Take Me Away
Avril Lavigne
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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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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.
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Song CreationThe 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.
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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.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Live PerformancesLavigne often performed "Take Me Away" during her "Bonez Tour" in 2004-2005, which was in support of the album "Under My Skin."
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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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