I paid my debts
I oughta be free and clear
From here on out it's just a matter of timing
Just the right night, just the right situation
I'm not looking for a fight
But I'm ready for a confrontation, and

Whatever it takes I'm gonna get you back
Whatever you think, baby, think about that
And whatever's gone down
I know I can turn it around
I'll do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes

I wouldn't bare my soul
For anyone else but you
No, I couldn't admit maybe it was my fault
I never lied, I just didn't tell the truth
And in crossing that line it never crossed my mind
That I could lose you

Whatever it takes I'm gonna get you back
Whatever you think, baby, think about that
And whatever's gone down
I know I can turn it around
'Cause I'll do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes
I'll do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes

Desperate times call for desperate measures
Oh desperate measures

And whatever it takes I'm gonna get you back
Whatever you think, baby, think about that
And whatever's gone down
I know I can turn it around
'Cause I'll do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes

I'll do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes

I'm gonna love you 'til you come around
Oh nothing can stop me, I won't back down
I'm gonna do whatever it takes
I'll forget my pride for what I'm feeling inside for you
I'm gonna show you how it should've been

I'm gonna...