Take, Take, Take

Album: Get Behind Me Satan (2005)
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  • I was sitting there in a comfortable chair
    And that was all that I needed
    Then my friend offered me a drink for us to share
    And that was all that I needed
    Well, then I felt at ease
    But then I´m not too hard to please
    I guess you couldn't call me greedy
    Then I was shocked to look up
    And see Rita Hayworth there in a place so seedy
    She walked into the bar with her long, red, curly hair
    And that was all that I needed
    And I said to my friend, "good god, we´re lucky men just to even see her"

    Take, take, take
    Take, take, take
    Take, take, take

    And I could not resist, I just had to get close to her
    And that was all that I needed
    I walked and loomed around her table for a while
    And that was all that I needed
    Then I said, "I hate to bug you, ma´am, but can I have your autograph?"
    And that was all that I needed
    She pressed her lips against a white piece of paper
    And that was all that I needed
    Then I saw what she wrote, my heart is in my mouth
    And that was all that I needed
    Then she handed it to me, and I think that she could see
    That that was all that I needed
    I started to walk away but then I remembered ´hey, I forgot to get a picture´
    So I asked her one more time, "could I have another favor?"
    That was all that I needed
    She was kind and posed with me
    Then I knew my friend would see my celebrity meeting

    Take, take, take
    Take, take, take
    Take, take, take

    She turned and said to me, "I need to go to sleep,"
    And it seemed so mean
    It´s almost as if she could not appreciate how cool I was being
    She said, "good night" and walked away
    And I didn't know what to say
    I just couldn't believe it
    Well, it´s just not fair
    I want to get a piece of hair
    That was all that I needed
    Or maybe a kiss on the cheek
    I wouldn't wash it for a week
    That would be all that I needed
    But she didn't even care
    That I was even there
    What a horrible feeling Writer/s: JACK WHITE
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Comments: 6

  • Johua from Sydney, Australiathe white stripes in all honistity isn't a real band but in no way doues that put them at a disadvantage,it gives 2 great music makers greater opportunity to showcase there god given talent
    and it works this song is a great example of this
  • Mary Beth from Level Pebble, Mii love this song and i LIKE the fact that it's monotonous.
  • Erik from Nonya, PaThe White Stripes are one of the most artistic and experimental bands ever and this song really demonstrates that.
  • Nate from Pittsburgh, PaTake, Take, Take, what a song..... And that was all that I needed
  • Grayson from Cleveland, Ohi think it is the best song on a great album.
  • Jimm from Cleveland, Tna bit monotonaus for my tastes...
    "But then I remembered, Hey! I forgot to get her picture..."
    It doesnt stop....
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