Takin' It Back

When they found you, you were driven and hungry

You were playin' for your life then

You were livin' for the chance to be heard



What they promised, what they offered

Was more than you'd ever hoped for

To walk away, ya' know that would've been absurd



And talk about absurdity, it was madness

It was everything in excess

It was too much, too many and too little time



It was faceless people in jackets and ties

Who thought of you when they made love to their wives

Somehow, it wasn't what you had in mind



Tell 'em you're takin' it back

So they might as well get used to the idea

You're takin' it back

Those cooperating days are over



You got no one to blame but yourself

So don't put it on nobody else

Put it behind you, start over, today



There were parties and photos

And televised award shows

And covers of magazines



There was gold and platinum

And everyone was smiling

You were coming apart at the seems



There were jerk offs

Too numerous to mention

When everybody shared the dream



But when it came time

To share the nightmare

They were conveniently nowhere to be seen



Tell 'em you're takin' it back

So they might as well get used to the idea

You're takin' it back

Those cooperating days are over



You got no one to blame but yourself

So don't put it on nobody else

Put it behind you, start over, today



Oh, they'll argue what they gave you

Was exactly what you wanted

And just to be fair, you know that some of it's true



That's why ya' gotta be careful, 'bout your wishes

Take your time and think 'em over

Sometimes those wishes just might come true



Tell 'em you're takin' it back

So they might as well get used to the idea

You're takin' it back

Those cooperating days are over



Tell 'em you've had enough

And if they don't like it, it's tough

You're takin' it back

Those cooperating days are over



You're takin' it back

Tell 'em you're takin' it back