You Got What It Takes
Unlikely Love, Unmatched Passion: You Got What It Takes
Lyrics
You don't drive a big fast car, no
You don't possess a large, fast car
You don't look a-like a movie star
You don't resemble a movie star
And on your money we won't get far
Your financial status won't take us far
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite the above, you have qualities that can satisfy
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the ability to ignite my soul with passion
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing excitement and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess attributes suitable for me
Now you don't live in a beautiful place
You don't reside in a visually stunning location
And you don't dress in the best of taste
Your clothing style is not the most fashionable
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
You weren't endowed with an exceptionally beautiful face by nature
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite these, you have qualities that can bring satisfaction
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
You have the power to kindle intense emotions within me
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing excitement and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess qualities suitable for me
Now when you're near me, ooo-wee
Proclaiming the impact of the person's presence
My head goes around and around
Describing the dizzying effect when the person is nearby
And when you kiss me,
Highlighting the emotional impact of a kiss
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me
Expressing the overwhelming nature of love
You don't live in a beautiful place
Reiteration of the less-than-ideal living situation
Oh, you don't dress in the best of taste
Reiteration of modest fashion sense
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
Reiteration of not having a conventionally beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy
Despite the shortcomings, the person has qualities for satisfaction
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
Reiteration of the power to ignite passion
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
Expressing excitement and affirmation
You got what it takes for me
You possess qualities suitable for me
Now when you're near me, mmm-mmm
Reiteration of the dizzying effect when the person is nearby
My head goes around and around and around and around
Emphasizing the swirling impact of being close
And when you kiss me, a-little girl
Reiteration of the intense impact of a kiss
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me
Expressing the overwhelming nature of love
You don't live in a beautiful place, no
Reiteration of the less-than-ideal living situation
You don't dress in the best of taste
Reiteration of modest fashion sense
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
Reiteration of not having a conventionally beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes
Affirmation of possessing the necessary qualities
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition for emphasis on the partner's worth
Yeah, you got what it takes
Reiteration of having the necessary qualities
Baby, I'm tellin' you
A declaration of the partner's worth
You got what it takes
Affirmation of possessing the necessary qualities
Hey! hey! hey!
A joyful exclamation
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