Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
UB 40 · The Best of UB40 - Volume Two [1995]
The way that you make me feel
A burning deep down inside
A love that I cannot hide
I know it's you and me babe
That makes this world go round
Ah keeping you in love with me baby
Laying all my troubles down
(Chorus)
Here I am babe, come and take me
Here I am babe, come on and take me
Take me by the hand, ooh show me
Here I am babe, oaah
It always ends up this way
Me begging you every day
A love that I cannot have
You broke my heart in two halves
Ooh I know it's you and me babe
That makes this world go round
Ah keeping you in love with me baby
Laying all my troubles down
Here I am babe, come and take me
Here I am babe, wont ya come and take me
Take me by the hand, ooh squeeze me
Here I am babe, oooooaaah
Here I am babe, come and take me
Here I am babe, wont ya come and take me
Take me by the hand, ooh show me
show me what you can
Here I am babe, upon to take me
take me by the hand, take me by the hand
ooohhhhh show me, show me what you can
Here I am babe, upon to take me
take me by the hand, take me while it can
Here I am babeeeeee
Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
UB 40's 'Here I Am (Come And Take Me)' stands as a defining track of the reggae fusion genre, blending traditional Jamaican rhythms with a polished, dance-oriented sound. Recorded during the late 1980s, the song features the group's signature vocal harmonies and the distinctive basslines that became their hallmark. It exemplifies the band's ability to translate the raw energy of ska and reggae into a format that resonated globally, particularly within the dancehall and club scenes of the 1990s. The recording captures the infectious groove that characterized UB 40's peak popularity, showcasing their mastery of rhythm and melody without relying on complex lyrical narratives. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a quintessential example of how the group bridged cultural musical traditions with mainstream appeal.