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?