Youre lonely can I see you I hire a private red-eye rocket But when I walk in here You wanna go through all my pockets Whats it take? Mamma whats it take? Ive known you all these years And still you overhaul my letters They dont confirm your fears But when Im dead youll know me better Whats it take? Mamma whats it take? My mistake was thinking I had it covered I havent made the first move Whats it take to get it through to you mamma? What does it take to love you? I take you out to dinner You ask me why Im acting guilty I thought Id backed a winner This love affair is gonna kill me Whats it take? Mamma whats it take? You say youre only teasing I wanna try a new position You wanna know the reason Ive got a spanish inquisition Whats it take? Mamma whats it take? My mistake was thinking I had it covered I havent made the first move Whats it take to get it through to you mamma? What does it take to love you? I wanna hear the gossip You say I like a real ambition I ask you if youve got it You document my inhibitions Whats it take? Mamma whats it take? Mamma whats it take? Whats it take?