Take Me Away
Blue Öyster Cult
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Strange shapes light up the night I've never seen 'em though I hope I might Don't ask if they are real The men in black, their lips are sealed Fantasy fills my mind To leave this place before my time Release myself from earthly care My dream may be your nightmare [Chorus] I turn my hopes up to the sky I'd like to know before I die Memories will slowly fade I lift my eyes and say Come on take me away Come on take me away Come here girl close to me A thousand stars your eyes can see First one we see tonight I wish I may I wish I might [Chorus] Jam [Chorus] I lift my eyes and say Come on take me away
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Written by: ALDO NOVA, ERIC BLOOM
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12 facts about this song
Song CompositionThe song "Take Me Away" was composed by Eric Bloom, the lead vocalist of Blue Öyster Cult, and Aldo Nova.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of the album "The Revölution By Night" which was released in 1983.
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GenreTrue to Blue Öyster Cult's trademark music style, "Take Me Away" is classified as a rock song, more specifically, hard rock.
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ThemeThe song talks about themes of alienation, escape, and yearning for a different reality.
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Chart Performance"Take Me Away" reached number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it one of the most successful songs from the album.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song is featured in the 1989 Sci-fi movie “Arena”.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take Me Away" was one of the first ones to be made by Blue Öyster Cult and features performance shots of the band.
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Unique Sound ElementsThe song showcases the band's use of synthesizers and heavy guitar playing, a departure from their earlier, more psychedelic sound.
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Live Performances"Take Me Away" became a staple in many of Blue Öyster Cult's live performances since its release.
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CollaborationThe collaboration with Aldo Nova, a noted Canadian rock musician, was a unique aspect of the composition process of the song.
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Fan-FavoriteEven though the song never made it to the top of the Billboard charts, it has evolved as a fan-favorite among the band's enthusiasts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists as well, with each interpretation offering a different take on the classic.
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