• In the "literal" video version of "Take On Me," YouTube user DustoMcNeato, sings and speaks along to the classic pop song by A-Ha with new lyrics that reflect the action of the song's music video. The video, a memorable piece of '80s nostalgia, features a woman who is enticed into a sketchbook fantasy land by a handsome drawing.

• 1. Conceptually similar to the YouTube "Misheard Lyrics" series
  2. "Take On Me" was released on A-Ha's 1985's Hunting High and Low album
  3. Video directed by Steve Barron
  4. Video utilizes animation technique known as "rotoscoping"
  5. Song reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chartAllMusic.com: A-Ha Billboard Singles
  6. Music video has been spoofed by Family Guy

• Sample Lyrics

  • "Come to Me
  • Magic frame
  • Sing to you
  • Band montage!"
  • "Where the hell am I?"
  • "What kind of hallway is this?"
  • "Is this your house?"

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