Take It Or Leave It
Great Good Fine OK Lyrics


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You came in from the other side
Took your time; made me feel alive
Why'd you let me go?
You never tried; you're born to be alone
What did you take of mine?
Was it funny like you know the other guy passing on by?
Everything you can think when you are a kid
Funny how we try to butcher real life

I could make a living selling lies like that
That's the way to go
I never saw it coming; why'd you do me like that?
D-d-do me like

Will you take it or leave it?
Will you take it or leave it?
Will you run away when I need it?
I wanna feel it if you mean it
Will you run away when I need it?
Will you take it or leave it?

You don't want me to take the pride
Defending mine; you're my favorite kind
How'd you let me know what to feel inside?
You want to take control
Why did you make me find all the other sides?
I was living with doubt on my mind
Why would you ever change when you are okay?
Did you smile when I tell you are mine?

I could make a living selling lies like that
That's the way to go
I never saw it coming; why'd you do me like that?
D-d-do me like


Will you take it or leave it?
Will you take it or leave it?
Will you run away when I need it?
I wanna feel it if you mean it
Will you run away when I need it?
Will you take it or leave it?

Take it or leave it
(Take it, take it, take it)
(Take it, take it, take it, take it)

I could make a living selling lies like that
Take it or leave it
I never saw it coming; why'd you do me like that?






Will you take it or leave it?
Will you take it or leave it?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Great Good Fine OK's "Take It or Leave It" delve into the themes of love, control, and uncertainty. The opening lines establish a sense of excitement as the singer encounters a new love interest, who makes them feel alive. However, this excitement is quickly contrasted with the resignation of the singer, as they feel the lover isn't interested in putting in the effort to stay. The lyrics showcase the weight of the singer's uncertainty as they consider what their lover took from them and how they let them go. The chorus repeats the titular question, as the singer confronts their lover about their feelings and desires. The singer questions if their lover would stay when they need them or run away.


The second stanza of the lyrics seems to address a power struggle between the singer and their lover. The lover doesn't want the singer to defend themselves or have pride, as it goes beyond their control. The singer feels as though their lover is trying to control their emotions and thoughts. They wonder why their lover wants to change things when everything seems to be okay. The chorus then repeats the question that has been asked, "Will you take it or leave it?" It is a question of commitment and willingness to work towards staying together.


Line by Line Meaning

You came in from the other side
You entered the picture unexpectedly from an unknown direction


Took your time; made me feel alive
You moved slowly and deliberately, but in doing so, you gave me a sense of vitality


Why'd you let me go?
Why did you abandon me when I needed you most?


You never tried; you're born to be alone
You never put in any effort to make things work, and that's because you're destined to be isolated


What did you take of mine?
What did you steal from me without my knowledge or consent?


Was it funny like you know the other guy passing on by?
Did you find it amusing, like you did when you saw another person in a similar situation?


Everything you can think when you are a kid
Memories of childhood and the imagination are not to be trusted completely.


Funny how we try to butcher real life
It's amusing how we try to poorly imitate real life


I could make a living selling lies like that
I'm skilled at deception and could earn a living from it


That's the way to go
Deception is the most effective way forward


I never saw it coming; why'd you do me like that?
I didn't expect you to betray me in that way


Will you take it or leave it?
Will you accept it as it is, or reject it entirely?


Will you run away when I need it?
Will you flee when I need you?


I wanna feel it if you mean it
I want to know if you're genuine about your feelings


You don't want me to take the pride
You don't want me to feel a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction


Defending mine; you're my favorite kind
You're the kind of person who likes to challenge me and test my boundaries


How'd you let me know what to feel inside?
How did you make me feel certain emotions?


You want to take control
You want to be in charge of the situation


Why did you make me find all the other sides?
Why did you make me consider other perspectives?


I was living with doubt on my mind
I was riddled with uncertainty and mistrust


Why would you ever change when you are okay?
Why would you change when you're already happy with the way things are?


Did you smile when I tell you are mine?
Did you feel happy and content when I told you that you belong to me?


Take it or leave it
Accept it or reject it entirely


(Take it, take it, take it)
Repetitive encouragement to take something


(Take it, take it, take it, take it)
Repetitive encouragement to take something




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