Take Me There

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About Take Me There

"Take Me There" is a contemporary R&B song by American quartet Blackstreet and singer Mýa. It also features Bad Boy rappers Mase and Blinky Blink. It was written by Mase, Michael Foster, Madeline Nelson, Tamara Savage and Teddy Riley. Riley also produced the song. The song serves as the theme song for the animated feature film The Rugrats Movie, and was released in November 1998 in the United States as the lead and only single from the soundtrack. It also appeared on Blackstreet's third studio album, Finally. "Take Me There" was released as a single in November 1998 and experienced worldwide success. It reached number one in New Zealand for three weeks in January 1999 and achieved Platinum status for sales of over 10,000 copies. In North America, the song peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, and number 21 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. It also became a hit in several European nations, peaking at number seven in the United Kingdom, number nine in Ireland and number 22 in the Netherlands. 


Year:
1999
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Take me there, I want to go there
Take me there. Let's go there
Take me to that great place with wonders and wishes
Take me there, I want to go there
Take me there. You know where
Just take me to that great place with wonders and wishes

Sittin here thinkin bout yesterday
About what we did and how we used to play
Just the thought of you brings a smile upon my face
That's how it makes me feel to see you everyday
Where we go, nobody knows
And what we do, is between me and you
So c'mon and take my hand, to that special place
Where smiles come to life and dreams come true

Let's make a wish
Close your eyes and count to five
'Cause you know that everything will be alright
I see the magic in your eyes
You're strong enough I know
To bring your dreams to life
Where we go, nobody knows
And what we do, is between me and you
So c'mon and take my hand, to that special place
I don't want this dream to ever go away

Now angelica's the one with all the exposure
Dil is the one who drop in the stroller
Tommy got the whole world on his shoulders
And dil cries to sleep
Til' his eyes get bleak
I'm identical to chuckie, chuckie to petro
Chuckie get scared, chuckie says "let's go"
If I was a rugrat, it would've been so real
Me and my twin would've been just like phil and lil

And with one wish, blink grant you one trip
Where we goin, it's an adventure, who you want to come with
See you're my little brother that I'll come get
Run with, but it's gotta be done quick
Yo chucky is scared and tommy is sad
And Phil and Lil misses their mom and dad
So take the time of day
And we'll find the place
And I guarantee that we will all get home safe

Just take me there

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Blackstreet

Blackstreet (often stylized as BLACKstreet) is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of new jack swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what became Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley. The current members are Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Dave Hollister, & new member Glenn Adams aka Lenny Harold. Mark Middleton & Eric Williams are no longer in the group. The original members of Blackstreet were Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Levi Little, and Joseph Stonestreet. Stonestreet was replaced, however, by Dave Hollister before they began work on their self-titled debut albu… more »

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Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, MADELINE NELSON, BERRY JR. GORDY, ALFONZO MIGELL, FREDERICK PERREN, DEKE RICHARDS, TAMARA SAVAGE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH, MASON BETHA, MICHAEL FOSTER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Take Me There" is sung by American R&B group Blackstreet, known for their fusion of R&B and hip-hop elements into their music.
Release Details
The track was released on August 31, 1998, as a single from the Rugrats Movie's soundtrack. It was also included in Blackstreet's third studio album, "Finally."
Sales Performance
The song was a commercial success. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Collaboration
"Take Me There" features American singer Mýa, rapper Mase, and Blinky Blink.
Special Version
There is also another version of the song, which only features Mýa and Blackstreet; it does not include the verses rapped by Mase and Blinky Blink.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Markell Riley, Chauncey Hannibal, Teddy Riley, Michael Foster, and Madeline Nelson. Notably, it also gives additional credits to the members of The Staple Singers due to the song's usage of an interpolation from their 1973 song "I'll Take You There".
Song's Theme
The song's lyrics portray a fun and positive vibe, reflecting the feeling of friendship and playfulness, which perfectly aligns with the animated film it was composed for.
Music Video
The music video for "Take Me There" features scenes from the Rugrats Movie. Blackstreet, Mýa, Mase, and Blinky Blink are all seen performing the song in a CGI city, and are also seen hanging out with some of the Rugrats characters.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the fun, infectious beat and the catchy chorus.
Cultural Impact
More than two decades after its release, "Take Me There" continues to receive regular radio airplay and nostalgic recognition, proving the lasting appeal of the song.

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