It Takes More
Jordin Sparks · Battlefield [2009]
Tell me what happened this time
Made you come back again
I find out only see you when love deserts you
If this is your idea of happiness
Then let's be clear
Those words of yours ain't working anymore
Cause I'm always giving
Here waiting while you're living
I need a new beginning
Oh, I'm not the girl I used to be with you
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no, no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
I know you're busy so if you gotta go
Then go but don't forget to leave my heart
I stayed around for you but
You're nowhere to be found now
Once again here you are
Cause I'm always giving
Here waiting while you're living
I need a new beginning
Oh, I'm not the girl I used to be with you
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no-no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
I've settled for less
When I stayed with you but no more
Cause you aint worth waiting for, ooh, uuuuh
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
(Don't you know it takes much more)
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
(Waiting for you, no, no, no, no)
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no-no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes more
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes much more
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes much more
You're the only one not worth waiting for
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no
Don't you know it takes much more
No-no, no more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain, no, oh
Don't you know it takes much more, oh
Made you come back again
I find out only see you when love deserts you
If this is your idea of happiness
Then let's be clear
Those words of yours ain't working anymore
Cause I'm always giving
Here waiting while you're living
I need a new beginning
Oh, I'm not the girl I used to be with you
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no, no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
I know you're busy so if you gotta go
Then go but don't forget to leave my heart
I stayed around for you but
You're nowhere to be found now
Once again here you are
Cause I'm always giving
Here waiting while you're living
I need a new beginning
Oh, I'm not the girl I used to be with you
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no-no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
I've settled for less
When I stayed with you but no more
Cause you aint worth waiting for, ooh, uuuuh
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
(Don't you know it takes much more)
To keep a girl like me
No more waiting for you to change
(Waiting for you, no, no, no, no)
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain baby no-no (uh-oh)
Don't you know it takes more
You're no longer worth waiting for
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes more
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes much more
(uh-oh) Don't you know it takes much more
You're the only one not worth waiting for
You think maybe that I'm just so easy
You can come in and out my life like you please
But baby no
Don't you know it takes much more
No-no, no more waiting for you to change
Don't you know that you bringing flowers
Won't stop the rain, no, oh
Don't you know it takes much more, oh
It Takes More
Jordin Sparks delivers a soulful rendition of 'It Takes More' on her 2009 album Battlefield. The track showcases her vocal versatility within the contemporary R&B and pop genre, blending emotional depth with a polished production style characteristic of her work during that era. As a key piece on Battlefield, the recording highlights her ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes without relying on traditional pop structures. The song stands as a testament to her growth as an artist following her initial breakthrough on American Idol, demonstrating a mature approach to songwriting and performance that resonates with audiences seeking authentic musical expression.