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Take It or Leave It

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Take It or Leave It Lyrics

See it, do you believe it, you can take it, or leave it. Take you on a rockin stroll, dig yourself a deeper hole. Lookin high but feelin low, pray to God to save your soul.

Too fast livin on the edge don't wanna die before my time. But 12 beers later . . . I'm a terminator. Hey! Hey!

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oofus On May 30, 2001

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2001-05-30 23:55:57

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by Madcappunk

23y ago

I think this song is about living an unhealthy lifestyle, and recognizing the dangers of it but not being able to change your ways.

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