Let’s call it even, fuck all our feelings
Going through our mind
Let’s take it easy, steady our breathing
Stop, don’t press “Rewind”
I’m falling to pieces, one by one, giving up hope
My everything
I’m feeling criminal when I did nothing wrong
Love is such a sin
Take me in, take me now
Take me anywhere, I’m so down
Take me in, take me out
Take me, I hate this place right now
You leave me spinning, fucked up and leaving
All my friends behind
Text me just saying, “Let’s ditch this place
And lose our fragile minds”
Hand over fist as I crawl from this ditch
Where I find I’m left for dead
Trapped in a nightmare, I’m dreading the part
Where we drive off of the edge
Take me in, take me now
Take me anywhere, I’m so down
Take me in, take me out
Take me, I hate this place right now
‘Cause I’m a mess too, imagining you
I’m more like you than you ever knew
I never meant to disappoint you
And I can’t lose the only thing I knew
Take me in, take me now
Take me anywhere, I’m so down
Take me in, take me out
Take me, I hate this place right now
Struggling with Emotions and Escapism
“TAKE ME IN” by Blink-182 dives into the raw emotions of feeling lost, overwhelmed, and desperate for escape. The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with inner turmoil, a sense of isolation, and a longing to break free from a suffocating environment. Lines like “Take me anywhere, I’m so down” and “I hate this place right now” reflect a deep desire for change and relief from mental distress. There’s a vulnerability in admitting to being a “mess” and feeling misunderstood, which resonates with anyone who has ever felt stuck or left behind. The interplay between wanting connection and battling personal demons gives the song its heartfelt, relatable edge.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Release Year: 2024