Featured In
Credits
AUSFÜHRENDE KÜNSTLER:INNEN
Greg Suran
Gitarre
Tim Pierce
Gitarre
Paul Bushnell
Bass
Dorian Crozier
Schlagzeug
Jamie Muhoberac
Tasteninstrumente
Tracie Thoms
Leadgesang
Idina Menzel
Leadgesang
Tim Weil
Dirigent:in
KOMPOSITION UND LIEDTEXT
Jonathan Larson
Songwriter:in
Rob Cavallo
Arrangeur:in
David Campbell
Streicher-Arrangeur:in
Tim Weil
Arrangeur:in
PRODUKTION UND TECHNIK
Rob Cavallo
Produzent:in
Brian Cometa
Ingenieur:in
Dan Thompson
Ingenieur:in
Elan Trujillo
Ingenieur:in
Ted Jensen
Mastering-Ingenieur:in
Doug McKean
Aufnahmeingenieur:in
Dan Chase
Ingenieur:in
Matt Beckley
Ingenieur:in
Andrew Scheps
Mischtechniker:in
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Every single day, I walk down the street
I hear people say, "Baby, 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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
A tiger in a cage can never see the sun
And 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
Crying, "Oh, honey bear, are you still my, my, my, baby?" (Don't you dare)
[Chorus]
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me, baby, or leave me
[Verse 3]
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?)
Who's in your bed?
Kiss, Pookie
[Verse 4]
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 got a prize, so don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
[Chorus]
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!)
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be (Who I was meant to be)
And if you give a damn (And if you give a damn, you better)
Take me, baby
Oh, take me (Take me or leave me)
Take me, baby
Or leave me
[Outro]
Guess I'm leaving
I'm gone
Written by: Jonathan Larson