Take Me on the Floor
The Veronicas
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The lights are out and I barely know you We're going up and the place is slowing down I knew you'd come around You captivate me, something about you has got me I was lonely now you make me feel alive Will you be mine tonight? Take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can't take it any more (dadada da dadadada) I want you, I want you, I want you to show me love Just take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can give you more (dadada da dadadada) You kill me, you kill me, you kill me with your touch My heart is racing as you're moving closer You take me higher with every breath I take Would it be wrong to stay? One look at you and I know what you're thinking Time's a bitch and my heart is sinking down You turn me inside out Take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can't take it any more (dadada da dadadada) I want you, I want you, I want you to show me love Just take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can give you more (dadada da dadadada) You kill me, you kill me, you kill me with your touch I wanna kiss a girl I wanna kiss a girl I wanna kiss a boy I wanna I wanna kiss a girl (do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya) I wanna kiss a girl (do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya) I wanna kiss a boy (do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya) I wanna kiss a (kiss a, kiss a, kiss a) Dadada da dadadada Dadada da dadadada Dadada da dadadada (oh) Take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can't take it any more (dadada da dadadada) I want you, I want you, I want you to show me love Just take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can give you more (dadada da dadadada) You kill me, you kill me, you kill me with your touch Take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can't take it any more (dadada da dadadada) I want you, I want you, I want you to show me love Just take me on the floor (dadada da dadadada) I can give you more (dadada da dadadada) You kill me, you kill me, you kill me Please don't stop!
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Written by: TOBIAS GAD, JESSICA ORIGLIASSO, LISA ORIGLIASSO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Basics"Take Me on the Floor" is a song by Australian music duo The Veronicas from their second studio album titled "Hook Me Up".
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Track ReleaseThe song was released as the album's second single in Australia on 27 July 2008.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number seven on the ARIA Singles Chart and has been certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), indicating it sold over 35,000 units.
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Song ThemeThe track evokes themes of lust and sexual liberation, depicted through the lens of a potential threeway.
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Controversial LyricsDue to its suggestive and somewhat controversial lyrics, the track received mixed reactions from music critics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take Me on the Floor" shows the twins in a futuristic setting. Throughout the video, they are seen dancing surrounded by people portraying same-sex couples.
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Chart Performance InternationallyOutside of Australia, the song charted in New Zealand and the United States, peaking at numbers 26 and 81 respectively.
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Live PerformancesThe song's sexy and dance-friendly vibe made it a crowd favorite during The Veronicas tour.
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Songwriting DetailsThe song was written by The Veronicas members themselves, Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso, along with Toby Gad.
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Music GenreThe track is recognized for its electronic-pop genre featuring new wave influences.
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Lyrical ContentThe sexual nature of the lyrics sparked controversy, with the chorus, "Take me on the floor / I can't take it anymore / I want you, I want you, I want you to show me love" causing quite a stir at the time of release.
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AwardsDespite the controversy, the song still received a nomination for Best Dance Release at the 2008 ARIA Music Awards.
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