Take Me For A Little While
Dusty Springfield · Where Am I Going [2007]
To make you love me
But everything I try
Just takes you further from me
You don't love me, oh no
So you treat me cruel
But no matter how you hurt me
I'll always be your fool
But if you don't want me forever
And if you don't need me forever
And if you can't love me forever
Take me for a little while
So I can hold you, baby
So I can make you want me
I gotta stop it
There should be a law
'Cause everytime you put me down
I love you more
And I feel so helpless
And it ain't funny
'Cause deep down inside I know
You're never gonna love me
But if you don't want me forever
And if you don't need me forever
And if you can't love me forever
Take me for a little while
So I can hold you, baby
So I can make you want me
I got to have you baby
Don't you know anyway you want me I'm yours
Won't you have me baby?
Anyway you want me I'm yours
Anything you want me to do
Take Me For A Little While
Dusty Springfield's 'Take Me For A Little While' stands as a poignant example of her mastery over soulful pop balladry. Recorded during a period where her vocal power and emotional depth defined the genre, the track showcases her ability to convey vulnerability and longing without relying on excessive ornamentation. As a key figure in British soul, Springfield brought a distinctive gravitas to her recordings, often elevating standard pop material into timeless classics. This song reflects the intimate, heartfelt style that characterized much of her work, resonating with listeners through its sincere delivery and melodic warmth. It remains a cherished song in her extensive discography, illustrating why her voice continues to influence vocalists across multiple generations.