I didn't know about the modern ways of life, I didn't really care I never gave a damn about the future, I never got my share Somebody said, boy your time's a wastin', you're movin' much too slow So many things in life worth tastin', so much you oughta know, look out Get down, fool around If you got half a chance, you take it Ooh yeah, stand your ground You gotta bend the rules to make it Hold tight, see the light Think of all the dues you're payin' So true, I'm tellin' you Wise up, can't you hear me sayin' (You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin' (Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time (What f**in' difference does it make?) Ooh, gotta keep it comin' (You gotta get all you can take) Dont'cha know I'm gonna take what's mine People lookin', eyes wide open, tell me what you see Bodies tired, minds 'a chokin', you gotta set 'em free Stop thinkin' 'bout the race they're runnin', they'll never let you in With all their rules, it's a race of fools and you can never win, look out Get down, fool around Think of all the dues you're payin' Ooh yeah, stand your ground Wise up, can't you hear me sayin' (You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin' (Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time (What f**in' difference does it make?) I don't care, gotta keep it comin' (You gotta get all you can take) Ooh Yeah you know what I'm talking about Ah just take a look around you, wooh (You gotta get all you can take) Sing along, gotta keep on hummin' (Stop waitin' for your lucky break) Stop waitin', wastin' time (What f**in' difference does it make?) Woah, gotta keep it comin' (You gotta get all you can take) Ah, dont'cha know I'm gonna take what's mine I'll take it Ooh yeah, ooh yeah