God Knows
El Perro del Mar Lyrics
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I've been taking a lot without giving back
God knows
I've been taking a lot without giving back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back to the love
God knows
I've been taking a lot without giving back
God knows
I've been taking a lot without giving back
God knows
I've been asking a lot without giving back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back
You gotta give to get
You gotta give to get back to the love
Get back got to get back
Get back got to get back
Get back got to get back
Get back got to get back
The lyrics of El Perro del Mar's song "God Knows" are a reflection on the idea of reciprocity and the balance of give and take in relationships. The singer of the song acknowledges that they have been taking a lot without giving anything in return, and they recognize that this is not sustainable. They then repeat the phrase "you gotta give to get" several times to emphasize the importance of finding balance and making an effort to contribute to a relationship.
The line "you gotta give to get back to the love" suggests that love is something that requires effort and investment, and that it is not something that can be taken for granted. By acknowledging their own shortcomings and committing to giving more in the relationship, the singer hopes to restore the balance and reconnect with the love that they have been missing.
Overall, the lyrics of "God Knows" are a heartfelt plea for reciprocity and a reminder that love requires effort and investment from both parties. It is a universal message that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled to maintain a healthy balance in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
God knows
Acknowledging that a higher power understands their actions
I've been taking a lot without giving back
Realizing that they have been receiving without reciprocating
You gotta give to get
Emphasizing the idea that one must give in order to receive
You gotta give to get back
Further emphasizing the importance of giving in order to receive
You gotta give to get back to the love
Stressing the necessity of giving in order to receive love
I've been asking a lot without giving back
Acknowledging that they have been making demands without offering anything in return
Get back got to get back
Reiterating the need to reciprocate in order to maintain relationships
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mxrican25
GIRLS has done it again with the music...loved this song.
@harrisonhanson2998
Same!
@deathinmidsummer
Memories of 2006 while living, working and mindlessly partying in South Beach. I used to spend whatever little time I had to myself in my room listening to a lot of indie bands like El Perro Del Mar, Camera Obscura and Cat Power. They were not the happiest of times, but my heart is very much attached to them.
@user-ku7on5rb4o
Me, but Montreal. Hard to even listen to these tunes without feeling wistful and kind of reflecting on what the hell I've done with my life in years since then.
@pp-lj8fp
I came straight from Girls ep! Well... Google and then here. Such a lovely song!
@Nel1y
An episode of Girls brought me here, and this song is magical.
@BudCr0w
I'm complatetly in love with her and her music. I want to see her so bad!
@LesleyLesPaul
...what a song !!! brilliant !!! LES
@CarolinaServindz
...gracias a alguien de Tenis Verdes, q me hizo escuchar al perro del mar. Me fascinó esta rolita, i loved :) saludos!!
@nickbooze9766
God, does Girls still hold up.
The definitive show of the '10's and late millennials.