Take Me Down
The Pretty Reckless
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Been waitin' at these crossroads Forever and a day On a guy to buy my soul I spend all night and day How much harder can I play You know I gave my life to Rock n' Roll Here we go Momma begged me please Yes, she got down on her knees Said 'You'll burn in that Mississippi sun' But I'm the only one that's standing here So Mama don't you have no fear I’m either last or I've already won Here I go Take me down Take me down Take me down Won't you take me down Standing at the crossroads A dried up pen in hand The conversation went like this 'Tell me your desire why you pulled me from the fire And we'll seal the deal with a kiss' Said 'I wanna raise the dead Find a note that I can shred On my walls I scrawl my gods Don't care what happens when I die As long as I'm alive All I wanna do is rock, rock, rock! Take me down Take me down Take me down Won't you take me down Sign with the devil, sign with the devil, sign with the devil Sign with the devil, sign with the devil, sign with the devil Sign with the devil, sign with the devil, sign with the devil Sign with the devil, sign with the devil, sign with the devil Take me down Take me down Take me down Won't you take me down Take me down Take me down Take me down Won't you take me down
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Written by: TAYLOR MOMSEN, BEN PHILLIPS
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15 facts about this song
Band Background"The Pretty Reckless" is an American rock band from New York City, with "Take Me Down" being one of their most popular hits.
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Lead SingerThe song features Taylor Momsen as the lead vocalist, who is better known for her role as 'Jenny Humphrey' on the popular teen drama, "Gossip Girl".
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Song Release"Take Me Down" was released as the lead single from their third studio album, "Who You Selling For," on July 15, 2016.
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LabelThe song was released under the "Razor & Tie" record label.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, ultimately peaking at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock songs chart.
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Song DurationThe song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Grammy Consideration"Take Me Down" was considered for Best Rock Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
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InspirationThe song's lyrics draw inspiration from the legendary crossroads myth of blues musician Robert Johnson, who allegedly traded his soul to the devil for phenomenal guitar skills.
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Songwriter CreditsMomsen co-wrote the song with Ben Phillips, the band’s lead guitarist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take Me Down" was released on September 29, 2016, and it was directed by Meiert Avis, known for his work with U2, Avril Lavigne, and Bruce Springsteen.
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Live PerformancesThe band played "Take Me Down" live for the first time at the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta in May 2016 even before the studio version of the song was released.
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Gold CertificationThe song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2020, achieving over 500,000 sales.
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Music StyleOf their rock style, "Take Me Down" has been noted for its bluesy undertone and gospel-like backing vocals, creating a Southern rock atmosphere.
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Radio DebutThe song debuted on iHeartMedia’s rock radio stations, marking the band's fourth single to achieve this.
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Song Meaning"Take Me Down" delves into the struggle for success and the potential steep costs associated with it, using as a metaphor the story of a musician making a pact with the devil at the crossroads.
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