Takin' It Back Lyrics - Pat Benatar

When they found you, you were driven and hungry 

You were playin' for your life then 

You were livin' for the chance to be heard 

What they promised, what they offered 

Was more than you'd ever hoped for 

To walk away, ya' know that would've been absurd 

And talk about absurdity, it was madness 

It was everything in excess 

It was too much, too many, and too little time 

It was faceless people in jackets and ties 

Who thought of you when they made love to their wives 

Somehow, it wasn't what you had in mind 

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Chorus: 

Tell 'em you're Takin' It Back 

So they might as well get used to the idea 

You're Takin' It Back, those cooperation days are over 

You got no one to blame but yourself 

So don't put it on nobody else 

Put it behind you, start over, today 

There were parties and photos and televised award shows 

And covers of magazines 

There was gold and platinum and everyone was smiling 

You were coming apart at the seems 

There were jerk offs too numerous to mention 

When everybody shared the dream 

But when it came time to share the nightmare 

They were conveniently nowhere to be seen 

(Chorus) 

Photos 

Oh they'll argue what they gave you was exactly what you wanted 

And just to be fair, ya' know that some of it's true 

That's why ya' gotta be careful, 'bout your wishes 

Take your time and think 'em over 

Sometimes those wishes just might come true 

Tell 'em you're Takin' It Back 

So they might as well get used to the idea 

You're Takin' It Back, those cooperation days are over 

Tell 'em you've had enough, and if they don't like it it's tough 

You're Takin' It Back, those cooperation days are over 

You're Takin' It Back 

Tell 'em you're Takin' It Back 

From the album "Tropico" 

Written by: Niel Geraldo & Pat Giraldo