Take Me Back
inthevalleybelow Lyrics

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Oh, the reddish days
Seem to warm up walls
And the whisky went by
From the ragged homes
I cannot describe
Oh, the purple mass
Of the dearest horse I witness

'Cause I've been looking for a friend
For so long now
I'm beginning to believe he's gone
So take me back
Where I came from
Take me back
Where I came from

Oh, the rebel lies
And the world so tall
And the guards outside
Oh, may you never know
See, I cannot describe
All the worthless grows
Taken by the eagle, oh

'Cause I've been looking for a friend
For so long now
I'm beginning to believe he's gone
So take me back
Where I came from
Take me back
Where I came from

'Cause I've been looking for a friend
For so long now
I'm beginning to believe he's gone
So take me back
Where I came from
Take me back
Where I came from

Take me back
Where I came from
Take me back
Where I came from

Take me back
Where I came from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to inthevalleybelow's "Take Me Back" describe a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past that may no longer exist. The "reddish days" and "whisky" mentioned in the first verse evoke a feeling of warmth and comfort in familiar surroundings, like a childhood home or a town from the past. The following lines, "I cannot describe / the purple mass / of the dearest horse I witness" suggest a profound connection to a memory or a person now lost.

The second verse shifts to a more ominous tone, with references to "rebel lies" and "guards outside." These lines could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling trapped or oppressed, and the plea to "take me back / where I came from" becomes more urgent. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire for a return to a happier, simpler time.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the reddish days Seem to warm up walls And the whisky went by From the ragged homes I cannot describe Oh, the purple mass Of the dearest horse I witness
The vivid, warm memories of days past and the smell of alcohol from the poor, rundown homes cannot compare to the beautiful image of a beloved horse that stands out in my mind.

'Cause I've been looking for a friend For so long now I'm beginning to believe he's gone
I have been searching for a companion for a significant amount of time, to the point where I'm starting to doubt whether they exist anymore.

So take me back Where I came from Take me back Where I came from
Bring me back to the place where I first began, where I hope to find my long-lost friend.

Oh, the rebel lies And the world so tall And the guards outside Oh, may you never know See, I cannot describe All the worthless grows Taken by the eagle, oh
The world can be so imposing with all its deceit and towering structures, guarded by those who seek to maintain their power. It's a place that I wouldn't wish on anyone, and I cannot express the value of what has been lost along the way to this point.

Take me back Where I came from Take me back Where I came from Take me back Where I came from
Repeated plea to return to the beginning, to find what has been lost and renew hope for companionship.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELA MATTSON, JEFFREY JACOB MENDEL

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