Take Your time
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Take your time coming home.
Hear the wheels as they roll.
Let your lungs fill up with smoke.
Forgive everyone.

She is here and now she is gone
We had plans, we can't help but make love.
It's a beautiful thing when you love somebody,
And I love somebody.
Yeah I love somebody.

Take your time coming home.
Hear the wheels as they roll.
Let your lungs fill up with smoke.
Forgive everyone.
I don't think I'd been misled,
It was a rock 'n' roll band,
I'm still standing,
Take your time coming home.

See, of everyone who called,
Very few said "We believe in you."
The overwhelming choice said
I'm just a boy inside a voice
And if that's true, is it true, if it's true,
Then what the fuck have I been doing the last six years?
How did I end up here?
How did I find love and conquer all of my fears?
See, I made it out.
Out from under the sun.
And the truth is that I feel better because I've forgiven everyone.

Now I'm not scared
Of a sound
Or the states
Or the stages.
I'm not scared
I've got friends,
Took my call,
Came courageous.

Now I feel like I am home.

One more thing, I keep having this dream
Where I'm standing on a mountain
Looking out, on the street
I can hear kids in low-income housing singing
"We're through with causing a scene"
I don't know what it means
But I too, am through with causing a scene.

She is here and now I think she's ready to go.
For every love that's lost I heard a new one comes.

So come on with me, sing along with me,
Let the wind catch your feet.
If you love somebody,
You'd better let them know.





Take your time coming home.

Overall Meaning

The song "Take Your Time" by fun. is a reflection on the ups and downs of life and love. The opening lines urge the listener to slow down, take in the world around them, and let go of any grudges or hurt feelings they may be carrying. The singer reminds us that love is a beautiful thing, even though it often brings with it pain and heartache. In the chorus, the singer repeats the refrain to "take your time coming home," emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment and appreciating what we have before it's gone.


The second verse of the song is a reflection on the singer's journey to success. He acknowledges that not everyone believed in him, but he persevered through the challenges and ultimately found love and happiness. The bridge of the song shifts to a dream-like state, with the singer imagining a world where people come together to make positive change. The final verse brings the song full circle, with the singer expressing gratitude for the love he has found and encouraging listeners to do the same.


Line by Line Meaning

Take your time coming home.
Don't rush, take the time you need to come back home safely.


Hear the wheels as they roll.
Take a moment to appreciate the sounds around you, like the wheels rolling on the road.


Let your lungs fill up with smoke.
Take a deep breath and let go of any stress or negativity.


Forgive everyone.
Let go of any grudges and forgive anyone who has wronged you.


She is here and now she is gone
Someone close has left unexpectedly.


We had plans, we can't help but make love.
Even though plans were made, spontaneity and passion overtook them.


It's a beautiful thing when you love somebody,
Loving someone is a beautiful experience.


And I love somebody.
The singer is in love with someone special.


See, of everyone who called,
The singer received many calls from people.


Very few said "We believe in you."
Only a few people expressed belief in the singer's potential.


The overwhelming choice said
Most people had a different opinion.


I'm just a boy inside a voice
The singer feels like they are still young and immature, despite their success.


And if that's true, is it true, if it's true,
The singer questions whether their success is based on their talent or just luck.


Then what the fuck have I been doing the last six years?
The singer questions the purpose of the past six years of their career.


How did I end up here?
The singer reflects on their current position in life.


How did I find love and conquer all of my fears?
The singer recognizes the positive changes in their life and credits their love for helping them overcome their fears.


See, I made it out.
The singer has overcome many obstacles and achieved success.


Out from under the sun.
The singer has come out of the spotlight and is no longer exposed to harsh criticism.


And the truth is that I feel better because I've forgiven everyone.
The singer feels better after letting go of past grudges and forgiving others.


Now I'm not scared
The singer is no longer afraid.


Of a sound
The singer is not afraid of loud noises or disturbances.


Or the states
The singer is not afraid of different regions or states.


Or the stages.
The singer is not afraid of performing on different stages.


I'm not scared
The singer is no longer afraid.


I've got friends,
The singer has friends who support them.


Took my call,
The singer's friends are always there for them when they need them.


Came courageous.
The singer's friends are brave and supportive.


Now I feel like I am home.
The singer feels comfortable and at home in their own skin.


One more thing, I keep having this dream
The singer often has a recurring dream.


Where I'm standing on a mountain
The singer is standing on top of a mountain in the dream.


Looking out, on the street
The singer sees the street from the mountain in the dream.


I can hear kids in low-income housing singing
The singer hears children from poor families singing in the dream.


