Take Shelter
Years & Years 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

Years & Years's song Take Shelter is a catchy and upbeat pop song about the desire to protect oneself from the pain of heartbreak. The opening lines of the song express a desire to hide from a lover and to avoid any additional conflict. The singer suggests that if they are patient enough, they will be able to hide their mistakes and flaws from their lover. The chorus of the song encourages the listener to take shelter and to do whatever they need to do in order to feel safe and secure.


As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to keep their emotions at bay and to keep a distance from their lover. They are aware that their heart is vulnerable, and it could be damaged beyond repair if they allow themselves to be too vulnerable. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make their lover happy, but they are also aware that they may need to protect themselves. Overall, the song is a powerful message about the importance of taking care of oneself while also being open to love and new experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll wait until you have to go
I will wait until you are ready to leave.


I'll make it so you never ever know
I will keep my feelings to myself.


How much I have messed it up
How much I have ruined our relationship.


We're running 'round like we don't care
We are acting like we are carefree.


It's gonna leave its marks somewhere
Our actions will have consequences.


Do you want to show me something new?
Do you want to reveal something about yourself?


(You go now, reached my top anyway
You can leave now, I have reached the peak of my emotions.


Just tell me what I have to do
Please instruct me on how to avoid getting too close to you.


To keep myself apart from you
To keep myself from getting too attached to you.


All your colors start to burn
Your emotions become too intense for me to handle.


I know I wanted far too much
I realize I expected more than I should have.


Then I thought that wouldn't be enough
But even when my expectations were lower, they still were not satisfied.


All this talk is closing you
All this conversation is making you want to close off from me.


Take shelter
Protection is necessary.


Take the pressure
Relieve some of the tension.


Do what you want tonight, it's alright
You can act as you desire tonight without consequences.


If you want to get used
If you want to be used.


Just tell me what I have to do
Please explain to me what you want from me.


I don't really wanna stop myself
I am hesitant to hold myself back.


Nobody's gonna tell me I need help
I will not listen to anyone who suggests I need assistance.


Are you coming over soon?
Will you visit me soon?


I'll meet you at the darkest time
I will meet you when things are at their worst.


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


I'm shy, cannot be what you like
I am not confident enough to be who you want me to be.


(You go down, reached my top anyway
You can leave now, I have reached the height of my emotions.


And take shelter (shelter)
It is important to protect oneself.


I don't really need this pressure to go
I do not want to be free of this intensity.


If you wanna find love
If you want to discover affection...


If you wanna find something more
If there is something else you want...


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




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Michael Thomas Goldsworthy, Oliver Alexander Thornton, Resul Emre Turkmen, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Andrew Smith

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@robertommartinsm6267

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 run around like we don’t care
It’s gonna leave its mark somewhere
Do you want to show me something new?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

Just tell me what I have to do to keep myself apart from you
All your colours start to burn
I know I want you far too much
Never thought I wouldn’t be enough
All this talk is bruising you
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 meet you at the darkest time
You hold me, and I have to shut my eyes
I'm shy
Can I be what you like?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

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

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used 🎤🎵



@fabiohaliciu2665

LYRICS:
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 run around like we don't care
It's gonna leave its mark somewhere
Do you want to show me something new?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

Just tell me what I have to do to keep myself apart from you
All your colours start to burn
I know I want you far too much
Never thought I wouldn't be enough
All this talk is bruising you

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 meet you at the darkest time
You hold me, and I have to shut my eyes
I'm shy
Can I be what you like?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

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

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used

And take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used



All comments from YouTube:

@bryanagalvez5660

How is this already 9 years ago? INSANELY GOOD!!!

@RdamWest

This song was way ahead of its time! So is this dude🔥

@ryuk8279

Still perfect after 8 years 🔥

@joey727

You speak facts pork

@Karii_naa5

Fr

@Babsithekidcat

Oh yes 🙏

@robertommartinsm6267

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 run around like we don’t care
It’s gonna leave its mark somewhere
Do you want to show me something new?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

Just tell me what I have to do to keep myself apart from you
All your colours start to burn
I know I want you far too much
Never thought I wouldn’t be enough
All this talk is bruising you
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 meet you at the darkest time
You hold me, and I have to shut my eyes
I'm shy
Can I be what you like?

You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way
You go down, you reach 'round, talk in any way

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

Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
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 (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used
Take shelter (oh-oh-oh)
Take the pressure (oh-oh-oh)
Do what you want tonight
It's alright if you want to get used
Then get used 🎤🎵

@TheNiczi

This is sick ! July 2021 and still on repeat.
It's officially on my wedding songs list ❤️

@samthemanwholikesham

June 2023 still on repeat

@bruhlol4971

2014 : this is so cool!
6 years later.. THIS IS GOLD

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