Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

Kool & the Gang

About Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

"Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" or "Take My Heart" is a 1981 single by Kool & the Gang from their album, Something Special. The single was the group's sixth number-one R&B single, reaching the top of the U. S. R&B chart for a single week. It also reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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1998
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Has there ever come a time, when you fell real nice
And you want to let someone know that you really appreciate them?
All you have to do is moan a little bit for me,
It goes something like this
Ooooh, ooooho, oooooh, oooooho.

You see, no time for wasting, baby,
We're gone all through those moves
I'm offering satisfaction, darling,
Girl, I'm giving you all my love,
Anytime is the right time, baby,
Come on and, take my heart
It's all yours if you want it, baby,
My heart is tearing all apart, I say

Ooooh (you can have it)
Yeah (if you want it)
Come and get it, baby,
But if you want it (you can have it)
Come and get it, girl, yeah (if you want it), yeah.
See darling - there's no time for wasting, baby,
Come on please, make up your mind.
Good loving is so pleasing, baby,
Girl, I'm giving you all my time.
You can have it if you want it
Just come and get it, and, baby, it's yours, yeah.
I've got it to give and if you want it.
I know that you're gonna love it, so come on, girl.
Oh, I knew you'd like it,
Oh baby, you got me saying something like
Oooooh, ooooho.

One night while I was sleeping, baby,
Had a dream of you and I,
Found myself asking you, baby,
Take my hand and be my wife.

There's no time for wasting, baby,
Cause we've gone all through these moves
Cause I'm offering satisfaction, darling,
Girl, I'm giving you all my love.

You can have it, yeah, if you want it.
You can have it (baby, you really want my loving)
If you want it (it's all yours, baby)
You can have it any time of the day if you want it.

Don't matter what place it is, baby, you can get it, baby.
You can have it (come on, girl, and get it)
If you want it you can have it
(cause I will make you feel alright)
If you want it (can't you tell that)
You can have it (take my heart)
If you want it (come on, darling)
You can have it (take my heart)
If you want it (satisfaction guaranteed)
You can have it (take my heart)
If you want it you can have it (take my heart)
If you want it.

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Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, and funk group, originally formed in 1964 as the Jazziacs based in Jersey City, New Jersey. more »

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Written by: ROBERT BELL, RONALD NATHAN BELL, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, EUMIR DEODATO, CLAYDES SMITH, JAMES WARREN TAYLOR

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" is a song by the American band Kool & the Gang. The band was founded in mid-1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey, by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell.
Release
This song was released as a single in 1981 under the De-Lite Records label and was included in their "Something Special" album, which was the same year's release.
Music Style
The song belongs to the genres of R&B and funk, showcasing the band's unique style, which combined jazz, R&B, funk, soul, and pop music.
Chart Success
"Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" was a significant success. It reached number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and also made it to the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 17.
Songwriters
The song was written by the members of Kool & the Gang themselves. The writing credits go to James "JT" Taylor, Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, George Brown, Robert "Kool" Bell, Dennis "DT" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, and Eumir Deodato.
Special Recognition
This song was one of the fourteen top 10 singles on the R&B chart for Kool & the Gang, demonstrating their popularity and influence in the 1980s music scene.
Music Video
Although music videos were not as common in 1981 as they are today, a promotional video was made for "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)." This video also similarly reflected the band's energetic vibe and popular culture of the 1980s.
Global Impact
Besides its success in America, the song also gained popularity in other countries. It reached number 29 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming an international hit.
Critical Reception
Critics often laud "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" for its catchy beat, soulful vocals, and infectious rhythm.
Influence
This song, like many of Kool & the Gang's hits, has been sampled by numerous artists throughout the years, demonstrating its lasting impact on the music industry.

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