Take Cover
Mr. Big · Other Songs - Mr. Big
Words in my mouth
Someone told me to say
They go unspoken
My mind gets in the way
I hold my tongue
Save my, save my soul
True to myself
And stay gold
Sometimes you gotta pull the plug
Somewhere a little place to crawl
Love me for who I am
It doesn't have to be this hard
for an ordinary man
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
Sold all my dreams
Watched them all disappear
I've spilled my blood
No one seems to care
Sometimes you gotta pull the plug
Somewhere a little place to crawl
Love me for who I am
How low do I have to go
to make you understand
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
Cover, take cover,
Nothing I can do
To keep on going on
Take cover, take cover
From you
Save my soul,
save my soul...
Someone told me to say
They go unspoken
My mind gets in the way
I hold my tongue
Save my, save my soul
True to myself
And stay gold
Sometimes you gotta pull the plug
Somewhere a little place to crawl
Love me for who I am
It doesn't have to be this hard
for an ordinary man
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
Sold all my dreams
Watched them all disappear
I've spilled my blood
No one seems to care
Sometimes you gotta pull the plug
Somewhere a little place to crawl
Love me for who I am
How low do I have to go
to make you understand
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
I wanna take cover, take cover
From you, wake me when it's over
Take cover, I wanna take cover
From you
Cover, take cover,
Nothing I can do
To keep on going on
Take cover, take cover
From you
Save my soul,
save my soul...
Take Cover
Released by Mr. Big, "Take Cover" stands as a defining track from the band's 1989 debut album, "Nothin' But a Good Time." The song exemplifies the power pop and hard rock fusion that characterized the group's early career, blending catchy melodies with driving guitar riffs typical of the late 1980s era. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the band's signature sound, featuring frontman Rick Allen's distinctive vocals and the tight, energetic instrumentation that propelled them to international success. The track remains a popular choice for live performances and has cemented its place in the catalog of classic rock anthems from the decade.