Take Off
nine8 Lyrics


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Never mind what they said about the buzzcocks
I'm a scene, watch me grow in the rose pots
As a teen I was labelled a lost cause
Then my team found a dream under those flaws
Any pity in the city, we gon' find it
Flip it up, make 'em sorry they don't like it
Jazz it up with an iron patch or shit
We make anything from nothing
We're the greatest

NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off
We gon' take this higher than before
Leave behind whatever you don't want
We ain't fadin' no, we're levelling up
We're levelling up
NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off
We gon' take this higher than before
Leave behind whatever you don't want
We ain't fadin' no, we're levelling up
We're levelling up

Got these royal fellas staring at my DM's
But I'm just tryna skank to
Fellow cootie in my TN's
I see them, but I ain't tryna
They wanna be friends
You ain't play guitar but they
Relentless about this G-string
Got a cute Portugese tryna entice me
Grab me at the function while
I'm sippin on this Thai
You like me? Got a couple sides tryna nice me
And keep the mittens 'til you
Couldn't take that lightly
Nah, nah nah take that lightly
Oh you gay, hah, yeah I might be
But you bi, boy, bye ain't your time be
Better fix this, tryna get inside me
Inside, be inside this labyrinth of a mind
I'm a puzzle in a box, I'm the cereal inside
I'm the prize, I'm the prize
I'm a fucking goldmine
Did this fucking shit twice NiNE8
Ask why cuz I'm-

NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off
We gon' take this higher than before
Leave behind whatever you don't want
We ain't fadin' no, we're levelling up
We're levelling up

Jaws with white star coming like
A great white shark
We just make things dark I
Just make things fast
Like take this graph make it
Work money fake this
Says these nuts funny break this
Before, I go through their four four to the
I slaughter pork and pull it then
I serve it up with
Talk more then I'm slurring up the
Jaw I just make this raw
As I make this hit the core
Cerebellum pound and beat and
Swing the pendulum
I'm stenciling the segments I remember in
The centre of the swing
NiNE8 on the set we do the setup then
We sting with some memoirs that I bring
I'm begging whether to begin then I sing

NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off
We gon' take this higher than before
Leave behind whatever you don't want




We ain't fadin' no, we're levelling up
We're levelling up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Take Off" by nine8 discuss the journey and growth of the artist and their collective, NiNE8. The opening lines, "Never mind what they said about the buzzcocks, I'm a scene, watch me grow in the rose pots," emphasize the artist's determination to thrive despite any criticism or doubt. They acknowledge that as a teenager, they were labeled a "lost cause," but their team helped them find a dream despite their flaws. The song is a declaration of resilience and a refusal to be limited by negative perceptions.


The chorus, "NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off, we gon' take this higher than before, leave behind whatever you don't want, we ain't fadin' no, we're leveling up," further highlights their determination to rise above obstacles and reach new heights. They encourage their team to shed any unwanted baggage and focus on progressing and improving.


The second verse touches upon romantic and sexual dynamics, with references to DMs and attraction. The artist rejects the advances of others, asserting their own standards and confidence in their identity. They playfully challenge someone's assumptions about their sexuality, asserting their agency and dismissing any attempts to fit into societal expectations.


Overall, "Take Off" is a self-affirming anthem that celebrates growth, resilience, and breaking free from limitations. It embraces individuality and encourages others to join them on their upward journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Never mind what they said about the buzzcocks
Ignore the negative opinions and criticisms directed towards us


I'm a scene, watch me grow in the rose pots
I am an emerging talent, blossoming and gaining attention in my field


As a teen I was labelled a lost cause
During my teenage years, I was considered hopeless and destined for failure


Then my team found a dream under those flaws
However, my team discovered a shared aspiration within our imperfections


Any pity in the city, we gon' find it
We will seek out and prove wrong anyone who underestimates us or feels sorry for us


Flip it up, make 'em sorry they don't like it
We will defy expectations and make those who doubted us regret their judgment


