Take My Hand
Dido
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Touch my skin,and tell me what you're thinking Take my hand and show me where we're going Lie down next to me, look into my eyes and tell me, Oh tell me what you're seeing So sit on top of the world and tell me how you're feeling What you feel is what I feel for you Take my hand and if I'm lying to you I'll always be alone If I'm lying to you See my eyes, they carry your reflection Watch my lips and hear the words I'm telling you Give your trust to me and look into my heart and show me, Show me what you're doing So sit on top of the world and tell me how you're feeling What you feel is what I feel for you Take my hand and if I'm lying to you I'll always be alone If I'm lying to you Take your time and if I'm lying to you I know you'll find that you believe me You believe me, you believe me Feel the sun on your face and tell me what you're thinking Catch the snow on your tongue and show me how it tastes Take your time Take my hand and if I'm lying to you I'll always be alone If I'm lying to you Take your time, if I'm lying to you I know you'll find that you believe me Take my hand and if I'm lying to you I'll always be alone If I'm lying to you Take your time, if I'm lying to you I know you'll find that you believe me You believe me, you believe me You believe me, you believe me You believe me.
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Written by: DIDO ARMSTRONG, RICHARD DEKKARD
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Take My Hand" by Dido falls under the categories of Pop, Electronica, and Trip-hop.
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Album InclusionThis song is a part of Dido's debut album "No Angel." The album was released in June 1999.
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B-Side SelectionOriginally, "Take My Hand" was the B-Side to Dido's debut single "Here with Me."
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Dido and her brother, Rollo Armstrong. Rollo is one of the members of the UK electronica group Faithless.
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Record Label"Take My Hand" was published under the record label "Cheeky Records" in the United Kingdom and "Arista Records" in the United States.
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Rollo's InfluenceDido's brother Rollo's influence in the song can be felt in its more electronica-driven beats compared to the rest of the songs in "No Angel."
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Lack of Single ReleaseDespite its popularity, "Take My Hand" was never officially released as a standalone single.
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Remix VersionsVarious remix versions of "Take My Hand" exist, including one by notable British DJ and producer Rollo Armstrong and another by Belgian DJ and record producer Christophe Chantzis.
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Featured in Compilation AlbumsThe song has featured in several compilation albums, including "Renaissance - The Mix Collection" by Dave Seaman and "A Trip in Trance 3" by DJ Mixed.
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Godmother of ChilloutBecause of songs like "Take My Hand," NME described Dido as the "godmother of chillout," referring to a type of electronic music with a chilled, downtempo beat.
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Concept of the SongThe lyrics of the song convey a portrayal of undying love and devotion, with Dido earnestly promising to stand by her loved one, undeterred by any challenges they may face.
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Reception and LegacyEven though "Take My Hand" was never released as a standalone single, it helped to establish Dido’s unique sound and contributed to the overall success of the "No Angel" album, which has sold over 21 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in history.
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