Take
Embrace the Unseen: Revelations in John Butler Trio's 'Take'
Lyrics
Take, take what you want,
Expressing permission or willingness for someone to take something.
Take it all, i know you want my soul
Offering everything, including the speaker's soul, to the person addressed.
And feel, what you want me to feel
Encouraging the person to experience specific emotions desired by the speaker.
But i will only conceal just a little more
Committing to conceal only a small part of oneself, suggesting vulnerability.
From you
Reiterating the separation or withholding from the person being addressed.
You're all alone, you're all alone
Highlighting the person's solitude or isolation.
And you draggin everyone in
Accusing the person of involving others in their loneliness or troubles.
All alone and you don't even understand
Emphasizing the person's lack of comprehension regarding their solitary state.
Don't even understand
Reiterating the person's lack of understanding.
So i'll obey, listen to what you say
Expressing compliance or submission to the person's instructions.
Cos you are in full control now
Acknowledging the person's control or authority over the speaker.
But you're so scared, so scared of losing it all somehow
Noting the person's fear of losing control or stability.
You're all alone, you're all alone
Repeating the theme of the person's isolation.
And you draggin everyone in
Accusing the person of dragging others into their loneliness or issues.
All alone and you don't even understand
Reiterating the person's lack of understanding of their situation.
Don't even understand
Emphasizing the person's continued lack of comprehension.
See if you don't got the time to show just a little respect
Advising that showing respect is essential, especially when short on time.
You won't get any in return
Stating the reciprocity of respect—if not given, it won't be received.
And if you don't got time to have an open ear
Emphasizing the importance of being receptive to learning through active listening.
You won't have anything to learn
Connecting the availability of time and the opportunity to gain knowledge.
Don't know why you don't even understand
Reiterating the speaker's perplexity regarding the person's lack of understanding.
Don't know why you don't even understand
Continuing to express bewilderment about the person's lack of understanding.
Don't know why you don't even understand
Repeating the sentiment of the person's failure to comprehend.
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