Give It to You
A. Clark Lyrics


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Lately I've been afraid that
You might change
Out with him, while I'm home
On Saturdays
Late nights in your kitchen with a drink
When you know that used to be our thing
Want to speak my mind
But it's not my place
Now I
Feel alone
But now I
Have to let you go
I don't mean to be selfish
Can't help it, watching you slip away
Hold my tongue 'cause I wish you the best
But I think it's driving me insane
Knew that I was losing you
When your wallpaper changed
And you couldn't stop saying his name
I don't mean to be selfish, so
I guess I'll give you away
We both brought you flowers
On the same night
Broke my heart when his made you
Happier than mine
Used to be the one who made your day
Only now it carries so much weight
Used to be that guy
But that's alright
I don't mean to be selfish
Can't help it, watching you slip away
Hold my tongue 'cause I wish you the best
But I think it's driving me insane
Knew that I was losing you
When your wallpaper changed
And you couldn't stop saying his name
I don't mean to be selfish, so
I guess I'll give you away
You'll meet his friends
Spend holidays
With his family watching movies on the winter days
You'll get a ring
And move away
Do everything with him like we had planned someday
I don't mean to be selfish
Can't help it, watching you slip away
Hold my tongue 'cause I wish you the best
But I think it's driving me insane
Knew that I was losing you
When your wallpaper changed
And you couldn't stop saying his name




I don't mean to be selfish, so
I guess I'll give you away

Overall Meaning

In the song "Give It To You" by A. Clark, the lyrics reflect the emotional turmoil and heartbreak of a person witnessing their partner drift away and move on with someone else. The singer expresses their fear and apprehension about the possibility of their partner changing and finding happiness with another person. The sense of displacement and loneliness is palpable as the singer describes feeling like an outsider in their own relationship, observing their partner spending time with someone new while they are left at home on Saturdays, reminiscing about the shared moments they used to have.


The lyrics delve into the internal struggle of wanting to express their feelings and hold on to the relationship, yet recognizing that it is no longer their place to intervene or cling on to something that is slipping away. The singer grapples with conflicting emotions of love, selfishness, and acceptance, acknowledging the inevitability of letting go and allowing their partner to move on. The bittersweet realization that they have to give up on the relationship despite their lingering attachment illustrates the painful process of detachment and acceptance.


The imagery of the changing wallpaper and the incessant mention of the new person's name serve as poignant symbols of the shifting dynamics and the growing distance between the singer and their partner. The comparison of bringing flowers on the same night only to feel the sting of realizing that someone else can make their partner happier encapsulates the heart-wrenching experience of being replaced and left behind. The singer navigates feelings of inadequacy and acceptance, coming to terms with the fact that they have lost their place in their partner's life and must resign themselves to letting go.


The final verse paints a poignant picture of the inevitability of their partner moving on and creating new memories with someone else, symbolized by meeting his friends, spending holidays, and ultimately getting engaged and starting a new life together. The singer's resignation to the situation is a mix of sadness, resignation, and a tinge of bitterness, yet underlying it all is a sense of acceptance and a desire for their partner's happiness, even if it means sacrificing their own. The internal conflict and emotional journey portrayed in the song resonate with the universal experience of heartbreak, acceptance, and ultimately letting go of a love that was once cherished.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been afraid that
Recently, I've been worried that


You might change
You may start acting differently


Out with him, while I'm home
You're spending time with him instead of me


On Saturdays
During the weekend


Late nights in your kitchen with a drink
Late nights spent together in your kitchen, having a drink


When you know that used to be our thing
When you remember that this was something we used to do together


Want to speak my mind
I want to express my thoughts


But it's not my place
But I don't have the right to do so


Now I
Now, I'm


Feel alone
Feeling lonely


But now I
But now, I


Have to let you go
Have to move on from you


I don't mean to be selfish
I don't intend to be self-centered


Can't help it, watching you slip away
I can't help but notice you drifting away


Hold my tongue 'cause I wish you the best
Keeping quiet because I want the best for you


But I think it's driving me insane
But I feel like it's driving me crazy


Knew that I was losing you
I knew I was losing your love


When your wallpaper changed
When you started changing things around you


And you couldn't stop saying his name
And you kept mentioning his name


I guess I'll give you away
I suppose I'll let you go


We both brought you flowers
We both gave you flowers


On the same night
At the same time


Broke my heart when his made you
It hurt me when his flowers made you


Happier than mine
Happier than the ones I gave you


Used to be the one who made your day
I used to be the one who brightened your day


Only now it carries so much weight
But now it feels heavy and burdensome


But that's alright
But that's okay


You'll meet his friends
You'll get to know his friends


Spend holidays
Celebrate holidays


With his family watching movies on the winter days
Watching movies with his family during the cold season


You'll get a ring
You'll receive an engagement ring


And move away
And relocate


Do everything with him like we had planned someday
Do all the things we had envisioned doing together with him




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jake Clark, Mira Housey

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