“A-ha – Take On Me” is an iconic song that has etched itself into the annals of music history. Released in 1985, this track catapulted the Norwegian band, a-ha, and their lead vocalist, Morten Harket, into international stardom. With its catchy melody and groundbreaking music video, “Take On Me” remains a cherished gem of the 1980s, encapsulating the era’s spirit of innovation and creativity.
Did You Know?
- “Take On Me” is a-ha’s most recognizable hit, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1985.
- The groundbreaking music video, known for its blend of live-action and animation, won six MTV Video Music Awards in 1986, including Best New Artist in a Video.
- Morten Harket, the lead singer of a-ha, possesses an astounding vocal range that contributes to the song’s unique sound. His falsetto notes in the chorus are particularly memorable.
- The song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists and featured in various movies, TV shows, and commercials, attesting to its enduring popularity.
Lyrics
We’re talking away
I don’t know what I’m to say
I’ll say it anyway
Today is another day to find you
Shyin’ away
Oh, I’ll be comin’ for your love, okay
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I’ll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I’m odds and ends
But I’ll be stumblin’ away
Slowly learnin’ that life is okay
Say after me
It’s no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I’ll be gone
In a day or two
All the things that you say, yeah
Is it life or just to play my worries away?
You’re all the things I’ve got to remember
You’re shyin’ away
I’ll be comin’ for you anyway
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I’ll be gone
In a day
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
I’ll be gone
(Take on me)
In a day
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take me on)
(Take on me)