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

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

No way can I be what I'm not
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Don't fight, don't lose your head
'Cause every night who's in your bed?
Who? Who's in your bed?
Here's spooky

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

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 (an over attentive)

That's it, the straw that breaks my back
I quit, unless you take me 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