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Ambition Lyrics by The Knack

Zoom

1998

Who wants it who dares
Why bother oh yeah
You're eager you're square
You're headed somewhere

Take a little off your backspin baby
Just remember how to play and play to win
Just like an uptown hope chest someone's throwing overboard
Another downtown leftout living on the second floor
You're still the same just rearranged
Ambition it's guaranteed
Ambition it's all you need

Taking nothing on the backend baby
Just a smile and a knife will close the deal
Just like an uptown hope chest someone's throwing overboard
Another downtown leftout living on the second floor
You're still the same just rearranged
Ambition it's guaranteed
Ambition it's all you need

I hear you knocking
Are you for real
Are you just shopping
For a better deal

Who needs it who cares
Why bother oh yeah
You're bleeding you're scared
You're speeding nowhere

Take a little off your backspin baby
Just remember how to play and play to win
Just like an uptown hope chest someone's throwing overboard
Another downtown leftout living on the second floor
You're still the same just rearranged
Ambition it's guaranteed
Ambition it's all you need

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About “Ambition” by The Knack

Read the complete lyrics to "Ambition" by The Knack from the album "Zoom" in 1998. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Ambition" is credited to The Knack. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Ambition" appears on "Zoom" in 1998.

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