I woke up this morning
With the burden of love hanging over my head as I
Walked into the living room
Sit with you, discuss what's going on

Is it me?
Is it you?
Is it something I forgot to do?
Oh, tell me so that I understand

I just need some time
Gather all my thoughts
To make up for the love I just lost
You've been so good to me, given me everything
Take what you want 'cause it doesn't belong to me

I woke up this morning
With the hurting that I would never, ever wish upon
Even my worst enemy
Who is she, what the hell do you people want?

Is it me?
Is it you?
Is it something I forgot to do?
Oh, tell me so that I understand

Oh, I just need some time
Gather all my thoughts
To make up for the love I just lost
You've been so good to me given me everything
Take what you want 'cause it doesn't belong to me anyway

Whoa, yeah

Oh, I just need some time
Gather all my thoughts
To make up for the love I just lost
You've been so good to me given me everything
Take what you want 'cause it doesn't belong to me

I just need some time
Gather all my thoughts
To make up for the love I just lost, oh
You've been so good to me given me everything
Take what you want 'cause it doesn't belong to me


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Take What You Want [Demo] Lyrics as written by James Valentine Adam Levine

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    I like this one very much...it sounds sad and angry at the same time. I specially like when Adam says "I woke up this mornin' with a hurtin' that I would never ever wish upon even my worst enemy..." I know how that feels like!!!

    Gabigson October 13, 2005   Link
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    General Comment

    love this song...for some reason it gives me a hangover vibe...love it..!!

    omargarcia90on August 18, 2007   Link
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    'Even my worst enemy, Who is she?'

    What a great line about who is the one you love sort of.

    Kiye9on October 27, 2007   Link

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