englishHip-Hop, Pop, R&B
Take What You Want Lyrics
by Post Malone
Lyricist: Post Malone, Louis Bell, Justinin Stein, Ian Grande Jr., Henry Braxtan
28 views • Published on Sep 24, 2026
Take What You Want Lyrics
Oh
I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
I never needed anything from you
And all I ever asked was for the truth (All I ever asked was for)
You showed your tongue and it was forked in two
Your venom was lethal, I almost believed you (Almost believed you)
Yeah, you preyed on my every mistake
Waited on me to break, held me under hopin' I would drown
Like a plague, I was wasting away
Tryna find my way out, find my way out (Find my way out)
And it finally came the day
I start giving my heart away
For Heaven's sake, my bones will break
But you never own my soul, no
[Chorus: Post Malone]
I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me?
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
I took them stones you threw, made chains for the crew (Ice)
I brought up 10 hoes, this coupe only made for two (Yeah)
They all ran through it, it ain't nothing left to do
I need some more reasons to live out this evening (Straight up)
I've been sippin' forever and just taking whatever
Hoping, thinking whenever you'll be back around
Let's go our ways, whichever
You say how is however long
'Cause you know I never be alone
Love (Love)
Shorty gon' back (Shorty gon' back)
Need it on sight (Need it on sight)
Crack it all back (Crack it all back)
Give her that pipe (Give her that pipe)
All of my cash (All of my cash)
Shawty went bad (Shawty went bad)
I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone
You bled me dry just like the tears you never show
Why don't you take what you want from me
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Why don't you take what you want from me
Take what you need from me
Take what you want and go
Take it all away
Why don't you (Take what you want, take what you need)
Take what you need from me, yeah
(Take what you want) Why don't you (Take what you need)
(What you need, yeah)
Meaning of Take What You Want
“Take What You Want” by Post Malone is a brutally honest and darkly humorous exploration of toxic relationships, framed through the lens of cyclical self-destruction and ultimately, reclamation. The core narrative revolves around a speaker who has been repeatedly drained – “bled dry like the tears you never show” – by a manipulative partner, symbolized by a ‘heart of stone’. Initially pleading for reciprocation – “Why don’t you take what you want from me?” – he quickly pivots to demonstrating his newfound agency and defiance. The song charts a descent into excess and self-sabotage: lavish spending with multiple partners ("10 hoes," "all my cash"), fueled by a desperate need for distraction and validation, mirroring the initial betrayal. This chaotic behavior isn’t simply hedonistic; it's a pointed rejection of the emotional vulnerability that allowed the other person to exploit him. The repeated chorus emphasizes this shift – he’s no longer begging for something, but offering the freedom for his former tormentor to take what they desire and move on.
Post Malone’s signature blend of raw emotion and nonchalant delivery amplifies this message. He doesn't wallow in victimhood; instead, he acknowledges the damage while simultaneously asserting control. The shift towards braggadocious boasts about wealth and fleeting relationships underscores a deliberate distancing. Ultimately, “Take What You Want” isn’t just about escaping a bad relationship; it’s about rejecting the patterns of dependency and recognizing one's own worth – even if that recognition is momentarily obscured by a haze of excess. The final lines, "I feel you crumble in my arms down to your heart of stone," suggest a complete severing of ties, signifying a hard-won liberation from emotional manipulation.
Tags:
post maloneheartbreaksad lyricstrap musictake what you want
Related Lyrics
stay here 4 life lyrics A$AP Rocky
english388 views
si antes te hubiera conocido karol g lyrics
english360 views
So Easy To Fall In Love Olivia Dean lyrics
english313 views
The Cure - Olivia Rodrigo
english304 views
Why You Wanna Fight Bruno Mars lyrics
english296 views
Ordinary Alex Warren lyrics
english291 views
