I Take What I Want
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band Lyrics


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I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah, yes, I am
I'm never a loser and I'm never a quitter yet, oh, no
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you

I've been watchin' you walk by and I haven't said a word, one word
But now I'm ready to get you and I'm gonna make you my girl, my lovin' girl
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yes, you
Gonna pick you up now, carry you away
So you better pack up now, baby, pack a bag today
Here I come, just a big bad man
When I walk away, baby, you'll be holdin' my hand

I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah, yes, I am
I'm never a loser and I'm never a quitter yet, oh, no
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you
'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you

Nobody but you, baby, nobody but you, baby
To be by my side, nobody but you, baby
Tell you what I want, girl, I want you

I'm your lovin' man
I'm your lovin' man




I'm your lovin' man
I'm your lovin' man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Take What I Want" by Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band are a classic example of a man's persistence in getting the woman he wants. The song starts off with the singer boasting about his go-getter attitude and never being a loser or a quitter. He then declares his desire to have the woman he has been watching and promises to make her his girl.


The line "I'm your lovin' man" is repeated throughout the song, solidifying the singer's commitment to the woman he desires. He even urges her to pack a bag, promising to whisk her away as his partner, displaying his confidence in his own abilities to provide for her and make her happy.


Overall, the song's lyrics convey a man's determination to take what he wants, no matter what, and to be the provider, protector, and partner to the woman he desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah, yes, I am
I am a determined person who goes after what I want, regardless of what others may think


I'm never a loser and I'm never a quitter yet, oh, no
I never give up or abandon my goals, and I always come out on top


'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yeah, you
Because of my go-getter attitude, I am declaring my desire for you and my intention to have you


I've been watchin' you walk by and I haven't said a word, one word
I have been observing you without making any advances or expressing my interest so far


But now I'm ready to get you and I'm gonna make you my girl, my lovin' girl
Now I am willing and prepared to pursue you and strive to become your romantic partner


'Cause I take what I want, baby, I want you, yes, you
My determination to be with you remains unaltered, and I am reiterating my desire for you


Gonna pick you up now, carry you away
I plan on sweeping you off your feet and taking you on an adventure with me


So you better pack up now, baby, pack a bag today
In preparation for our journey together, I am advising you to pack your belongings and be ready to leave soon


Here I come, just a big bad man
I am arriving as a confident and assertive individual, unafraid of taking charge


When I walk away, baby, you'll be holdin' my hand
By the end of our journey, I anticipate us becoming closer and holding hands as a symbol of our connection


Nobody but you, baby, nobody but you, baby
I desire only you and no one else as my romantic partner


To be by my side, nobody but you, baby
I want you beside me at all times, as my confidant and partner


Tell you what I want, girl, I want you
I am being straight forward about my intentions, which is having you as my romantic partner


I'm your lovin' man
I am the man who will love and cherish you


I'm your lovin' man
I will remain affectionate and devoted to you


I'm your lovin' man
I am committed to being the one who loves you wholeheartedly


I'm your lovin' man
I am your forever loving partner




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Isaac Hayes, David Porter, Mabon Hodges

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John Robertson

Far better live than on record

shorelineboy

Oh wow what a treat on a Monday morning , excellent thanks so much for this 😎

Derek Arnold

Big attraction at the Flamingo back in the day.

Ivanyr Santo

Very cool! Show! Thanks for posting.

c knott

The man Kevin Rowland paid tribute to in the song Geno in 1980.

Anthony Cuozzo

@Ecléctico Iconoclasta That was an in-joke. The song is about: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Wilson

Ecléctico Iconoclasta

He also paid tribute to legendary darts player Jocky Wilson

Jim Perkins

Still have the original album

Greg Ruthen

Memories Geno plus Marguee when we were a little younger

Alan Rogers

The poster on the door when she goes into the club, for Peter Jay, he's a local entrepreneur where I live on the East coast UK 🇬🇧 😀.

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