What it Takes
Camp Rock Lyrics


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Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up
Who's got
What it takes to be
My beau
What it takes to make
Me glow
What it takes to make
This beat flow

Everyone talks about what
They think they need
They make up a list of
Things one, two, three
Everyone is different, but
Where we can agree
Is every girl wants her boy
To treat her sweet

Don't think that being mean
Will get you anywhere
Don't think acting cool will
Make me want to care
I just need your respect
If you're gonna be the one

Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up

Who's got
What it takes to be
My beau
What it takes to make
Me glow
What it takes to make
This beat flow

Talk can be so cheap
So I just look for actions
Be good to me
If you want my attraction

Maybe I just want too much
But I don't really care
I know I'm worth it
& I know he's out there

Wait wait
You might be a contender
Hey hey
Can I borrow your sweatshirt

Normally I'm not the one to say
Hello first but if I didn't I might
Miss out and that might hurt

Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up

Who's got
What it takes to be
My beau
What it takes to make
Me glow
What it takes to make
This beat flow

I've been contemplating
What it takes to make me
Give my heart could you be
The one standing in the crowd
I'm waiting to find out
I'm waiting, waiting, waiting

Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up

Who's got
What it takes to be
My beau
What it takes to make
Me glow




What it takes to make
This beat flow

Overall Meaning

"What it Takes" by Camp Rock is a song about a girl's search to find the perfect guy who has all the qualities she desires. The girl is looking for a guy who is not only good looking, but also has a kind and respectful personality. In the song, she lists out the qualities she is looking for in a guy, which includes someone who can make her feel special, someone who can light up her life and someone who can make her feel excited. She highlights that words are meaningless without actions to back them up and that she is not afraid to wait for the right person to come along.


The lyrics of the song remind us that everyone has their own individual preferences when it comes to finding the perfect partner. However, qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty are important in any relationship. The song encourages listeners to not settle for less than what they deserve and to wait for the right person who has what it takes to make them happy.


In conclusion, "What it Takes" is a fun, upbeat song that teaches an important lesson about setting standards when it comes to finding a partner. The song encourages listeners to not settle and to wait for someone who can make them shine and feel appreciated.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's got
Who possesses


What it takes to be
The qualities required to be


My guy
My romantic partner


What it takes to make
The actions necessary to cause


Me shine
To make me happy and confident


What it takes to get
The steps needed to achieve


Me fired up
To excite and motivate me


My beau
My admirer or boyfriend


What it takes to make
The actions necessary to cause


Me glow
To make me radiate with joy and happiness


This beat flow
The actions needed to keep the rhythm and energy of the relationship going


Everyone talks about what
People often discuss


They think they need
The things they believe are necessary


They make up a list of
They compile a series of


Things one, two, three
Specific items they desire


Everyone is different, but
People have unique preferences, but


Where we can agree
Where we can all concur


Is every girl wants her boy
That every young woman desires a partner


To treat her sweet
To be kind and respectful to her


Don't think that being mean
Do not assume that being cruel


Will get you anywhere
Will succeed in any way


Don't think acting cool will
Do not think that appearing disinterested


Make me want to care
Will cause me to be interested


I just need your respect
All I require is your admiration and consideration


If you're gonna be the one
If you are going to be my partner


Talk can be so cheap
Words can sometimes be insincere


So I just look for actions
I seek evidence in your conduct


Be good to me
Be kind and thoughtful towards me


If you want my attraction
If you desire to engage with me romantically


Maybe I just want too much
Perhaps my expectations are too high


But I don't really care
But this does not bother me


I know I'm worth it
I know I deserve it


& I know he's out there
And I am confident he is waiting for me


Wait wait
One moment


You might be a contender
You could potentially meet my criteria


Hey hey
Hello!


Can I borrow your sweatshirt
May I use your outer garment temporarily


Normally I'm not the one to say
Usually I am hesitant to express


Hello first but if I didn't I might
Salutations initially, but if I do not, I could


Miss out and that might hurt
Not have an opportunity, and that would be upsetting


I've been contemplating
I have been thinking deeply about


What it takes to make me
The attributes required to capture my heart


Give my heart could you be
The person that wins my affection


The one standing in the crowd
The individual among the group


I'm waiting to find out
I am eagerly anticipating discovering


I'm waiting, waiting, waiting
I am eagerly waiting




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Written by: Antonina Armato, Tim James

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Bahri Sherazade

Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up
Who's got
What it takes to be
My beau
What it takes to make
Me glow
What it takes to make
This beat flow
Everyone talks about what
They think they need
They make up a list of
Things: 1, 2, 3,
Everyone is different, but
Where we can agree
Is every girl wants her boy
To treat her sweet
Don't think that being mean
Will get you anywhere
Don't think acting cool will
Make me want to care
I just need your respect
If you're gonna be the one
Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up
Talk can be so cheap
So I just look for actions
Be good to me
If you want my attraction
Maybe I just want too much
But I don't really care
I know I'm worth it
& I know he's out there
Wait wait
You might be a contender
Hey hey
Can I borrow your sweatshirt
Normally I'm not the one to say
Hello first but if I didn't I might
Miss out and that might hurt
Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up
I've been contemplating
What it takes to make me
Give my heart could you be
The one standing in the crowd
I'm waiting to find out
I'm waiting, waiting, waiting
Oh!
Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up
Who's got
What it takes to be
My guy
What it takes to make
Me shine
What it takes to get
Me fired up



All comments from YouTube:

Jeweliann G

upsetting that the girl wasn’t credited for being the vocals for Hasta La vista, she obviously had the vocals and charisma to be part of the main cast

Mi Mi

she was?? i didn’t even know that

Nina44

What do you mean? You mean she sang "keep doing your thing,thing" in Hasta la vista instead of Anna Maria Perez de Tagle?

Low Distortion

@Nina44 her name long for no reason

Rebeca Teixeira

Obrigado pela atenção pra ele também minha vida de coração e o

Rebeca Teixeira

Obrigado por tudo o meu Deus o

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nini

Easily the best song in the movie

LAURA ÁLVAREZ

Hasta la vida too

Domino

Nah hasta La vista was the best song

Untainted Afro

@Domino basta la vistaaaa Im a Gonna say good bye to youuu

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