'Yours for the Taking' was written after coming home from a tour in mid 2002. I came home only to be left by someone I was madly in love with. I was not only sad, but very angry at everything I had been put through by this person. I locked myself in my room determined not to come out until I felt better. I picked up my Montana Acoustic(first guitar I ever had) and this heavy rhythmic guitar riff just came out of me from nowhere. I kept playing it over and over again on my and before I knew it lyrics just started pouring out of my mouth. I wrote this song in a matter of minutes and it gave me the strength to leave my room and face the world again. Ten years later, I still feel better about myself after playing it.

Song Lyrics:
On my knees I sing and that's all I can do 
Everyone, everywhere, everything is you 
I'm drifting through memories and questions appear 
But no answers exist and I'm left with blank stares 

I know what I know or I did until you 
It was never really knowledge 
It was just you confused 
But we happened 
There's no taking that back now 
I'll never buy into your bluff because love is still around 

I spent most of my life afraid of myself 
My thoughts, my actions, my temper, my hell 
Behind my door hides every emotion I ever felt 
I never really talk, yet have so many stories to tell 

The most unlikely must have snuck through the sides 
Because my castle she crushed 
And exposed every passion inside 

But take one step back and think about what you're throwing out 
All of me was yours for the taking 
Yours for the taking and you threw it out 

I would never request that you change your plans 
It's not my style to force or in the way stand 
And there's no more tears now, no more open land 
I guess it's all over 
I've done all I can 

But take one step back and think about what you're throwing out 
All of me was yours for the taking 
Yours for the taking and you threw it out 

Yours for the Taking (Acoustic Mix)

“Victoria Love’s music is a breath of fresh air from all the monotony in music today. Love’s voice, songwriting, and musicianship combined make her a force to be reckoned with, and I advise other female rockers to stay out of her way if they don’t want to get run over.” 
-I Am Entertainment Magazine 

Victoria Love (aka Monique Jamail) is an Independent Singer/Songwriter currently based out of Houston, Texas. Known for her angelic vocals and mesmerizing acoustic performances, Love’s debut album, Ataraxis has an industrial rock/world crossover feel. This album features several renowned musician’s. Victoria Love, alongside Producer, James “Roz” Rosnack (Neurotic Artist Studios-Austin, TX), hand-picked some of the best performers in their respective genres to deliver this enticing and profound crossover sound. You have never heard anything like this before, and like many before you, you will find yourself completely involved in the listening experience and itching for more. 

Ataraxis is scheduled to release in early 2014. This album is 100% independent and promises to change Rock music forever. Don’t believe us? Victoria Love’s first single, Yours For The Taking, is already catching the attention of people all over the world. Yours For The Taking will be featured in the movie White Rabbit (2013) starring Sam Trammell (True Blood) and Britt Robertson (The Secret Circle) 

Musician’s for Ataraxis include: Victoria Love (Singer/Songwriter/Guitars/Piano), Ivan De Prume (Drums: White Zombie, KMFDM, Jack Off Jill, Ghost Rider), Marc “Frap” Frappier (Bass: Circus of Power, SKREW, recorded with Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Ian Ashbury of The Cult), Roberto Paolo Griggio (Violins: Specialist in Middle Eastern Strings), Jen Mulhern (Symphony Cellist-Matson Belle, Ear to Anon, Omar Lopez, the Arco Iris Duo, Human Trio), and James “Roz” Rosnack (Producer, Programing, and Guitars for Neurotic Artist Studios) 

Among her recent accomplishments, Victoria Love has taught at The Famous Girls Rock Camp (2010-Present) and founded “Elle Productions”, an organization that houses regular events celebrating women in music (2009-Present). In September 2011, she released her EP, ‘just breathe’. In 2012, she released her first music video for the single, “Yours For The Taking” 

Love’s music is soulful, introspective. The unique arrangements boast a sound that makes you pay attention from their first notes. From a review in Sappho’s Torque: “The thing about this music is that the sound is so full, it’s easy to recede into it, to let the layers of instrumentation…pile on top of you while your subconscious plays around with the vocals. It’s a singularly fun experience to lose yourself in it for a while.” 

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Yours for the Taking (Acoustic Mix)

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