"We're through with causing a scene"
The children are singing they're done with causing chaos and trouble.


I don't know what it means
The singer isn't sure what the dream symbolizes.


But I too, am through with causing a scene.
The singer wants to stop being caught up in drama or negative actions.


She is here and now I think she's ready to go.
Someone is here but is now leaving.


For every love that's lost I heard a new one comes.
The singer thinks that a new love may come after an old love has been lost.


So come on with me, sing along with me,
The singer invites listeners to join in and sing along with them.


Let the wind catch your feet.
Relax and let go.


If you love somebody,
If you love someone special,


You'd better let them know.
Make sure to tell them often how much you love them.




Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, SAM MEANS, NATE RUESS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@valentinacarvajaljacob403

Take your time coming home
Hear the wheels as they roll
Let your lungs fill up with smoke
Forgive everyone

She is here and now, she is home
We had plans, we can't help but make love, love, love
It's a beautiful thing when you love somebody
And I love somebody
Yeah I love somebody, home

Take your time coming home
Hear the wheels as they roll
Let your lungs fill up with smoke
Forgive everyone

I don't think I'd been misled
It was a rock and roll band
I'm still standing
Take your time coming home
Home

See, of everyone who called
Very few said, "We believe in you"
The overwhelming choices
I'm just a boy inside a voice
And if it's true, is it true, if it's true
Then what the fuck have I been doing the last six years?
How did I end up here?
How'd I find love and conquer all of my fears?
See, I made it out
Out from under the sun
And the truth is that I feel better
Because I've forgiven everyone

Now I'm not scared (din-an-ah)
Of a song (din-an-ah)
Or the states (holdin' on-nah)
Or the stages (holdin' on-nah)
I'm not scared (holdin' on-nah)
I've got friends (din-an-ah)
Took my call (ooh)
Came courageous

Now I feel like I am home

Din-an-ah
Din-an-ah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah
Din-an-ah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah

One more thing, I keep having this dream
Where I'm standing on a mountain looking out
On the street, and I can hear kids in low-income houses singing
"We're through with causing a scene"
But, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't know what it means
But I too, I'm through with causing a scene

Din-an-ah
Din-an-ah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah
Din-an-ah
Din-an-ah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah
Din-an-ah
Din-an-ah
Holdin' on-nah
Holdin' on-nah
Din-an-ah
Din-an-ah
Oh, oh

She is here and now, I think she's ready to go
For every love that's lost I heard a new one comes

Come on! Come on!

Oh, come on with me, sing along with me (with somebody)
Let the wind catch your feet
If you love somebody
You'd better let them know

(Take your, take your)
(Take your time)
To take their time coming home
Hear the wheels as they roll
Let your lungs fill up with smoke
Forgive everyone

Well, I don't think I'd been misled
It was a rock and roll band
I'm here standing
Take your time coming home, oh, oh, oh

I said take your time, coming home
Take your time, coming home
Take your time, coming home
Oh
I said take your time, coming home
Take your time, coming home
I said, take your, take your
Take your time, coming home, oh, oh, oh, oh!
I said I want to hear you!
I said I want to hear you!
I said I want to pass you down
I will shrug my hair
You said, oh, oh, oh!
Take your time!

Oh, it's a beautiful thing when you love somebody
Beautiful thing when you love somebody
And I love, I love, I love, I love somebody, oh, oh, oh...

[Outro]
Feel in your feet
I said, oh, come on with me
Sing along with me
Don't ever let this go!
Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
Oh, to take your time



All comments from YouTube:

@jasminemcgarigle8834

"But I too, am through with causing a scene."
                                                          ~Nate Ruess



I get chills every time I hear that lyric.

@drakejohnson2607

From the closing track of Some Nights, Out On The Town:

"Now I'm causing a scene,
thinking you need a reason to smile."

@serentiantoff6488

The First Single - The Format

“So let’s cause a scene”

@michaelfinn1587

Tie the rope, tap the break, cause a scene Your New Name - The Format

@lorraineevemy5429

Can barely believe Aim & Ignite is nearly 10 years old . Still one of my very favourite albums .
I so miss not having any new material from Nate Ruess. Just adore his voice .
Take your time ......but I hope not too long Nate !!!!!

@ArsyaUtomo

It's 12 years old

@TheScorchedFlame

@Arsya Utomo bro his comment was 2 years ago…

@Eric-zs6rd

@kdubmasterb 2 years ago it was 10, almost 11 years ago

@FallaciousPoultry

It’s 15 years old guys 😐

@Phoca_Vitulina

@@FallaciousPoultry ahhh *internal screeching *

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