Take Me or Leave Me (From "Rent")

歌詞

Mark Valentine's Day...Pan across the empty lot. Roger's down at Mimi's where he's been for almost two months - tho' he talks about selling his guitar and getting out of here. (Still jealous of Benny)... God knows where Collins and Angel are...Could be that new Shanty Town by the river or a suite at the Plaza...Maureen and Joanne are rehearsing. That is if they're speaking this week...Me? I'm here. Nowhere. Maureen Every single day I walk down the street I hear people say, "Baby's so sweet" Ever since puberty Everybody stares at me Boys - girls I can't can't help it baby So be kind Don't lose your mind Just remember that I'm your baby Take me for what I am Who I was meant to be And if you give a damn Take me baby or leave me Take me baby or leave me A tiger in a cage Can never see the sun This diva needs her stage Baby - let's have fun! You are the one I choose Folks'd kill to fill your shoes You love the limelight too, baby So be mine Or don't waste my time Cryin' - "Honeybear - are you still my baby?" Take me for what I am Who I was meant to be And if you give a damn Take me baby or leave me No way - can I be what I'm not But hey - don't you want your girl hot! Don't fight - don't lose your head Cause every night - who's in your bed? Who's in your bed, baby? Kiss, Pookie. Joanne It won't work. I look before I leap I love margins and discipline I make lists in my sleep Baby what's my sin? Never quit - I follow through I hate mess - but I love you What to do With my impromptu baby So be wise This girl satisfies You've got a prize But don't compromise You're one lucky baby Take me for what I am Maureen A control freak Joanne Who I was meant to be Maureen A snob - yet over-attentive Joanne And if you give a damn Maureen A lovable, droll geek Joanne Take me baby or leave me Maureen And anal retentive Both That's it! Joanne The straw that breaks my back Both I quit Joanne Unless you take it back Both Women Maureen What is it about them? Both Can't live - With them - Or without them! Take me for what I am Who I was meant to be And if you give a damn Take me baby or leave me Take me baby Or leave me Guess I'm leavin' I'm gone!