8mm is a trip-hop flavored pop-rock band from Los Angeles, California, Unit… Read Full Bio ↴8mm is a trip-hop flavored pop-rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States. It consists of the married couple Juliette & Sean Beavan, and Jon Nicholson.

Sean Beavan co-founded 8MM and quietly self-released their debut EP, Opener, through their website while he was producing Kill Hannah's "For Never and Ever" in 2004. Fronted by his wife, Juliette, who has been described as a cross between Billie Holiday, Beth Gibbons and Jessica Rabbit, 8MM quickly became a local underground buzz. Internet word-of-mouth led to tremendous organic support followed by global critical acclaim from artists and tastemakers such as the influential Nic Harcourt of KCRW.

As a producer and mixer, Beavan has worked with a cadre of seminal artists including Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Depeche Mode, No Doubt, System of a Down and Slayer (amongst many others).

Give It Up
8mm Lyrics

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You can't hide it from me
Admit it, baby
'Cause I'm wise to your disguise
I've seen you love me with your eyes
Even if you think I'm a fool and I just can't tell
then you don't know me well
Would you come over here and break the ice?
It would be so nice

It's what you want when you're around me
You're a little bit shy and I feel the need
And I can tell that you're happy you found me
So give it up
Why wait around when you know that you feel it?
I look through your eyes I can see that you want somebody
It could feel so good to get into it
Give it up! Give it up! You want it, baby
Give it up! Give it up! You know you got me
Come on come on come on and give it up

I can't I can't lie to you
Now we can all tell stories so come over here and love me
Even if you think I'm a fool and I just can't tell, sorry I know you well
And I know you will
Come over here an love me

It's what you want when you're around me
You're a little bit shy and I feel the need
And I can tell that you're happy you found me
So give it up
Why wait around when you know that you feel it?
I look through your eyes I can see that you want somebody
It could feel so good to get into it
Give it up! Give it up! You want it, baby
Give it up! Give it up! You know you got me
Come on come on come on and give it up

So dream your way into my life
'Cause baby, I'll give you tonight
and bring all your pictures to life
Give it up! Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Give it up! Give it up
Just give it up
Give it up

Give it up! Give it up! Yeah
Give it up! Give it up!
Come on come on come on come on
Give it up! Give it up
Won't you give it up, baby, tonight?
'Cause you know you know that it's right
Now come on, let's give it up
Come on, baby
Give it up! Give it up! Yeah
Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up!

It could feel so good to get into it
It feels so good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Give It Up" by 8mm speak about two individuals who feel a spark of attraction towards each other. The singer is wise to the other person's disguise and has seen through their eyes that they possess feelings for them. They urge the other person to admit their feelings and break the ice between them. The song expresses the want for the two individuals to come together and explore the desire that they have been feeling.

The singer highlights that even if the other person believes they are a fool and cannot tell, they know them well and can see through their facade. They want the other person to make the move and express their desires. The song’s chorus emphasizes that the other person wants the singer and is a bit shy about expressing their feelings. The singer urges them to give it up and explore their attraction.

The final verse asks the other person to dream their way into the singer's life and bring all their pictures to life. They invite them to explore their feelings for each other and give into the attraction.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't hide it from me
I can see through your disguise

Admit it, baby
Confess your feelings to me

'Cause I'm wise to your disguise
I am aware of your attempts to hide your true feelings

I've seen you love me with your eyes
I can see the love in your eyes

Even if you think I'm a fool and I just can't tell
Do not underestimate my ability to recognize your emotions

then you don't know me well
You do not fully understand me

Would you come over here and break the ice?
Initiate conversation and ease the tension between us

It would be so nice
It would be enjoyable and pleasant

You're a little bit shy and I feel the need
Your shyness is creating a desire in me to take the lead

And I can tell that you're happy you found me
I can see that you are content being around me

So give it up
Confess your feelings or desires

Why wait around when you know that you feel it?
Do not hesitate when you are certain of your emotions

I look through your eyes I can see that you want somebody
Your eyes reveal that you are seeking someone

It could feel so good to get into it
It can be enjoyable to express our emotions freely

Give it up! Give it up! You want it, baby
Do not hold back your desires, because you truly want them

Give it up! Give it up! You know you got me
You have my attention and affection

Come on come on come on and give it up
Come forward and express your feelings or desires

Now we can all tell stories so come over here and love me
Do not hide behind stories, be honest and love me

And I know you will
I am certain that you will express your emotions

So dream your way into my life
Imagine yourself being a part of my life

'Cause baby, I'll give you tonight
I will give you this moment, this experience

and bring all your pictures to life
Make your dreams a reality

Won't you give it up, baby, tonight?
Do not hold back, express yourself tonight

'Cause you know you know that it's right
You are aware that it is the right thing to do

Now come on, let's give it up
Let us both express our emotions honestly

It could feel so good to get into it
Expressing emotions can bring a lot of satisfaction

It feels so good
The joy of being honest with our emotions

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARNIE WILSON, CHYNNA PHILLIPS, GLEN BALLARD, WENDY VIORA WILSON

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