From the recording TAKEN
This is the first song Cathryn ever sang for me. I remember thinking when I finished it, "Now that's a good one." If only all women could be this confident!!
Lyrics
TAKEN
I WAS TAKEN BY THE VERY SIGHT OF YOU
NOW I’M SHAKIN’ IN MY SHOES
AND I AIN’T MAKIN’ NO EXCUSES
BUT I USUALLY AIN’T AFFECTED THIS WAY…
I WAS CAPTURED, FROZEN IN MY TRACKS
NOW THERE AIN’T NO TAKIN’ BACK
YOU GOT A HOLD ON ME, EXACTLY
WHAT I’M FEELING NOW IS HARD TO EXPLAIN..
IT AIN’T POSSESSION
I’M A WOMAN WHO KNOWS SHE OWNS HER FREEDOM
TO GO AND BE GONE
IT AIN’T OBSESSION
I DON’T KEEP TO BE KEPT AND YOU CAN BET
I GIVE AND GET WHAT I WANT…
NOW I’M TAKEN
AND I DON’T CARE WHO KNOWS IT
I’M SECURE ENOUGH TO SHOW IT, OH IT
FEELS SO GOOD…I’M TAKEN