Take Me Out
Franz Ferdinand
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So if you're lonely You know I'm here waiting for you I'm just a cross hair I'm just a shot away from you And if you leave here You leave me broken, shattered, I lie I'm just a cross hair I'm just a shot, then we can die I know I won't be leaving here with you I say don't you know You say you don't know I say, take me out! I say you don't show Don't move, tide is low I say, take me out! I say you don't know You say you don't know I say, take me out! If I move this could die Eyes move this can die I want you to take me out I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here with you I say don't you know You say you don't know I say, take me out! If I wane this could die I wait this could die I want you to take me out If I move this could die Eyes move this can die Come on, take me out I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here I know I won't be leaving here (with you) I know I won't be leaving here with you
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Written by: Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, Nicholas John Mccarthy, Paul Robert Thompson, Robert Hardy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Take Me Out" is a song by Scottish rock band "Franz Ferdinand" from their eponymous debut studio album.
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's second single in the UK on 12 January 2004 and in the US on 9 February 2004.
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The Chart PerformanceIt reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also made it to number 3 in Australia and number 5 in Ireland.
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The Genre"Take Me Out" is classified as a post-punk revival, dance-punk, and indie rock song.
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Unique Song StructureThe tune notably changes rhythm and tone after the first verse and chorus, turning from an angular indie rock tune to a funkier dance-orientated tune.
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The LyricsThe song has often been interpreted as the perceivee in a relationship wanting to be more than friends, with lines like "I know I won't be leaving here with you." However, band members maintain it is open to personal interpretation.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received widely positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy rhythms and memorable guitar riffs.
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Nominations and Awards"Take Me Out" received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It was also ranked as the second best single of the year by NME magazine.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video, directed by Jonas Odell, is inspired by Russian Constructivism, using a constructivist style of design.
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RecognitionIn 2011, NME placed "Take Me Out" at number 29 on its list of the 150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years. Rolling Stone magazine also placed the song at number 100 on its list of the 100 Best Songs of the 2000s.
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