When they found you, you were driven and hungry
You were playin for your life then
You were livin for the chance to be heard
What they promised, what they offered
Was more than youd ever hoped for
To walk away, ya know that wouldve been absurd
And talk about absurdity, it was madness
It was everything in excess
It was too much, too many, and too little time
It was faceless people in jackets and ties
Who thought of you when they made love to their wives
Somehow, it wasnt what you had in mind
Chorus:
Tell `em youre takin it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
Youre takin it back, those cooperation days are over
You got no one to blame but yourself
So dont put it on nobody else
Put it behind you, start over, today
There were parties and photos and televised award shows
And covers of magazines
There was gold and platinum and everyone was smiling
You were coming apart at the seems
There were jerk offs too numerous to mention
When everybody shared the dream
But when it came time to share the nightmare
They were conveniently nowhere to be seen
(chorus)
Oh theyll argue what they gave you was exactly what you wanted
And just to be fair, ya know that some of its true
Thats why ya gotta be careful, `bout your wishes
Take your time and think `em over
Sometimes those wishes just might come true
Tell `em youre takin it back
So they might as well get used to the idea
Youre takin it back, those cooperation days are over
Tell `em youve had enough, and if they dont like it its tough
Youre takin it back, those cooperation days are over
Youre takin it back
Tell `em youre takin it back
From the album "tropico"
Written by: niel geraldo & pat giraldo
