I wanted far too much,
Then I thought that wouldn’t be enough
All this talk is closing you.

Take shelter,
Take the pressure,
Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
If you want to get used,
You get used!

Take shelter,
Take the pressure,
Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
If you want to get used,
Then get used!

I don’t really wanna stop myself
Nobody’s gonna tell me I need help,
Are you coming over soon?

I'll meet you at the darkest time
You hold me, and I have to shut my eyes
I’m shy, cannot be what you like.

(You go down, reached my top anyway
You go down, reached my top anyway)

Just tell me what I have to do,
To keep myself apart from you
All your colors start to burn.

And take shelter,
Take the pressure,
Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
If you want to get used,
Then get used!

Take shelter,
Take the pressure,
Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
If you want to get used,
Then get used!

I don’t really need this pressure to go
If you wanna find love,
If you wanna find something more
I’ll be the one to run for you.
I don’t really need this pressure to go
If you wanna find love,
If you wanna find something more
I’ll be the one to run for you!

Take shelter,
Take the pressure,
Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
If you want to get used,
Then get used!

And take shelter (shelter)
Take the pressure,




Do what you want tonight, it’s alright
If you want to get used!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Years & Years/Musicfire.in's song Take Shelter discuss a relationship that is on the brink of breaking due to one person's insecurities and fear of being hurt. The singer admits to having messed up the relationship in the past and now wants to keep themselves apart from their partner to avoid a repeat of past mistakes.


Despite their efforts to keep their distance, the singer still desires their partner's company and is willing to meet them at their darkest time. However, the singer is also aware that they cannot be what their partner wants them to be and struggles with their own shyness and insecurities. The repeated refrain of "take shelter, take the pressure" suggests a need for protection and escape from the pressures of the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics explore themes of love, fear, self-doubt, and the desire for acceptance and understanding in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ll wait until you have to go,
I'll hold on until you have to leave


I’ll make it so you never ever know
I'll hide my mistakes from you


How much I have messed it up!
How much I have messed up our relationship


We’re running ’round like we don’t care,
We're living carelessly and recklessly


It’s gonna leave its marks somewhere,
Our behavior will have consequences


Do you want to show me something new?
Do you want to introduce me to new things?


(You go now, reached my top anyway
You leave now, I've already reached my peak


Just tell me what I have to do,
Give me directions


To keep myself apart from you
To distance myself from you


All your colors start to burn
I'm overwhelmed by your personality


I know I wanted far too much,
I had unrealistic expectations


Then I thought that wouldn’t be enough
Then I thought that my expectations were not high enough


All this talk is closing you.
Our conversations are creating distance between us


Take shelter,
Seek protection


Take the pressure,
Release the stress


Do what you want tonight, it’s alright,
Do whatever makes you happy tonight


If you want to get used,
If you want to be taken advantage of


You get used!
Then let it happen


I don’t really wanna stop myself
I don't want to hold back


Nobody’s gonna tell me I need help,
I refuse to believe that I need help


Are you coming over soon?
Are you planning on seeing me soon?


I'll meet you at the darkest time
I'll be there for you during your worst moments


You hold me, and I have to shut my eyes
Your touch is so powerful that I have to close my eyes


I’m shy, cannot be what you like.
I'm too reserved to be the person you want me to be


(You go down, reached my top anyway
You leave now, I'm still at my peak


I don’t really need this pressure to go
I don't need this stress to disappear


If you wanna find love,
If you're searching for love


If you wanna find something more
If you're looking for something beyond just love


I’ll be the one to run for you.
I'll be the one to chase after what you want


And take shelter (shelter)
Seek protection


Do what you want tonight, it’s alright
Do whatever makes you happy tonight


If you want to get used!
If you're willing to let yourself be taken advantage of




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: ANDREW SMITH, ANDY SMITH, MICHAEL THOMAS GOLDSWORTHY, OLIVER ALEXANDER THORNTON, RESUL EMRE TURKMEN, THOMAS EDWARD PERCY HULL

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@natmartin2384

this song is amazing and the pictures really suit the song. thank you

@TheEagleLawbringer

I was just about to post this in 3 days haha. This is good, well done tea

@WarmTea

Hehehe Thanks !
I'm glad I didn't delay :3

@camilaayala7774

amazing, i totally love it, but i have a question .. are the lyrics right? i just want to make sure to learn the song just how it is. it happens that sometimes lyrics are wrong and then i sing it wrong xd jaja. but i really loved this version ! <3

@WarmTea

I got the lyrics form a trusted lyrics website so I can assure u that they will be correct ;)

@camilaayala7774

Thanks a lot !!

@WarmTea

+Camila Ayala you're most welcome 😁

@autumnmorales1115

Do u take requests?

@WarmTea

Yes I do !

@autumnmorales1115

Can u do " when she calls " by sam pottorff

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