Taking Over Me
Lawson
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Whoo-uuh-uuh Whoo-uuh-uuh Whoo-uuh-uuh Whoo-uuh-uuh My heart is racing She puts her hands in mine I feel them shaking I look into her eyes And I tell her that it's gonna be alright And I'm never ever gonna make you cry I'll fix your broken heart I'll make it beat again I'll never let you down On me you can depend And I'll tell her we'll always be this way Every day that she's the one that makes me wanna say Whoo-uuh-uuh you're taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh I'm in ecstasy Whoo-uuh-uuh I just can't believe the love, love, love is taking over me Love, love, love is taking over me If I close my eyes I can see your smile I can hear the laugh I love and I can't get enough I can pull you close in a moment just like this I can stop the world with only just your kiss Whoo-uuh-uuh you're taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh I'm in ecstasy Whoo-uuh-uuh I just can't believe the love, love, love is taking over me Love, love, love is taking over me (Taking over me, taking over me) Touch my skin with your body Love is taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh it's taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh I'm in ecstasy Whoo-uuh-uuh I just can't believe the love, love, love is taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh it's taking over me Whoo-uuh-uuh I'm in ecstasy Whoo-uuh-uuh I just can't believe the love, love, love it's taking over me Love, love, love it's taking over me Touch my skin with your body Love is taking over me Touch my skin with your body Love is taking over me
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Written by: ANDY BROWN, JOHN SHANKS
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Taking Over Me" is a pop-rock song with elements of folk and indie.
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Release DateIt was released in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2012, as the second single from their debut studio album, "Chapman Square."
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number one in the Irish Singles Chart and peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart.
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Band Member ContributionAll four members of Lawson—Andy Brown, Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat, and Adam Pitts—were involved in the songwriting process.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released on June 15, 2012, shows the band performing the song at different locations in the United States, including Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by the band's own experiences about being in love with someone who isn't aware of their feelings.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song express longing and a feeling of being overwhelmed by the desire to be with the person they love.
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Song StructureLike many pop songs, "Taking Over Me" follows an ABABCB song structure—verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus.
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International RecognitionIt was added to BBC Radio 1's A Playlist, reaching 2.5 million listeners, which helped extend Lawson's popularity beyond the UK.
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Album SuccessThe song's popularity contributed to the overall success of the album, "Chapman Square," which debuted at number four in the UK Albums Chart.
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Live PerformancesLawson performed "Taking Over Me" at multiple music festivals and events, including the V Festival and the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium in 2012.
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Popularity Over TimeEven years after its release, the song remains one of the fan favourites and is present in most of Lawson’s tours’ setlists.
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Song MeaningAccording to Andy Brown, the song is about a girl who has got her claws deep into his heart and it's a cry for help because he can't get over her, hence 'taking over me'.
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Cover VersionsWhile not the subject of many notable covers, versions of the song on social media platforms like YouTube demonstrate its enduring popularity.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Polydor Records, a British music label owned by Universal Music Group.
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