Take Me Away

Avril Lavigne

About Take Me Away

"Take Me Away" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne, taken as a promotional single from her second studio album Under My Skin (2004). It was written by herself and Evan Taubenfeld, whilst production was handled by Don Gilmore. The song has a metal sound and started playing on Canadian rock radio in March 2004, at around the same time that the album's lead single, "Don't Tell Me", was being promoted. The song was also included as the B-side on the physical release of "Don't Tell Me" in many regions, and re-released digitally as a promotional single from the album on May 24, 2004. "Take Me Away" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some critics complimented the composition and musical styles, whilst the rest criticized her songwriting and negatively compared it to the work of fellow Canadian artist Alanis Morissette. 


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I cannot find a way to describe it
It's there inside, all I do is hide
I wish that it would just go away
What would you do, you do, if you knew
What would you do?

All the pain I thought I knew
All the thoughts lead back to you 
Back to what was never said
Back and forth inside my head
I can't handle this confusion
I'm unable, come and take me away

I feel like I am all alone
All by myself I need to get around this
My words are cold, I don't want them to hurt you
If I show you, I don't think you'd understand
'Cause no one understands

All the pain I thought I knew
All the thoughts lead back to you 
Back to what was never said
Back and forth inside my head
I can't handle this confusion
I'm unable, come and take me away

I'm going nowhere (on and on and)
I'm getting nowhere (on and on and on)
Take me away
I'm going nowhere (on and off and off and on)
And off and on

All the pain I thought I knew
All the thoughts lead back to you 
Back to what was never said
Back and forth inside my head
I can't handle this confusion
I'm unable, come and take me away

Take me away
Break me away
Take me away

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronunciation: /ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; AV-ril lə-VEEN; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million. In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go. more »

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Written by: Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, Graham Edwards, Avril Ramona Lavigne

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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7 facts about this song

General Information
"Take Me Away" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. - The song is the opening track of Lavigne's second studio album, "Under My Skin," released in May 2004.
Song Creation
The song was written by Lavigne and Evan Taubenfeld, while its production was handled by Don Gilmore. - Lavigne and Taubenfeld co-wrote several other songs for the "Under My Skin" album.
Musical Style and Themes
"Take Me Away" is a rock song with elements of punk and post-grunge. - The song's lyrics deal with themes of alienation and desperation.
Commercial Performance
While it was not released as a single, "Take Me Away" still managed to chart in some countries due to strong digital downloads. - The song reached number 40 on the UK Singles Chart and number 18 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
Critical Reception
The song was generally received positively by music critics. - Critics praised its mature sound compared to Lavigne's previous work, with some highlighting it as a standout track on the album.
Live Performances
Lavigne often performed "Take Me Away" during her "Bonez Tour" in 2004-2005, which was in support of the album "Under My Skin."
Cultural Impact
"Take Me Away" is often celebrated for its emotive lyrics and has resonated with fans who relate to its themes of feeling misunderstood and wanting to escape. - The song has therefore contributed to Lavigne's image as a relatable artist, especially among young listeners.

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