Take It Or Leave It
Hailey Knox Lyrics


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Give me the guitar and I'll give you the truth
I'm gonna serve it to you hot like chicken soup
You know I swing around my hips like a hula hoop
I'll make you dizzy, dizzy cause I'm a hundred proof
I could never be a karaoke queen
I try to sound like them, but I just sound like me
Take you for a ride in my time machine
I'll be freaking it, freaking it like the seventies

I'm on a mission to be myself
Ain't no rendition of no one else
First edition, listen

I'm on a mission to be myself
Ain't no rendition of no one else
First edition, listen

Get me on a mic and I'll sing it again
I ain't got no clone or identical twin
So if you wanna roll with an alien
Keep hollering, hollering and I'll get you in
A hundred billion stars in the milky way
But I'm the only one with this DNA
I'm just a comet in the galaxy
I'm tripping, tripping up in the outer space

I'm on a mission to pay the toll
Ain't no condition, I bet my soul
No inhibition, listen

I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
Take it or leave it, take it or leave it
Take it, take it or leave it, take it or leave it

Gotta be me, ain't nobody bringing no rain on me
Speaking of my territory, it got a claim on it
Running the game on it, putting my name on it
Better believe it

I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
Take it or leave it, take it or leave it
Take it, take it or leave it, take it or leave it
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am what I am, what I am, yeah




Take it or leave it, take it or leave it
Take it, take it or leave it, take it or leave it

Overall Meaning

In the song "Take It Or Leave It," Hailey Knox sings about living her truth and being unapologetically herself. The opening lines suggest that she is ready to be brutally honest, using the metaphor of serving up the truth hot like chicken soup. She also boasts about her unique style, claiming that she cannot be compared to anyone else or karaoke queens. Knox sings about her love for vintage styles, and wanting to bring back the essence of the 70s, all while staying true to herself.


The lyrics suggest that Knox has been on a journey to discovering who she is and embracing her individuality. She sings about not conforming to societal expectations or trying to be like anyone else. She is proud of the DNA that makes her who she is and feels that she does not have to hide or change for anyone. Knox asserts that she will be herself no matter what, and if others cannot handle it, they can either take it or leave it.


Overall, "Take It Or Leave It" is a defiant message to anyone who would try to change Knox and a celebration of her individuality and authenticity. The upbeat tempo and fun guitar riff complement the lyrics, creating a catchy and empowering track.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me the guitar and I'll give you the truth
I will be honest and genuine in my music.


I'm gonna serve it to you hot like chicken soup
My music will be passionate and powerful.


You know I swing around my hips like a hula hoop
My music will be dynamic and exciting.


I'll make you dizzy, dizzy cause I'm a hundred proof
My music will be intense and exhilarating.


I could never be a karaoke queen
I refuse to conform to others' expectations of my music.


I try to sound like them, but I just sound like me
I am committed to being authentic to my unique sound.


Take you for a ride in my time machine
My music will transport you to another time and place.


I'll be freaking it, freaking it like the seventies
My music will have a vintage vibe inspired by the 70s.


I'm on a mission to be myself
I am committed to being authentic and true to myself.


Ain't no rendition of no one else
I will not be a copy or imitation of anyone else.


First edition, listen
Listen closely to the first iteration of my unique sound.


Get me on a mic and I'll sing it again
I am passionate about my music and will always perform it.


I ain't got no clone or identical twin
My sound is completely unique to me and cannot be replicated.


So if you wanna roll with an alien
If you are open-minded and accepting of something new and different.


Keep hollering, hollering and I'll get you in
Keep showing support and enthusiasm for my music and you'll be part of it.


A hundred billion stars in the milky way
There are countless other performers out there, but I'm unique among them.


But I'm the only one with this DNA
My unique sound and style cannot be replicated by anyone else.


I'm just a comet in the galaxy
I am a unique and special talent in the vast world of music.


I'm tripping, tripping up in the outer space
My music is innovative and out of this world.


I'm on a mission to pay the toll
I am willing to make the necessary sacrifices to succeed in the music industry.


Ain't no condition, I bet my soul
I am committed to my music and willing to give it my all.


No inhibition, listen
Listen closely to my music and hear my unrestricted passion and creativity.


Gotta be me, ain't nobody bringing no rain on me
I refuse to be held back or hindered by anyone else's opinions or doubts.


Speaking of my territory, it got a claim on it
My unique sound and style is a force to be reckoned with.


Running the game on it, putting my name on it
I am committed to making a name for myself in the music industry.


Better believe it
My talent and dedication are undeniable.


I am what I am, what I am, yeah
I am proud of my unique sound and individuality.


Take it or leave it, take it or leave it
My music is what it is, and it's up to you to decide if you like it or not.


Take it, take it or leave it, take it or leave it
I am unapologetically myself, and my music reflects that.




Writer(s): Imani Coppola, Peter Zizzo, Michael Mangini, Hailey Knox

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