Cast of the Motion Picture ‘Rent’
Take Me or Leave Me
[MAUREEN]
Every single day I walk down the street
I hear people say, "Baby, so sweet"
Ever since puberty, everybody stares at me
Boys, girls, I can't help it, baby
So be kind and don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me, baby, or leave me
Take me, baby, or leave me
A tiger in a cage can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage, baby, let's have fun
You are the one I choose, folks would kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too now, baby
[MAUREEN & JOANNE]
So be mine and don't waste my time
Crying, "Oh, honey bear, are you still my, my, my, baby?"
Don't you dare
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me, baby, or leave me
[MAUREEN]
No way can I be what I'm not
But, hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Don't fight, don't lose you head
'Cause every night, who's in your bed?
Who?
Who's in your bed?
Kiss, Pookie
[JOANNE]
It won't work
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep, baby
What's my sin?
Never quit, I follow through
I hate mess, but I love you
What to do with my impromptu baby?
So be wise 'cause this girl satisfies
You got a prize, so don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
[JOANNE & MAUREEN]
Take me for what I am
A control freak
Who I was meant to be
A snob, yet over-attentive
And if you give a damn
A lovable droll geek
Take me, baby, or leave me
And anal retentive!
[MAUREEN, JOANNE, BOTH]
That's it
The straw that breaks my back
I quit
Unless you take it back
Women
What is it about them?
Can't live
With them or without them
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be (Who I was meant to be)
And if you give a damn (And if you give a damn, you better)
Take me, baby (Oh, take me, baby)
Or leave me (Take me or leave me)
Take me, baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leaving
I'm gone