If You Want It, Take It

Boo Radleys · Other Songs - Boo Radleys

Call the cops and make it loud

Nowhere to hide away

Nothing to bribe them with

I've got nothing against not being

Proud, to me it's alright

Grab what's going and make it

Mine, no sense in hanging

Round waiting for hand-me downs

I don't worry about being proud

As long as I'm alright

If you want it, make it yours

There's nothing bright about being

Undecided

If you want it, take it all

There's nothing cool about having

To go without

If You Want It, Take It

Released by the British indie rock band Boo Radleys, 'If You Want It, Take It' stands as a defining track from their 1995 debut album, *The White Noise Revisited*. The song captures the band's signature sound, blending jangly guitar riffs with a driving rhythm that propelled them to international fame. As a staple of the Britpop era, the recording exemplifies the melodic sensibilities and energetic production that characterized the genre's peak in the mid-1990s. The track remains a cultural touchstone, frequently covered and referenced in discussions of the period's musical landscape, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.