Take On Me
a-ha
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We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today's another day to find you Shying away I'll be coming 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 I'll be stumbling away Slowly learning 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 Oh the things that you say Is it live or Just to play my worries away You're all the things I've got to remember You're shying away I'll be coming 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) Take on me
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Written by: Pal Waaktaar, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Take on Me" is by a-ha, a band that originated from Oslo, Norway. They are a pop band that gained worldwide fame in the 1980s.
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Song Release"Take on Me" was initially released in 1984 as a song on the band's first album titled "Hunting High and Low."
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Initial PerformanceThe song did not perform well initially. However, after re-recording and re-releasing it in 1985, the song became a huge success.
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Chart Rankings"Take on Me" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts in the United States in 1985. It also charted at No. 2 in the UK.
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Unique Music VideoThe song's music video is particularly famous for its innovative use of pencil-sketch animation combined with live action, created by using a technique known as rotoscoping.
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Grammy NominationThe music video received a Grammy nomination in 1986 for Best Music Video.
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Covers and RemixesOver the years, "Take on Me" has been covered and remixed by numerous artists, from pop to punk and even to jazz versions, indicating its broad appeal and lasting popularity.
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High View CountThe music video for "Take on Me" is one of the most viewed '80s music videos on YouTube, surpassing 1 billion views in 2019.
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Song ReviewsCritics praised "Take on Me" for its catchy tune and innovative music video. The song continues to be a staple on 80s and classic pop/rock playlists.
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Soundtrack Inclusion"Take on Me" has been included in various movie soundtracks, including "La La Land" and "Deadpool 2", further cementing its cultural relevance and enduring appeal.
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MTV Video Music AwardsThe video for "Take on Me" won six awards at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best New Artist in a Video, Best Concept Video, Most Experimental Video, Best Direction, Best Special Effects, and Viewer’s Choice.
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