Discover the story of the song > Take On Me Demo – A Ha

The protagonist is talking to someone and doesn't know what to say, but decides to say it anyway. They say that today is another day to find this person who they will be coming for their love. The protagonist then says that they are a bit clumsy, but are slowly learning that life is okay. They advise the person to say after them that it's better to be safe than sorry. They go on to say that everything the person says, whether it's serious or just for fun, helps them forget their worries. They reassure the person that they will come for their love, and then repeat that they will be gone in a day or two.