Jazz it up with an iron patch or shit
Adding innovative elements and improvisation to our work, making it distinct and exceptional


We make anything from nothing
We have the ability to create something valuable and significant even with limited resources


We're the greatest
We are supremely talented and exceptional in what we do


NiNE8 prepare yourselves for lift off
NiNE8 collective, get ready for a major breakthrough or success


We gon' take this higher than before
We will surpass our previous accomplishments and reach even greater heights


Leave behind whatever you don't want
Let go of anything unwanted or negative, and focus only on what truly matters


We ain't fadin' no, we're levelling up
We won't decline or lose momentum, instead, we will continuously improve and progress


Got these royal fellas staring at my DM's
I have important and influential individuals showing interest in me through direct messages


But I'm just tryna skank to Fellow cootie in my TN's
However, I am simply focused on enjoying myself and dancing to the music, wearing my TN shoes


They wanna be friends
These individuals desire a personal connection with me


You ain't play guitar but they Relentless about this G-string
Despite not playing the guitar, they are persistent in pursuing a romantic or intimate relationship


Got a cute Portugese tryna entice me
There is an attractive person of Portuguese descent attempting to allure or attract me


Grab me at the function while I'm sippin on this Thai
Approaching me at an event while I am casually enjoying a Thai drink


You like me? Got a couple sides tryna nice me
Do you appreciate and admire me? Having multiple people trying to impress or charm me


And keep the mittens 'til you Couldn't take that lightly
Attempting to maintain control and manipulate others until they cannot handle the situation anymore


Oh you gay, hah, yeah I might be
Mocking the assumption of one's sexual orientation, admitting the possibility of being homosexual


But you bi, boy, bye ain't your time be
However, you may be bisexual, so goodbye, it's not the right moment for us


Better fix this, tryna get inside me
You should resolve your own issues before attempting to have a deeper connection with me


Inside, be inside this labyrinth of a mind
Understand the complexity and intricacies of my thoughts and emotions


I'm a puzzle in a box, I'm the cereal inside
I am a mystery waiting to be unraveled, just like a puzzle inside a box or the surprise within a cereal box


I'm the prize, I'm the prize
I hold great value and significance, I am the ultimate reward


I'm a fucking goldmine
I possess immense potential, talent, and value


Did this fucking shit twice NiNE8
Successfully achieved remarkable accomplishments or unique creations twice, representing the NiNE8 collective


Ask why cuz I'm-
Inquire why I am able to achieve such greatness


Jaws with white star coming like A great white shark
My presence, represented by Jaws with a white star, is as powerful and intimidating as a great white shark


We just make things dark I Just make things fast
We excel at creating intense and profound experiences or art. We also work quickly and efficiently


Like take this graph make it Work money fake this
We can manipulate a situation or concept to our advantage, making it financially successful


Says these nuts funny break this
Mocking those who try to challenge or oppose us, stating that their attempts are absurd and futile


Before, I go through their four four to the I slaughter pork and pull it then I serve it up with
Before dealing with their intimidation or threats, I will effortlessly overcome and conquer them, metaphorically likened to preparing and serving a meal


Talk more then I'm slurring up the Jaw I just make this raw
Engaging in excessive talking or boasting, eventually leaving them speechless, while I confidently and unapologetically create something authentic and unrefined


As I make this hit the core Cerebellum pound and beat and Swing the pendulum
Through my creation, I aim to deeply impact and resonate with the audience, evoking intense emotions and thoughts


I'm stenciling the segments I remember in The centre of the swing
I am artistically capturing and immortalizing significant moments or memories at the very heart of the swing


NiNE8 on the set we do the setup then We sting with some memoirs that I bring
As the NiNE8 collective, we establish the stage and atmosphere, and subsequently, I provoke and leave a lasting impression with my personal stories and experiences


I'm begging whether to begin then I sing
Contemplating the commencement of a new endeavor or artistic expression, eventually bursting forth with my voice and singing




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