"Take Me Over" is a song by Australian

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band

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, released as the second single from their third studio album, ''

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'' (2011). The song has become one of the band's most recognisable tunes. It was also met with positive critical reception, with critics noting the song's references to

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's " Everywhere" and

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Music video

The

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for "Take Me Over" was filmed by Australian director Kris Moyes in Sydney in November 2010, featuring jungle scenes, an

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-style wardrobe and nude models. The clip, however, was never released due to production delays. In May 2012, a fan made music video for the song premiered online, directed by Ryan Patrick, and was subsequently adopted as the official video.

Track listings

*UK digital single (2011) #"Take Me Over" – 5:08 #"Take Me Over" ( The Loving Hand Remix) – 10:23 #"Take Me Over" (

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Remix) – 6:03 #"Take Me Over" (

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Remix) – 6:56 #"Take Me Over" (

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Remix) – 6:54 *UK 12" single (2011) #"Take Me Over" – 5:08 #"Take Me Over" (Azari & III Remix) – 6:03 #"Take Me Over" (Thee Loving Hand Remix) – 10:24

Charts

Release history

References

{{Cut Copy 2010 singles 2010 songs Cut Copy songs Modular Recordings singles