Take Care of Yourself
Level 42
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Are you ready? (Yeah yeah) Are you ready to rock? (Yeah yeah) Do you want to do it? (Yeah yeah) Get down on it? (Yeah yeah) Marching clock now he don`t stop, Seen it quite a lot And he says take care of yourself, Old man sighs, shuts his eyes And leaves behind another life Take care of yourself, Millstones swing, `grind your thing` Pay the tax and alimony. Take care of yourself, Raise that boy, he`ll go far `Cos he had a real good teacher. Take care of yourself Truth don`t go, don`t go far Sell a lie to any paper. Take care of yourself. Sleep too deep, zombie sleep, and all alone it has to be. Take care of yourself. Peace of mind is hard to find But he don`t mind like you don`t mind y`all Big t don`t care that you don`t mind No she don`t care and you don`t matter One nine nine Oh here we go May the next ten break the mould Take care of yourself Mister good`s gone away Looking out for number one says take care of yourself Did she say where you`d have to stay When the party`s over? Can you face the longest march to come Now you know you`re not the number one? Yeah yeah (Feel all right?) Yeah yeah (You know its `packing in` your mind?) Yeah yeah (But the hero says) Yeah yeah (I get blind anyway) Yeah yeah (Doesn`t matter to me) Yeah yeah (Whatever you say) Yeah yeah (I got more than yesterday) Yeah yeah yeah Yeah yeah
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Take Care of Yourself" is an album track by the British band Level 42, known for its unique blend of jazz, pop, and funk.
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Album BackgroundThe song features on the band's 1984 release "True Colours." This was the band's fifth studio album and marked an artistic departure from their earlier, more jazz-heavy sound.
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Songwriting"Take Care of Yourself" was written by lead singer and bassist Mark King, keyboardist Mike Lindup, and other band members Wally Badarou and Philip Gould.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song's lyrical content reflects a central theme in the album—"the need to stay true to oneself in order to truly thrive". Furthermore, the lyrics articulate a pressing urge to an individual to seize their own existence and wellbeing.
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Influencing StyleLevel 42's smooth jazz, pop, and funk influences are prevalent in "Take Care of Yourself", with its catchy melodic lines and intricate rhythm section work.
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Commercial ReceptionWhile "True Colours" was commercially successful, "Take Care of Yourself" was not released as a single and hence did not chart. However, it became a fan favourite and was frequently played during live performances.
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Special TechniqueThe song showcases Mark King's famous slap bass technique, a defining feature of Level 42's sound.
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Production"Take Care of Yourself" was produced by Ken Scott and Level 42. Scott had previously worked with other prominent artists like David Bowie and Elton John.
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Album CoverThe album "True Colours", which includes "Take Care of Yourself", is known for its distinctive cover design, featuring a black and white image of the band members with their eye colours emphasized.
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Current StatusAlthough not receiving commercial success as a single, "Take Care of Yourself" remains a crucial part of Level 42's discography and continues to be enjoyed by fans around the globe. The track epitomizes the band's musical ethos at the time and serves as a perfect example of their innovative sound.
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