Give It All Up
Amy Macdonald Lyrics


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I believe in everything I see.
I believe you do the best for me.
It's not a lot.
It's all I've got.

I believe that the day will come.
When you see that your the only one.
And the rain will fall from the sky.
This is goodbye.

Is there anyone you can call.
Have you got nobody left at all.
Your map's against the wall.
Is there no place else you'd rather be.
Did you give it all up just for me.
I'm sorry if you got me wrong.
I forgive you in a song.

I wish that i could sore in the sky.
I wish that i could fly, fly, fly.
I say goodbye to my mother and bye to my dad.
You're all I have.

Is there anyone you can call.
Have you got nobody left at all.
Your map's against the wall.
Is there no place else you'd rather be.
Did you give it all up just. for me.
I'm sorry if you got me wrong.
I forgive you in a song.




Is there no place else you'd rather be.
Did you give it all up just. for me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amy Macdonald's "Give It All Up" depict the complicated emotions of someone who feels responsible for another person's sacrifices in their life. The first two lines of the song, "I believe in everything I see. I believe you do the best for me," set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the singer's almost unwavering faith in the other person's commitment to their relationship. As the song progresses, the singer starts to question if their loved one has given up too much for them: "Is there no place else you'd rather be. Did you give it all up just for me."


The chorus of the song is particularly compelling, as it shows how even when the singer's loved one goes through difficult times, they remain the only constant in their life. This is evident in the lyrics, "Is there anyone you can call. Have you got nobody left at all? Your map's against the wall. Is there no place else you'd rather be. Did you give it all up just for me?" The singer is questioning whether their loved one's devotion to them is solitary, which leads them to acknowledge the sacrifices made for them.


Overall, "Give It All Up" deals with themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and the complications that arise from being deeply connected to someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe in everything I see.
I have faith in what my senses perceive and my surroundings.


I believe you do the best for me.
I trust that you always act in my best interest.


It's not a lot.
My belief and trust might not seem like much, but it's all I have.


It's all I've got.
My faith and trust are my only hope and the thing I can rely upon.


I believe that the day will come.
I have faith that someday the truth will surface.


When you see that your the only one.
When you realize that none of the other options is more valid.


And the rain will fall from the sky.
The truth will be revealed no matter how unpleasant it is.


This is goodbye.
Our relationship will likely end once the truth is out in the open.


Is there anyone you can call.
Do you have anyone you can turn to in times of need?


Have you got nobody left at all.
Do you feel alone and abandoned without any person to support you?


Your map's against the wall.
You are stuck in a difficult situation without any apparent solution in sight.


Is there no place else you'd rather be.
Do you regret the choices you made and the present situation you are in?


Did you give it all up just for me.
Did you sacrifice everything you had for my sake?


I'm sorry if you got me wrong.
I apologize if I misunderstood your intentions and actions.


I forgive you in a song.
I express my forgiveness towards you through my music.


I wish that I could soar in the sky.
I dream of being free and liberated, like a bird soaring in the sky.


I wish that I could fly, fly, fly.
I desire to escape my current reality and problems by flying away.


I say goodbye to my mother and bye to my dad.
I mentally prepare myself to let go of my loved ones.


You're all I have.
You are everything to me and the only person I cling to.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@peternolan814

Hello,

I was listening to this song in bed on Amy's CD Woman Of The World The Best of 2007 - 2018 last night and I'm pretty sure now that the version on the CD is this performance that I can enjoy so much now on YouTube also. Actually I had downloaded the CD onto a Sandisk MP3 player and listening on excellent headphones the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro. I'm nearly 68.

Many thanks for uploading, :)

Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.

Edit. It's now a couple of hours since I wrote the comment above and I just checked the wiki about that album and the version of Give It All Up on this CD is actually from Simon Mayo's Drivetime on BBC radio I guess.



All comments from YouTube:

@nikosanastasatos1457

This song is magical ❣

@jpmurray6371

Stunning stunning stunning performance.

@peternolan814

Hello,

I was listening to this song in bed on Amy's CD Woman Of The World The Best of 2007 - 2018 last night and I'm pretty sure now that the version on the CD is this performance that I can enjoy so much now on YouTube also. Actually I had downloaded the CD onto a Sandisk MP3 player and listening on excellent headphones the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro. I'm nearly 68.

Many thanks for uploading, :)

Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.

Edit. It's now a couple of hours since I wrote the comment above and I just checked the wiki about that album and the version of Give It All Up on this CD is actually from Simon Mayo's Drivetime on BBC radio I guess.

@yazzier6306

Best song !!

@nateUKdayz

Amazing eyes

@normala3227

So nice and clean without the ink.

@davidworswick7087

Beautiful

@nikosanastasatos1457

Remember that you have time!!!

@Bob_Geldof_Says

Why are there just a handful views on this very pretty song???? ====

@tarapiatapioca4662

Maybe just because the good taste was waste. In my opinion the best version is another one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMomFnarHQU.

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