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”
Just take it take it.
Can't take it take it.
I know what you do, flash me.
The way it's done, impolitely.
Just tying to find, some alone time.
No room to compromise.
Just take it take it.
Can't take it take it.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be worried for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
I'll get by,
In this life,
This time.
Take your best shot, impress me.
Write a fictional story, for your fee.
Try to get the world, to believe.
Shocking headline surprise.
Just take it take it.
Can't take it take it.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be sorry for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
I'll get by,
In this life,
This time.
You see me,
I see you.
You're over there.
You see me,
I see you.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be sorry for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try to
Run and hide,
Get away from shit.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
Can't take it take it.
I know what you do, flash me.
The way it's done, impolitely.
Just tying to find, some alone time.
No room to compromise.
Just take it take it.
Can't take it take it.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be worried for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
I'll get by,
In this life,
This time.
Take your best shot, impress me.
Write a fictional story, for your fee.
Try to get the world, to believe.
Shocking headline surprise.
Just take it take it.
Can't take it take it.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be sorry for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
I'll get by,
In this life,
This time.
You see me,
I see you.
You're over there.
You see me,
I see you.
So sell your picture to a magazine,
And they design true photography.
Is that what you always wanted to be,
Well I'd be sorry for you.
Sometimes,
Gotta try to
Run and hide,
Get away from shit.
Sometimes,
Gotta try,
Run and hide,
Get away from this.
Lyrics submitted by CRYN_OUT, edited by Ignoreland
Take It Lyrics as written by Clif Magness Avril Lavigne
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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hey where can i get this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????
AVRIL SUCKS COCK AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.TRUST ME YOU DON'T WANT IT IF YOU HAVE ANY SCENCE!!!!!!!!!!!
No, she does not suck...get lost! I haven't been able to find it anywhere, avrillavignesfriend, but you should try Limewire.
avrillavignesfriend: try going to avrilbandaids.com or avrilstar.com/forums they have everything! i have had this song on my comp for quite a while i could send it to you if you have msn
lol of course she sucks she's avril!this is song MEANINGS,so why can ANYONE tell me is avril on it!ha
You actually got those lyrics wrong :P It's "Send your picture to a magazine privacy isn't true photography isn't that what you always wanted to be..."
Actually you're both wrong. The lyrics are, "So sell your picture to a magazine, invasions aren't true photography." And it's shocking headlight surprise...
Ok, I'll change them. I found them online somewhere.
i am me--
you just dug your own grave "this is song MEANINGS"
My point exactly. You're supposed to say what the song means you dog rapist
go to mp3shits.com and you'll find it there. If not IM me and I'll send it to you