Give A Little Love
Noah and the Whale Lyrics

Oh well the world never seemed bigger
The world felt like a limitless adventure during the time of my youth

Than the summer of '98
The specific time that brings back these memories

Living out in the suburbs
Growing up in a place that was disconnected from city life

Planning my escape
Having an urge to leave my hometown and explore the world

I grew my hair to my shoulders
Expressing myself through my appearance

Formed a band with a couple of friends
Finding companions in my friends and creating something together

And we called ourselves The Devils Playhouse
The name we chose for our band to reflect the rebellious nature of our music

Influences like Bruce and the band
Inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen and his band

And we'd sing and play
Performing music on our own terms

Simple three chord rock and roll
The style of music we played

And miles away
The distance between our small town and the rest of the world

The other kids would just grow old
Watching others settle into a mundane life, while we wanted more

But we're making our own way out
Taking control of our own path and not being held back by expectations

Well we'd practice every week in my bedroom
Dedicating time and effort to improving our music and skills

While my parents were working in town
Using our time wisely while our parents were away

And one morning in our school assembly
An opportunity to showcase our music in front of others

Played a cover of "Don't Let Me Down"
Choosing a song we loved to share with others

The performance was nervous and awkward
Feeling anxious and unsure of ourselves on stage

But the passion was real and profound
Despite our nerves, our love for music shone through

And the kids in the audience laughing
Being teased by others who didn't understand our passion

While the band just looked at the ground
Feeling defeated and embarrassed

But the victory
Despite the laughter, we still felt triumphant for sharing our music

For the kids who believe in rock and roll
The bond shared by those who love and appreciate this genre of music

I know for me
On a personal level, this experience was meaningful and unforgettable

That performance lives, it never grows old
A memory that will always stand out and be cherished

Well I'd give it all back just to do it again
Wishing to relive this time and experience with my friends

Turn back time, be with my friends
Feeling nostalgic for the past and missing the camaraderie shared with my bandmates

Tonight
Reflecting on these memories at this moment in time