Take Control
Amerie Lyrics

Hey, wait a minute, hey
The singer wants the listener's attention before expressing their feelings.

I said baby, I love the way that you hold me
The singer cherishes the listener's embrace and touch.

And you touch me like you know me
The singer feels understood and appreciated by the listener's touch.

See I don't want nobody else, huh
The artist is fully committed to the listener and desires no other romantic partners.

And I'm 'bout to offer all I can give him
The artist is willing to give everything she has to the listener.

'Cause I'm a slave to his rhythm
The singer is deeply influenced by the listener's presence.

I said I just can't help myself
The singer cannot resist the listener's charm and love.

'Cause baby I love ya (I love ya)
The artist is expressing their love for the listener.

And I trust ya (and I trust ya)
The artist trusts the listener completely.

You don't have to worry 'bout nothing (ooh)
The listener does not need to worry, the artist will take care of everything.

Ooh, I'm alive right now, look at me
The singer is happy and fully alive due to the listener's love.

And I want ya (and I want ya)
The artist desires the listener's love and affection.

No, I need ya (no, I need ya)
The singer needs the listener's love and presence.

And I'll do anything to please ya (ooh)
The singer will do whatever it takes to make the listener happy.

I just want you to take control of me (take control)
The singer desires for the listener to take control of their relationship.

I said hey (hey)
The artist is addressing the listener.

Show me how you want it now
The artist wants the listener to demonstrate their preferences.

(Do you) like it when I take it down?
The singer is asking the listener if they enjoy a certain behavior.

I got everything
The singer has everything the listener needs.

And anything you need
The artist is offering to provide whatever the listener needs.

I wanna bring it to you, baby
The artist desires to give everything she has to the listener.

Hey (hey)
The artist addresses the listener again.

Come a little closer now
The singer wants the listener to become closer to her.

(Don't stop), wanna go another round
The artist wants to continue with the relationship.

Take control of me (take control of me)
The singer requests that the listener takes charge of their relationship.

Now if you feel what I feel, come and take control of me
The singer wants the listener to take control of their relationship if they feel the same way.

Don't deny how you feelin' just take control of me
The singer wants the listener to express their feelings and take control of their relationship.

'Cause you got my soul on fire, and I feel just fine
The listener's love has affected the artist in a major way and they feel content.

You got what I need, na-na-na-na
The listener has everything the artist wants and desires.

(Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey) hey, hey, hey
The singer repeats a joyful sound.

Woo
The singer expresses enthusiasm.

I said hey (hey)
The artist is addressing the listener again.

Why don't you come a little closer?
The artist desires the listener to come closer to her.