“Take On Me” and How Tones Change as Lyrics Age

A-ha’s seminal 80s hit holds a powerful dichotomy of meaning

Image from music video for a-ha’s “Take On Me,” directed by Steve Barron, produced by Limelight Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Records.

In case the clarification is needed, this piece is 100% serious and the previous song review was 110% satire. Writing them back to back was a fun challenge.