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 Released: May 20th, 2014Length: 4:26Genre: Indie rock, indie pop, indie folkFormat: Digital Download, CDLabel: Studio60 RecordsWriter(s): Hayden Merjos, Phil N.Producer(s): Hayden Merjos, Phil N.DescriptionThe third single to be released from Hayden's second studio album is 'Take Your Place' which is featured by Allison Cooper. The track is defined as indie rock/indie folk/indie pop. The duet came about while Hayden was recording the song, which was originally supposed to be a solo song, but decided to add a female vocalist to the track. Initially, he thought about asking Jen but thought her vocals would be too strong for such a track. Then, he decided to go with Yasmine but after giving it some more thought, decided on Allison Cooper. The 'Barbie' singer agreed to do the song and thus the track was born. Her sweet and delicate vocals go back and forth with Hayden's calming and almost as equally delicate. The instruments range from guitar to horns and drum patterns. Lyrically, the song focuses on a dark romance between two people as they prepare to meet their deaths. Together, they come to terms with it and the male protagonist is helping the female come to grips with it. This is evident in such lines such as, 'Don't think so negatively about such things.' An eerie mist surrounds it and although the instruments give it an upbeat folksy rhythm, there is a tragic love story behind it. It’s almost like the music is trying to hide pain and grievance, while reflecting the hope that the two lovers will be together even after death
The first verse, Allison sings to Hayden about being weary of the storm clouds in the sky and Hayden assures her that he will build a house strong enough to withstand the storm. Throughout the song, you learn Hayden and Allison's demise are coming closer with each passing line but they do their best to comfort each other. The second verse focuses on Allison being fearful when Hayden is away and he, again, assures her that she worries too much. She states that he's always so 'cool, calm and collected' while she's always worrying and which he replies to as, 'When will you realize right from the start/You've always owned piece of my heart.' You can also hear what appears to be floorboards creaking during the bridge of the song, which represents the house finally giving away. The final rise of the song is the singing of the chorus which insinuates the two of them getting hit by the storm and dying. The track allows you to get lost in the carnival of sounds being played and even though it's borderline gothic romance with a touch of folk, the two singers are able to play their roles very well. When their voices come together, it's a beautifully unique sound of Allison's high and sweet pitched voice with Hayden's husky and more dominant voice, without completely masking her. The catchy lyrics are also a treat, the chorus ensuring that even after death, nothing could possibly stop either one of them from loving the other. Allison
Hayden
TogetherStay! Stay! Stay!
Washed ashore I can't ignore the storm clouds anymore
I'll build a house that's strong enough for us
I can't sleep and I toss and turn whenever you're away
You worry way too much about small things
It's too late for wood and bricks but just a hug will do
I won't pretend I'm happier this way
You may not like what's next to come
Stand by me lovely one, even though we'll disappear
Stay! Stay! Stay!
You've been gone too long and I start to worry about you, dear
Don't think so negatively about such things
You're so cool, calm and collected while I break apart
When will you realize right from the start
You've always owned piece of my heart
Sometimes I worry my love won't mean a thing
I told you not to think like that my dear
You may not like what's next to come
Stand by me lovely one, even though we'll disappear
Stay!
You know it won't feel the same
Stay!
Even when we start to fade
Stay!
Cus when it's gone, gone, gone away
You just can't replace, and nothing will take your place
Stay!
Stay!
The time has come say your goodbyes
Remember me this way
There'll never be another like you.
Don't waste one tear on what we knew
Would happen eventually
There's nothing more that we can do
Just close your eyes and count to ten
It'll be over soon
And then your heart can mend
Stay!
You know it won't feel the same
Stay!
Even when we start to fade
Stay!
Cus when it's gone, gone, gone away
You just can't replace, and nothing will take your place
You know it won't feel the same
Stay!
Even when we start to fade
Stay!
Cus when it's gone, gone, gone away
You just can't replace, and nothing will take your place
Cus when it's gone, gone, gone away
You just can't replace, and nothing will take your place
Cus when it's gone, gone, gone away
You just can't replace, and nothing will take your place
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