(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?) Tell me what it takes to be number one? Just a lil' somethin' show you how we live Mm hm, that's that shit So if you gon' do it, do it just like this Yes I did, so I packed it up and brought it

This ride that takes me through life Leads me into darkness but emerges into light No one can ever slow me down I'll stay unbound Some live so wrong, with what we do is each his own But living in fear, endless shame for countless years I never lived in

We're always chasing that paradise, paradise So, have another drink Have another drink, call me If this is what it takes If it's what it takes, baby Dream another dream 'Cause you're killing it, honey This is what we do to get by Oh and you lost all on

I'm fucking with you tonight Even if it takes all night Shout it, shout it, shout it, shout it Shout it, shout it, shout it Girl, I'm serious I'm usually not use to this I just had to tell you what it is So don't worry bout who I'm running with And when

And if this is what it takes, Then let me be the one to bear the pain 'Cause underneath the darkness There's a light that is trying so hard to be seen Oh if this is what it takes, I'll break down these walls that are in our way If this is what it takes I