You Got What It Takes
Ignite Your Soul: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Marv Johnson's Timeless Anthem
Lyrics
You don't drive a big fast car, no
You lack a luxurious and fast car
You don't look like a movie star
You don't resemble a movie star
And on your money we won't get far
Financially, we won't be prosperous
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite the above, you possess qualities that can fulfill
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the ability to ignite my passion
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess the qualities I desire
Now you don't live in a beautiful place
Your residence is not visually stunning
You don't dress with the best of taste
Your fashion sense is not top-notch
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
Nature did not bless you with a remarkably beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite the perceived shortcomings, you possess what's needed
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the power to deeply affect my emotions
Whoa-oh and whoa-oh whoa yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess the qualities I desire
Now when you're near me, ooh-wee
Proximity to you has a dizzying effect
My head goes around and around
Describing the disorienting impact on the speaker's head
And when you kiss me, oh yeah
When you kiss, it leads to a cascade of love
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me
Expressing the overwhelming emotional response
You don't live in a beautiful place
Reiteration of the less-than-perfect living situation
You don't dress with the best of taste
Reiteration of modest fashion sense
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
Reiteration of the absence of a conventionally beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite shortcomings, you possess what's needed
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the power to deeply affect my emotions
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess the qualities I desire
Now when you're near me, little girl
Proximity to you has a dizzying effect
My head goes around and around
Describing the disorienting impact on the speaker's head
And when you kiss me, oh yeah
When you kiss, it leads to a cascade of love
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me
Expressing the overwhelming emotional response
You don't live in a beautiful place, no
Reiteration of the less-than-perfect living situation
You don't dress with the best of taste
Reiteration of modest fashion sense
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
Reiteration of the absence of a conventionally beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite shortcomings, you possess what's needed
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the power to deeply affect my emotions
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess the qualities I desire
Oh yeah
Expressing approval or agreement
You got what it takes
Reiteration of possessing desirable qualities
Don't need no money
No material wealth is necessary
Baby, you don't need no car
No need for a car, emphasizing non-materialistic values
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