Take Me On Down
Sweet Serenade of Love: Take Me On Down by Chris Blaney
Lyrics
Well take me on down, sing your sweet song, put your lovin' arms around me
Expresses a desire to be taken to a special place while enjoying a sweet song and being embraced.
Walkin' down the lane just wishin' we were layin' underneath that old willow tree
Imagining being under a willow tree, wishing for a romantic moment while walking down a lane.
Take me on down, sing your sweet song, hold me close and you'll see
Repetition of the desire for a special place and emphasizing the intimacy of being held closely.
That there ain't nobody in this whole wide world that'll ever love you more than me
Asserts that the singer's love is unparalleled in the entire world.
Way down south in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Setting the scene in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern United States.
Lives a brown eyed girl I call my own
Introduces a brown-eyed girl as the singer's romantic partner.
When that summer sun starts to sinkin' way down low
Describes a romantic moment when the sun is setting.
That's when me and my little baby like to roam
Expresses a preference for roaming with the partner during the sunset.
And she'll say take me on down, sing your sweet song, put your lovin' arms around me
Reiterates the desire to be taken to a special place and held closely.
Walkin' down the lane just wishin' we were layin' underneath that old willow tree
Reimagining a romantic scene under a willow tree while walking down a lane.
Take me on down, sing your sweet song, hold me close and you'll see
Repetition of the desire for intimacy through a sweet song and close embrace.
That there ain't nobody in this whole wide world that'll ever love you more than me
Confirms the singer's belief that their love is unmatched.
Alright!
An interjection expressing approval or excitement.
Life is fine down on the Bayou
Describes a content life in the Bayou, a region known for its cultural richness.
Like out in the mountains up in Tennessee
Contrasts the Bayou with the mountains in Tennessee, suggesting diverse but fulfilling experiences.
But I've got that all wrapped up in a blanket lord
Metaphorically wraps up the beauty of life with a partner in a blanket.
Well she's lyin' on her back staring up at the stars with me
Depicts a shared moment of stargazing and intimacy with the partner.
I said take me on down, sing your sweet song, put your lovin' arms around me
Repeats the desire to be taken to a special place and held closely.
Walkin' down the lane just wishin' we were layin' underneath that old willow tree
Reimagining a romantic scene under a willow tree while walking down a lane.
Take me on down, sing your sweet song, hold me close and you'll see
Repetition of the desire for intimacy through a sweet song and close embrace.
That there ain't nobody in this whole wide world that'll ever love you more than me
Confirms the singer's belief that their love is unmatched.
Won't you take me on down, sing your sweet song, put your lovin' arms around me
Reiterates the desire to be taken to a special place and held closely.
Walkin' down the lane just wishin' we were layin' underneath that old willow tree
Reimagining a romantic scene under a willow tree while walking down a lane.
Take me on down, sing your sweet song, hold me close and you'll see
Repetition of the desire for intimacy through a sweet song and close embrace.
That there ain't nobody in this whole wide world that'll ever love you more than me
Confirms the singer's belief that their love is unmatched.
No there ain't nobody in this whole wide world that'll ever love you more than me
Reiterates that no one in the world can love the partner more than the singer.
Take me on down
Concluding the song with a plea to be taken to a special place.
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