Take Me Lyrics

[Chorus: Sufjan Stevens]
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend

[Verse 1: Sufjan Stevens]
Will you walk me home at night?
Will you send me showers of light?
I wanna be your friend
Will you kiss me on the lips?
Will you fill my lunar eclipse?
I wanna be your friend
Will you touch me in the car?
Will you say that I am your star?
I wanna be your friend
And will you keep me safe from harm?
Will you hold me close in your arms?
I wanna be your friend

[Chorus: Sufjan Stevens]
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
[Verse 2: Sufjan]
And I have no appetite
And I cannot sleep through the night
I wanna be your friend
I‘ve got pictures in my head
Only thought of you in my bed
I wanna be your friend
With the terror you may find
For I fear I’m losing my mind
I wanna be your friend
And my heart is such a mess
And I feel that I am possessed
I wanna be your friend

[Chorus: Sufjan Stevens]
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend
Love, take me to your room
I wanna be your friend

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An early demo by Sufjan Stevens was released through SoundCloud in October 2013, which consisted only of the hook. Stating “goes nowhere”, it’s what became Sisyphus' “Take Me” the following year.
https://soundcloud.com/tumblr-ghetto/take-me

A music video was released on May 1, 2014.
https://vimeo.com/91891144

Director Ryan Dickie on the video:

I wanted to convey sexuality in a physical sense but not explicitly, because in the (song’s) lyrics the desire is cerebral and out of touch. The idea of a ‘room’ you need permission to enter helps enhance it because what’s on the other side of that door is different for everyone. The juxtaposition of the physical and the digital is inspired by the sonic elements of the track; it felt like a natural extension to include a present digital element. Son Lux’s production is so visceral and kinetic, I was interested in combing that with the dancer’s body movement to vacillate between delicate and aggressive tones as well as make strong compositions to reflect the feeling of the music. Sufjan was extremely supportive and wasn’t afraid to make something striking – and he actually autographed an Illinoise CD for my Mom’s birthday. She was STOKED.

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March 18, 2014
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