Take Me or Leave Me Songtext
von Jonathan Larson

Every single day, I walk down the street
I hear people say, "Baby′s so sweet"
Ever since puberty everybody stares at me
Boys, girls, I can't help it baby

So be kind and don′t lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby

Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me

A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage
Baby, let's have fun


You are the one I choose
Folks would kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too now, baby
So be mine and don′t waste my time
Cryin′, "Oh honeybear, are you still my, my, my baby?"

Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me

No way can I be what I'm not
But hey
Don′t you want your girl hot?
Don't fight
Don′t lose your head
'Cause every night
Who′s in your bed?
Who's in your bed? Kiss, cookie


It won't work
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Baby what′s my sin?
Never quit, I follow through
I hate mess but I love you
What to do with my impromptu baby?

So be wise ′cause this girl satisfies
You've got a prize, don′t compromise
You're one lucky baby

Take me for what I am (a control freak)
Who I was meant to be (a snob, yet over-attentive)
And if you give a damn (a lovable, droll geek)
Take me baby or leave me (and anal retentive)

That′s it
The straw that breaks my back
I quit
Unless you take it back, women
What is it about them?
Can't live with them or without them

Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby
Or leave me

Guess I′m leavin'
I'm gone