Discover the story of the song > Take It From Me – Kongos

The song is about the protagonist warning others about the dangers of giving in to their impulses and desires. He recounts his own experience of waking up in an unfamiliar bed and realizing he had lost control. He warns that once you start down that path, it's hard to turn back and you may not even realize the consequences until it's too late. The protagonist asserts that nothing can hold him back, even if others try to slow him down, but he also acknowledges that his actions have a mind of their own and can lead him down a dangerous path.