Take Me Back
jay kay Lyrics

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How do I start
Where do I begin
The world needs me now
And I'm paralyzed within
My fear of what waits outside

And I know, I know, I know
That change is gonna come

And I know, I know, I know
That I can be someone who
Fights to see the world through different eyes
Dig deep into my soul
To change what I believe inside
If I seek to stand up and fight
A warrior, a true ally
The change begins with me

No, that's not right
That's just not me
I don't see color
Okay, okay, let's break that down
Take some time and realize
We've work to do here you and me

And I know, I know, I know
That change is gonna come
And I know, I know, I know
That I can be someone who
Fights to see the world through different eyes
Dig deep into my soul
To change what I believe inside
If I seek to stand up and fight
A warrior, a true ally
The change begins with me

If I wanna see the world change
(Internalized homophobia, transphobia)
Then it has to start with me
If I truly believe myself to be an ally
Then I have to start dismantling the racism inside me
How can I hold other people accountable
If I don't start holding myself accountable
The change begins with me

And I know, I know, I know
That change is gonna come
And I know, I know, I know
That I can be someone who
Fights to see the world through different eyes
Dig deep into my soul
To change what I believe inside
If I seek to stand up and fight
A warrior, a true ally
The change begins with me

With me

With me
With me

Overall Meaning

In "Take Me Back," Jay Kay confronts the internal conflicts that come with becoming a warrior for change. He realizes that he is stuck in a place of fear and inability to act, paralyzed by the outside world and his internal beliefs. But he knows that change is coming, and that he can be the one to fight for it. He sings about the need for individuals to start with themselves if they want to see the world change. Jay Kay acknowledges that he needs to hold himself accountable first before holding other people accountable. He admits that he hasn't always been an ally and has had his own internalized prejudices to dismantle if he wants to become one. The change begins with him, and he encourages others to do the same.

The song is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to be warriors for change, to challenge our own beliefs, and to hold ourselves accountable for our actions if we want to see the world change for the better. It highlights the importance of self-reflection and growth in the fight for justice and equality.

Line by Line Meaning

How do I start
I am unsure of where to begin in making a change.

Where do I begin
I am uncertain of the first step I should take towards enacting change.

The world needs me now
There is a sense of urgency for me to make a change, and it starts with me.

And I'm paralyzed within
I am afraid to take action on this change.

My fear of what waits outside
My fear of the unknown and possible repercussions is holding me back.

And I know, I know, I know That change is gonna come
I am aware that change is inevitable.

That I can be someone who Fights to see the world through different eyes
I have the power to make a difference and see the world from a new perspective.

Dig deep into my soul To change what I believe inside
I need to take a critical look at my beliefs and make changes from within.

If I seek to stand up and fight A warrior, a true ally The change begins with me
By actively fighting for change and being a genuine ally, I can make a positive impact.

No, that's not right That's just not me I don't see color
I am realizing my previous beliefs and actions were incorrect, and I need to make a change.

Okay, okay, let's break that down Take some time and realize We've work to do here you and me
Let's explore these issues more deeply and recognize that there is a lot of work that needs to be done, and it starts with us.

If I wanna see the world change (Internalized homophobia, transphobia) Then it has to start with me
If I want to see a positive transformation in the world, then I must examine and address my own biases and prejudices.

How can I hold other people accountable If I don't start holding myself accountable The change begins with me
I must hold myself responsible before expecting others to take responsibility for their actions. The change must begin with me.

With me With me With me
The responsibility for change lies with me and me alone.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kyle Olson

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