Something's Gotta Give
All Time Low(올 타임 로우) Lyrics
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With pins and needles in my head
And the clock ticking off the wall
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
I don't even know myself
I wish I could be someone else
But I don't have a clue at all
I'm sinking
You're wading
I'm thinking something's gotta give
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give (Oh)
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Maybe I'm a fucking waste
Filling up the empty space
I've been here way too long
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
I'm feeling like a nervous wreck
Living on my last paycheck
I'm a cliché in a song
And everybody's singing along
I'm sinking
You're wading
I'm thinking something's gotta give
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Oh
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Someone please come pull me out
From the shadow of my doubt
Wake me up
I'm falling
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give (Oh)
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live (Dying to live)
Something's gotta give
I'm sinking (I'm sinking)
You're wading (You're wading)
I'm thinking something's gotta give
(Oh)
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live (Dying to live)
Something's gotta give
The lyrics of "Something's Gotta Give" by All Time Low reflect the feelings of being stuck in a rut, unsure of oneself, and longing for change. The first stanza describes waking up in a strange place with a pounding headache and a sense of confusion, symbolizing the feeling of being lost in life. The second verse shows how the singer feels out of place and like they do not belong where they are, which is a common feeling in young people still trying to find their path in life.
The chorus is a cry for help and a desire for something to change; the statement "Something's gotta give" shows the desperation and desire for action to drive change. The lines "wake me up, say enough is enough, I'm dying to live" are a call to action, a plea to escape the monotony of everyday life and start living on their own terms. The bridge of the song adds to these ideas of feeling stuck and trapped, with lyrics like "someone please come pull me out from the shadow of my doubt."
What makes this song so poignant is its relatability. Everyone has felt stuck or unsure of their path in life and has yearned for a change; that is precisely what the song captures. The lyrics display the frustration of being caught in a cycle, dissatisfied with the same old routine, and searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in a stranger's bed
I find myself in unknown circumstances
With pins and needles in my head
I am experiencing discomfort and confusion
And the clock ticking off the wall
I am aware of the passage of time
I don't even know myself
I am unsure of my own identity
I wish I could be someone else
I desire to escape from myself
But I don't have a clue at all
I am lost and uncertain
I'm sinking
I am deteriorating and in need of help
You're wading
You are trying to keep me afloat
I'm thinking something's gotta give
I am considering the need for a drastic change
Wake me up
Help me become aware of my situation
Say enough is enough
Acknowledge that a change is necessary
I'm dying to live
I am desperate for a better life
Pull me out
Rescue me from my current situation
Of this sinking town
Escape from this place of stagnation
Maybe I'm a fucking waste
I have a negative view of myself
Filling up the empty space
Trying to fill a void in my life
I've been here way too long
Stuck in a negative routine for too long
I'm feeling like a nervous wreck
I am anxious and fearful
Living on my last paycheck
I am struggling to make ends meet
I'm a cliché in a song
I am a common theme in music
And everybody's singing along
Others can relate to my struggles
Someone please come pull me out
I am in desperate need of assistance
From the shadow of my doubt
I need someone to help me overcome my insecurities
I'm falling
I am losing control
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER GASKARTH, ALEXEI CONSTANTINE MISOUL, ANDREW GOLDSTEIN, DAN STEVEN BOOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mik-mik5085
"Something's Gotta Give"
I woke up in a stranger's bed
With pins and needles in my head
And the clock ticking off the wall
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
I don't even know myself
I wish I could be someone else
But I don't have a clue at all
Oh, yeah
I'm sinking
You're wading
I'm thinking something's gotta give
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Oh
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Maybe I'm a fucking waste
Filling up the empty space
I've been here way too long
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
I'm feeling like a nervous wreck
Living on my last paycheck
I'm a cliché in a song
And everybody's singing along
I'm sinking
You're wading
I'm thinking something's gotta give
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Oh
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Someone please come pull me out
From the shadow of my doubt
Wake me up
I'm falling
Oh
Wake me up
Say enough is enough
I'm dying to live
Something's gotta give
Oh
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live (dying to live)
Something's gotta give
I'm sinking (I'm sinking)
You're wading (you're wading)
I'm thinking something's gotta give
Oh
Pull me out
Of this sinking town
I'm dying to live (dying to live)
Something's gotta give
@hopelessrecords
Thanks everyone for staying up late and watching!!
@chloelouiseswann
6am in the UK! Stayed up last night for the premier and tonight for the video!! Dedication :)
@fangirlprofessional5151
im grounded for psychotically laughing at zombie/Frenchfry Alex. do you get how hard it is to explain to your parents that your favorite band dressed the singer up as a french fry, but plot twist he's a zombie and eats the rest of the band members and a cat.
@JessicaHaize
Sleep is for the weak
@christenandjustinfan
Yes you're welcome
@21DianaSofia
Is hustlers we're talking about BEST FANDOM
@britterthecritter4531
why do nearly all the bands that I like rarely make normal music videos
@raekasharma5454
5 Secønds øf Fall Øut Chemical at the Discø! I love your username
@streamoflillies2345
Because normal is overrated. Besides, what is a 'normal' music video?
@Lana-kv9io
same here lol