What it takes to be My guy What it takes to make Me shine What it takes to get Me fired up Who's got What it takes to be My beau What it takes to make Me glow What it takes to make This beat flow Everybody talks about what they think they need The make up a list of things: 1, 2, 3... Everyone is different but where we can agree Is every girl wants her boy to treat her sweet Don't think that being mean will get you anywhere Don't think that acting cool will make me want to care I just need your respect, if you're gonna be the one And if you must apply then try to get the job done Who's got What it takes to be My guy