The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Hey
Wait a minute
Hey
I said baby, I love the way that you hold me
And you touch me like you know me
See I don't want nobody else, huh
And I, I'm 'bout to offer all I can give him
'Cause I'm a slave to his rhythm
I said I just can't help myself
'Cause baby I love ya (I love ya)
And I trust ya (and I trust ya)
You don't have to worry 'bout nothing (ooh)
Ooh, I'm alive right now, look at me
And I want ya (and I want ya)
No, I need ya (no, I need ya)
And I'll do anything to please ya (ooh)
I just want you to take control of me (take control)
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control
I said baby, I gotta tell you how much I love it
The way you kiss my neck in public
I try my best not to blush
Even when, an argument comes around
You take the time to break it down
And you're never ever in a rush
(Never, never, never ever, never ever)
And I'm scared (I'm scared)
and I'm nervous (and I'm nervous)
Trying is always worth it (ooh)
Ooh, I'm alive right now, look at me
And I want him (I want him)
I need him (and I need him)
I'll find him, I'll forgive him, I'll feed him (ooh)
I just want you to take control of me (take control)
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control
Now if you feel what I feel, come and take control of me
Don't deny how you feelin' just take control of me
'Cause you got my soul on fire, and I feel just fine
You got what I need, na-na-na-na
(Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey) hey, hey, hey
(Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey)
(Take control) woo
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby (oh)
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now (come a little closer)
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me) (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me) (get closer to me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Why don't you come a little closer?
Hey
Ooh
Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey
Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Wait a minute
Hey
I said baby, I love the way that you hold me
And you touch me like you know me
See I don't want nobody else, huh
And I, I'm 'bout to offer all I can give him
'Cause I'm a slave to his rhythm
I said I just can't help myself
'Cause baby I love ya (I love ya)
And I trust ya (and I trust ya)
You don't have to worry 'bout nothing (ooh)
Ooh, I'm alive right now, look at me
And I want ya (and I want ya)
No, I need ya (no, I need ya)
And I'll do anything to please ya (ooh)
I just want you to take control of me (take control)
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control
I said baby, I gotta tell you how much I love it
The way you kiss my neck in public
I try my best not to blush
Even when, an argument comes around
You take the time to break it down
And you're never ever in a rush
(Never, never, never ever, never ever)
And I'm scared (I'm scared)
and I'm nervous (and I'm nervous)
Trying is always worth it (ooh)
Ooh, I'm alive right now, look at me
And I want him (I want him)
I need him (and I need him)
I'll find him, I'll forgive him, I'll feed him (ooh)
I just want you to take control of me (take control)
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Take control
Now if you feel what I feel, come and take control of me
Don't deny how you feelin' just take control of me
'Cause you got my soul on fire, and I feel just fine
You got what I need, na-na-na-na
(Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey) hey, hey, hey
(Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey)
(Take control) woo
I said hey (hey)
Show me how you want it now
(Do you) like it when I take it down?
I got everything
And anything you need
I wanna bring it to you, baby (oh)
Hey (hey)
Come a little closer now (come a little closer)
(Don't stop), wanna go another round
You got everything
And anything I need
Want you to bring it to me, baby
Take control of me (take control of me) (take control of me)
Take control of me (take control of me) (get closer to me)
Take control of me (take control of me)
Why don't you come a little closer?
Hey
Ooh
Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey
Na-na, na-na, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
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Take Control Lyrics as written by Sara Allen Thomas Callaway
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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