The original "Take on Me" was recorded in 1984, and took three releases to chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in November 1985. In the United States the song reached the top position of the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1985, due in no small part to the wide exposure of its memorable and cutting-edge music video on MTV; directed by Steve Barron, the video features the band in a pencil-sketch animation/live-action combination called rotoscoping. The video won six awards, and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards.
Take On Me
a‐ha Lyrics
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I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
Take on me, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh the things that you say
Is it live or
Just to play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
(Take on me, take on me)
(Take me on, take on me)
I'll be gone (take on me)
In a day
The lyrics to a-ha's song "Take On Me" describe a pursuit of love, where the singer is reaching out to someone he's interested in, and although at first the person might be shying away from him, he's determined to win them over. The chorus is an invitation to take a chance on love and to trust that the singer will be back soon if the person they're pursuing gives them a chance. The song acknowledges the risks and uncertainties of a romantic pursuit but encourages the listener to take a leap of faith.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that life is full of uncertainty and that it's better to take risks than to always play it safe. The line "It's no better to be safe than sorry" encourages the listener to embrace the unknown and take chances in life, whether it's in love, work, or any other aspect of life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Take On Me" convey a sense of persistence, optimism, and hope in the face of rejection and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are communicating with each other.
I don't know what
I am uncertain about the conversation.
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I will speak regardless of my uncertainty.
Today's another day to find you
Today presents another opportunity to see you.
Shying away
You are avoiding me.
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will seek your affection even if you are hesitant.
Take on me, (take on me)
Engage with me, don't be afraid.
Take me on, (take on me)
Join me in a relationship.
I'll be gone
I will disappear.
In a day or two
Within a short period of time.
So needless to say
It is obvious.
I'm odds and ends
I am complicated and fragmented.
I'll be stumbling away
I will make mistakes and fumble through life.
Slowly learning that life is OK
Gradually realizing that life is acceptable, even with its challenges.
Say after me
Repeat what I say.
It's no better to be safe than sorry
It is preferable to take risks than to regret missed opportunities.
Oh the things that you say
The words you speak to me.
Is it live or
Are you being genuine?
Just to play my worries away
To distract me from my concerns.
You're all the things I've got to remember
You are the only thing I will hold onto and cherish.
You're shying away
You are hesitant and avoiding me.
I'll be coming for you anyway
I will pursue you despite your reluctance.
I'll be gone (take on me)
I will disappear.
In a day
Within a short period of time.
(Take on me, take on me)
Join me and don't be afraid.
(Take me on, take on me)
Embrace a relationship with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAGNE (MAGS) FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yeah!!!
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OMG
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1 Bilhão . Meus parabéns merecidamente !
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Good luck))
@AntiDepressantOverdose
This is probably where "having crush on 2D character" started
@fandemanga3378
Lmao maybe
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Yeet the rich
@Brikzy
She is very great looking.