Take What You Want
Post Malone [feat. Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott] Lyrics


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I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go

I never needed anything from you
And all I ever asked was for the truth
You showed your tongue and it was forked in two
Your venom was lethal, I almost believed you
Yeah, you preyed on my every mistake
Waited on me to break
Held me under hoping I would drown
Like a plague, I was wasting away, tryna find my way out
Find my way out

And if finally came the day
I start giving my heart away
For heaven's sakes, my bones will break
But you'll never own my soul, no

I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go

I took them stones you threw, made chains for the crew (ice)
I brought up ten hoes, this coupe only made for two (yessir)
They all ran through it, it ain't nothing left to do
I need some more reasons to live out this evening (straight up)
I been sipping forever and just taking whatever
Hoping, thinking whenever you'll be back around
Let's go our ways, whichever
You say how is however long
'Cause you know I'll never be alone

Love
Shorty gone back
Need it on sight
Crack it all back
Give her that pipe
All of my gang
Shorty went bad

I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go

(Take it all away)

Why don't you
(Take what you want, take what you need)
Take what you need from me
(Take what you want, take what you need)




Why don't you
Whatever you need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Post Malone's "Take What You Want" are a representation of a relationship that has started to crumble. The singer is pleading with his partner to take what they want and leave because the relationship has become toxic. The opening line, "I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone," suggests that the partner is emotionally unavailable and won't let their guard down. The next line, "You bled me dry just like the tears you never show," adds to this idea by emphasizing that the partner takes from the singer without showing any emotions or affection.


The chorus is repeated twice and serves as a plea for the partner to take what they want and leave. The singer is tired of being hurt and bled dry emotionally, so he's willing to give up anything to make them happy. However, it's unlikely that the partner will be able to find what they need from the singer because they have nothing left to give. The lines "I never needed anything from you, and all I ever asked was for the truth" could also suggest that the relationship was built on a foundation of lies and deception.


Finally, the third verse suggests that the singer has had enough and is ready to move on. The lines "For heaven's sakes, my bones will break but you'll never own my soul" show that the singer is willing to endure pain to get away from the toxic relationship. The final line, "whatever you need," implies that the singer is done with the relationship and is open to whatever comes next.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
I sense you falling apart while in my embrace, revealing your unyielding and emotionless nature.


You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
You drained me of everything I had to give, mimicking the same level of hurt that you refuse to display outwardly.


Why don't you take what you want from me? Take what you need from me Take what you want and go
Why not help yourself to all that I have to offer? Take what you need without any attachment and leave with it as you please.


I never needed anything from you And all I ever asked was for the truth
I never required anything from you, only the honesty that you deliberately kept from me.


You showed your tongue and it was forked in two Your venom was lethal, I almost believed you
You revealed your manipulative nature by speaking with a double tongue. Your maliciousness was deadly to me, and at times, I nearly fell for your lies.


Yeah, you preyed on my every mistake Waited on me to break Held me under hoping I would drown Like a plague, I was wasting away, tryna find my way out Find my way out
You exploited my every blunder, eagerly anticipating my downfall. You kept me ensnared and hoped that I would fail. I was slowly decaying like an infectious disease, struggling to find a way out.


And if finally came the day I start giving my heart away For heaven's sakes, my bones will break But you'll never own my soul, no
That day finally arrived when I started to give my heart away to another. It may cause me physical pain, but you will never possess my spirit.


I took them stones you threw, made chains for the crew (ice) I brought up ten hoes, this coupe only made for two (yessir) They all ran through it, it ain't nothing left to do I need some more reasons to live out this evening (straight up) I been sipping forever and just taking whatever Hoping, thinking whenever you'll be back around Let's go our ways, whichever You say how is however long 'Cause you know I'll never be alone
I turned the adversity you threw at me into something beneficial for my friends. I brought along multiple companions even though my car only fit two. They used it for their pleasure, leaving nothing left to do. I'm searching for more reasons to keep living for tonight, while indulging in whatever vices come my way. While I hope you return, we can go in our separate directions because no matter how long, I will never be alone.


Love Shorty gone back Need it on sight Crack it all back Give her that pipe All of my gang Shorty went bad
Love is fleeting, evident by the short-lived affection of my significant other. Their presence is required the moment I lay eyes on them; I give them all I have. My whole crew indulges in the same way, leading to moral decay.


Why don't you take what you want from me? Take what you need from me Take what you want and go (Take it all away) Why don't you (Take what you want, take what you need) Take what you need from me (Take what you want, take what you need) Why don't you Whatever you need
Why not indulge yourself in all that I offer without any emotional attachment? Take all of it and go without a second thought. Whatever it is that you require, I will grant it without question or hesitation.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wotman, Austin Richard Post, Billy Walsh, Jacques Webster, John Osbourne, Louis Russell Bell

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@thisguyrighthere7539

Ozzy killing it in his 20’s during the 70’s
Now he’s killing it in his 70’s during the 20’s

@trinityday9385

Seriously no joke 🤘🤘

@ivanbuccafusca337

Straight facts

@kinkykitty77

A true rockstar!!!

@tylerkudo

Only knew of this song because I heard it on octane

@shwubdub1572

@@tylerkudo same

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@stickthedeuces1664

We all goin to ignore the fact that ozzy is 70 and still making bangers?

@afrothunder9095

Thats what happens when you are an actual musician and not some mumble rap bs artist

@reginaramirez5427

Its REALLY post malones song

@okay6353

@@reginaramirez5427 yeah, but not really. this song was kinda made for ozzy

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