Alison Krauss & Union Station

Take Me for Longing

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Take Me for Longing Lyrics

[Chorus]
Don't choose me because I am faithful.
Don't choose me because I am kind.
If your heart settles on me, I'm for the taking.
Take me for longing or leave me behind.

I would be, for you, a fire in a rainbow,
I would be, for you, an opening door.
Time and hard lessons are one kind of wisdom.
Try to forget them or love me no more.

I'm not asking your heart to believe me.
I'm not asking for promise or pledge.
Whatever the answer, it's yes that's the question.
I am the fool dancin' over the edge.

[Chorus]

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by SweetCheeks2

14y ago

Actually like this version best; Union Station is wonderful. The song's about wanting (no needing) to be wanted, not just needed. I've known the feeling, and it's horrible. It's when you still feel the pitter patter of your heart as it skips beats when you're in the presence of someone you adore, but s/he doesn't feel that way. She's saying take me for longing or walk away so I can be free to find someone who will, and A.K. sings this song beautifully. It's one of my favorites by her.

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by BluegrassGrrl

14y ago

This is one of my favorites from AKUS too, but I've never heard any other version. I just looked it up and saw this book by the same name, though! http://www.amazon.com/Longing-American-Heartstrings-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0077DU08K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329414937&sr=1-1

Another great one she does is Crazy Faith--it has that same way of expressing complex feelings using the most simple, passionate words.

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