Baby, You've Got What It Takes
Igniting Love: Discovering the Power of Togetherness
Lyrics
Well, now, it takes more than a robin to make the winter go
It requires more than a robin (bird) to bring an end to winter.
And it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow
Two passionate kisses are needed to melt the snow away.
Well, it takes two hearts a-cookin' to make a fire grow
For a fire to grow, two hearts must be actively involved.
And baby, you've got what it takes
The person being addressed possesses the qualities necessary for a successful relationship.
You know it takes a lot of kissin'
A substantial amount of kissing is essential for a sweet romance.
To make a romance, sweet
Lots of love are required to make the speaker's life complete.
Ooh, it takes a lot of lovin' to make my life complete
Someone special is needed to deeply affect and impress the speaker.
Ooh, and it takes somebody special to knock me off my feet
The person being addressed has the qualities to knock the speaker off their feet.
And baby, you've got what it takes.
Reiteration that the addressed person possesses the essential qualities for a successful relationship.
I said,
Introduction to the following expressive sounds.
Mm, mm, mm. uh-huh, mm, mm, mm
Expressive sounds indicating approval or agreement.
Ah, ah, hah
Additional expressive sounds.
Mm, mm
Continuation of expressive sounds indicating agreement or satisfaction.
You know you've got just what it takes!
Confirmation that the person being addressed possesses exactly what is needed for a successful relationship.
Because it takes more than an effort to stay away from you
It is challenging to stay away from the addressed person, requiring more than ordinary effort.
And it takes more than a lifetime to prove that I'll be true
Proving loyalty and commitment takes more than a lifetime.
But it takes somebody special to make me say, "I do."
It requires someone special to make the speaker commit to saying "I do."
And baby, you've got what it takes
Reiteration that the addressed person possesses the essential qualities for a successful relationship.
Ah, ah, hah
Expressive sounds confirming the qualities of the addressed person.
Mm, mm, uh-huh, mm, mm, mm
Additional expressive sounds indicating agreement or satisfaction.
Mmm
Continuation of expressive sounds.
You know you've got just what it takes
Confirmation that the person being addressed possesses exactly what is needed for a successful relationship.
Oh, because it takes a lot of ever
Expressing the need for enduring qualities in a relationship.
To stay away from you
Continuation of the idea that staying away from the addressed person is challenging.
And it takes more than a lifetime
Reiteration that proving loyalty and commitment takes more than a lifetime.
To prove that I'll be true
It takes more than a lifetime to demonstrate the speaker's commitment to being true.
Well, it takes somebody special
Someone special is needed to inspire the speaker to say "I do."
To make me say, "I do"
Reiteration that the addressed person possesses the essential qualities for a successful relationship.
And baby you've got what it takes
Final affirmation that the addressed person has what it takes for a successful relationship.
And baby you've got what it takes
Repetition for emphasis that the addressed person has the necessary qualities.
And baby you've got what it takes
Concluding affirmation that the addressed person has what it takes for a successful relationship.
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