I Take What I Want
Embracing Desire: The Bold Pursuit of Longing
Lyrics
I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah, yes, I am
I assertively take whatever I desire; I am a determined and self-assured individual.
I'm never a loser and I'm never a quitter yet, oh, no
I never experience defeat, and I never give up; I am persistent and resilient.
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you
I pursue what I want, specifically expressing interest in the person addressed as "baby."
I've been watching you walk by and I haven't said a word, one word
I have been observing you without speaking, but now I am ready to approach and make you mine.
But now I'm ready to get you and I'm going to make you my girl, my loving girl
I am prepared to win your affection and make you my romantic partner.
Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yes, you
Reiterating the desire to have the person mentioned earlier, emphasizing the pursuit.
Gonna pick you up now, carry you away
Expressing the intention to physically pick up and take the person away.
So you better pack up now, baby, pack a bag today
Advising the person to pack their belongings, implying a forthcoming departure together.
Here I come, just a big bad man
Self-assertion of being a formidable and assertive man.
When I walk away, baby, you'll be holdin' my hand
Suggesting that when the speaker leaves, the person addressed will be accompanying them.
I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah, yes, I am
Repetition of the theme: confidently taking what one wants, emphasizing determination.
I'm never a loser and I'm never a quitter yet, oh, no
Restating the resilience and determination of the speaker, underscoring their persistence.
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you
Reiterating the desire for the person addressed and the determination to obtain them.
Nobody but you, baby, nobody but you, baby
Expressing exclusivity, stating that only the person addressed is desired to be by the speaker's side.
To be by my side, nobody but you, baby
Repeating the exclusive desire for the person addressed to be with the speaker.
Tell you what I want, girl, I want you
Directly telling the person addressed that the speaker wants them.
I'm your loving man
Emphasizing the speaker's role as a loving and affectionate partner.
I'm your loving man
Repetition, reinforcing the speaker's identity as a loving man.
I'm your loving man
Continued emphasis on the speaker's role as a loving man.
I'm your loving man
Reiteration of the speaker's identity as a loving man, potentially signifying commitment.
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