Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I looked into her eyes and I swore
I've never written a cliche before
And I'll probably never do so
She was beautiful though
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I'm only a paperboy from the North West
But I can scrub up well in my Sunday best
How could I ever do for you?
Because I'm true and I'm real and this is how I feel
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
A glossy magazine on the coffee table
And you've held court with half of the culprits in
there who seem unstable
But you don't look at them like you do at me
Those eyes are only mine, what a wonderful time
When your eyes are mine, and mine are yours
I turn over in bed and you're not there
Nowhere to be seen
All I can do is flip the Mac and gently touch the screen
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
Take over the world
Take over the world
I've never written a cliche before
And I'll probably never do so
She was beautiful though
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I'm only a paperboy from the North West
But I can scrub up well in my Sunday best
How could I ever do for you?
Because I'm true and I'm real and this is how I feel
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
A glossy magazine on the coffee table
And you've held court with half of the culprits in
there who seem unstable
But you don't look at them like you do at me
Those eyes are only mine, what a wonderful time
When your eyes are mine, and mine are yours
I turn over in bed and you're not there
Nowhere to be seen
All I can do is flip the Mac and gently touch the screen
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
I think it's time for me and you to take over the world
Take over the world
Take over the world
Lyrics submitted by ellieacrylic
Take Over the World Lyrics as written by Liam James Fray
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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