I didn't know about the modern ways of life, I didn't really care
I never gave a damn about the future, I never got my share
Somebody said, boy your time's a wastin', you're movin' much too slow
So many things in life worth tastin', so much you oughta know, look out

Get down, fool around
If you got half a chance, you take it
Ooh yeah, stand your ground
You gotta bend the rules to make it

Hold tight, see the light
Think of all the dues you're payin'
So true, I'm tellin' you
Wise up, can't you hear me sayin'

(You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin'
(Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time
(What fuckin' difference does it make?) Ooh, gotta keep it comin'
(You gotta get all you can take) Dont'cha know I'm gonna take what's mine

People lookin', eyes wide open, tell me what you see
Bodies tired, minds 'a chokin', you gotta set 'em free
Stop thinkin' 'bout the race they're runnin', they'll never let you in
With all their rules, it's a race of fools and you can never win, look out

Get down, fool around
Think of all the dues you're payin'
Ooh yeah, stand your ground
Wise up, can't you hear me sayin'
(You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin'
(Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time
(What fuckin' difference does it make?) I don't care, gotta keep it comin'
(You gotta get all you can take) Ooh

Yeah you know what I'm talking about
Ah just take a look around you, wooh

(You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin'
(Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time
(What fuckin' difference does it make?) Woah, gotta keep it comin'
(You gotta get all you can take) Ah, dont'cha know I'm gonna take what's mine

I'll take it
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah