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Pat Benatar Takin' It Back Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.77/10 [22 votes]Album: Tropico / Original Release Date: 1984-11Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 07 sec
Takin' It Back
Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar
PAT BENATAR
- Takin' It Back LyricsWhen they found you, you were driven and hungry
You were playin' for your life then
You were livin' for the chance to be heard
What they promised, what they offered
Was more than you'd ever hoped for
To walk away, ya' know that would've been absurd
And talk about absurdity, it was madness
It was everything in excess
It was too much, too many and too little time
It was faceless people in jackets and ties
Who thought of you when they made love to their wives
Somehow, it wasn't what you had in mind
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You got no one to blame but yourself
So don't put it on nobody else
Put it behind you, start over, today
There were parties and photos
And televised award shows
And covers of magazines
There was gold and platinum
And everyone was smiling
You were coming apart at the seems
There were jerk offs
Too numerous to mention
When everybody shared the dream
But when it came time
To share the nightmare
They were conveniently nowhere to be seen
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You got no one to blame but yourself
So don't put it on nobody else
Put it behind you, start over, today
Oh, they'll argue what they gave you
Was exactly what you wanted
And just to be fair, you know that some of it's true
That's why ya' gotta be careful, 'bout your wishes
Take your time and think 'em over
Sometimes those wishes just might come true
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
Tell 'em you've had enough
And if they don't like it, it's tough
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You're takin' it back
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
You were playin' for your life then
You were livin' for the chance to be heard
What they promised, what they offered
Was more than you'd ever hoped for
To walk away, ya' know that would've been absurd
And talk about absurdity, it was madness
It was everything in excess
It was too much, too many and too little time
It was faceless people in jackets and ties
Who thought of you when they made love to their wives
Somehow, it wasn't what you had in mind
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You got no one to blame but yourself
So don't put it on nobody else
Put it behind you, start over, today
There were parties and photos
And televised award shows
And covers of magazines
There was gold and platinum
And everyone was smiling
You were coming apart at the seems
There were jerk offs
Too numerous to mention
But when it came time
To share the nightmare
They were conveniently nowhere to be seen
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You got no one to blame but yourself
So don't put it on nobody else
Put it behind you, start over, today
Oh, they'll argue what they gave you
Was exactly what you wanted
And just to be fair, you know that some of it's true
That's why ya' gotta be careful, 'bout your wishes
Take your time and think 'em over
Sometimes those wishes just might come true
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
Tell 'em you've had enough
And if they don't like it, it's tough
You're takin' it back
Those cooperating days are over
You're takin' it back
Tell 'em you're takin' it back
Facts about Takin' It Back
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Takin' It Back is written by Patricia Benatar, Neil Giraldo.
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It is first released on November 01, 1984 as part of Pat Benatar's album "Tropico" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Pat Benatar's 'Takin' It Back' is a song that deals with the disillusionment and hardships of a person who has achieved fame and success but has realized that it was not the right thing for them. The lyrics are about taking control back, getting rid of old hopes, and starting again, and the message they give is that one should still be oneself despite the exterior pressures and false promises. The lyric of Takin' it back highlights mainly freedom, empowerment, inspiration, social commentary, and self-reflection. Alongside, there is a self-empowerment theme running through the song and its disillusionment with fame as well as a warning with wishes. The lyrics touch on personal struggle and the loss of illusions related to fame and success, which might call for parental guidance for the younger ones listeners. There are no swear words, violence, or sexuality; however, the mature themes imply that some of the material might not be appropriate for kids.
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Takin' It Back falls under the genre Rock.
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Takin' It Back song length is 4 minutes and 07 seconds.
Who wrote Takin' It Back lyrics?
Takin' It Back is written by Patricia Benatar, Neil Giraldo.
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When was Takin' It Back released?
It is first released on November 01, 1984 as part of Pat Benatar's album "Tropico" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Takin' It Back lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Pat Benatar's 'Takin' It Back' is a song that deals with the disillusionment and hardships of a person who has achieved fame and success but has realized that it was not the right thing for them. The lyrics are about taking control back, getting rid of old hopes, and starting again, and the message they give is that one should still be oneself despite the exterior pressures and false promises. The lyric of Takin' it back highlights mainly freedom, empowerment, inspiration, social commentary, and self-reflection. Alongside, there is a self-empowerment theme running through the song and its disillusionment with fame as well as a warning with wishes. The lyrics touch on personal struggle and the loss of illusions related to fame and success, which might call for parental guidance for the younger ones listeners. There are no swear words, violence, or sexuality; however, the mature themes imply that some of the material might not be appropriate for kids.
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Which genre is Takin' It Back?
Takin' It Back falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Takin' It Back?
Takin' It Back song length is 4 minutes and 07 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Patricia Benatar, Neil Giraldo
Record Label(s): 1985 Capitol Records, LLC All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by Chrysalis Catalog, 1750
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