
It was jokingly stated by fans that "Paralyzer" is the darker side of "Take Me Out". * Finger Eleven is also known for playing this song live, usually in a medley of their Paralyzer, Led Zeppelin's Trampled Underfoot and Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall. Biffy Clyro also recorded an interesting take on this song for Zane Lowe's show. * The Magic Numbers also covered this song for a live session for Jo Whiley's Radio 1 show on BBC radio in February 2006, as did Guillemots in September 2006. * A cover version of this song was used in the video game Guitar Hero. This version of the song would appear as a b-side to the exclusive fan club release of Swallow, Smile. * In 2006, an acoustic version of " Take Me Out" was recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. In Australia, the song received substantial airplay and was ranked #44 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. I say, take me out I say you don't show Don't move, tide is low I say, take me out I say you don't know You say you don't know I say, take me out If I move this could die Eyes move this can die I want you to take me out. Im just a cross-hair, Im just a shot away from you I say, dont you know You say, you dont. The song was covered by the Scissor Sisters in 2004 on the B side to their single "Mary" and "Filthy/Gorgeous. Lyrics So if youre lonely, you know Im here waiting for you.

The song was voted the best single of 2004 by the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll, and #1 on Australian youth radio network Triple J's Hottest 100 of the same year.

It reached #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and #66 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It was released on CD, 7" vinyl, and as a DVD single with the video promo and a short interview with the band. It was released in the United Kingdom on the 12 January 2004 and in the USA on 9 February, both through Domino Records. " Take Me Out" is the breakthrough hit and second single from Scottish band Franz Ferdinand on their self-titled album. If I move this could die If eyes move this could die Come on Take me out If I wane this could die If I wait this could die I want you to take me out

I know I won't be leaving here With you Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out. If I move this could this could die If eyes move this could die I want you to take me out I say you don't know You say you don't go I say take me out I say you don't show Don't move time is slow I say take me out I say don't you know You say you don't know I say take me out So if you're lonely You know I'm here Waiting for you I'm just a cross-hair I'm just a shot away from you And if you leave here You leave me broken shattered alive I'm just a cross-hair I'm just a shot then we can die I know i won't be leaving here with you
