Give It All Up
Amy McDonald 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'll see that you're the only one
And the rain will fall from the sky
Guess it's goodbye

Is there anyone you can call
Have you got nobody left at all
Your back'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'll forgive you
In a song

I wish that I could soar in the sky
I wish that I could fly fly fly
Say goodbye to my mother and bye to my dad
You're all I had

Is there anyone you can call
Have you got nobody left at all
Your back's against the wall
Is there no place else you'd rather be
Did you give it all up just for me

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amy McDonald's song "Give it all up" are open to interpretation, but at its core, the song seems to be addressing the theme of sacrifice. The singer of the song, who is presumably Amy herself, is questioning whether her partner gave up everything for her sake. The chorus is particularly telling in this regard, as it repeatedly asks the question, "Did you give it all up just for me?" The singer also expresses her own feelings of guilt and regret for potentially causing her partner to sacrifice so much.

The song's verses are somewhat more vague in their meaning, perhaps intentionally so. They describe the singer's belief in her partner and their relationship, as well as a wish for freedom and escape. However, the lyrics ultimately return to the central theme of sacrifice, with the line "Say goodbye to my mother and bye to my dad / You're all I had" suggesting that the singer herself may have given up important parts of her life for her partner's sake.

Overall, "Give it all up" is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices people make for love, and the guilt and regret that can come from those sacrifices. The song touches on themes of loyalty, commitment, and forgiveness, and leaves the listener with a sense of both sadness and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe in everything I see
I trust everything that my eyes perceive.

I believe you do the best for me
I have faith that you're always doing your best for me.

It's not a lot, it's all I've got
I don't have much, but what I have is everything to me.

I believe that the day will come When you'll see that you're the only one And the rain will fall from the sky Guess it's goodbye
I have hope that one day you'll realize you're my soulmate, but until then it's time to say goodbye.

Is there anyone you can call Have you got nobody left at all Your back'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'll forgive you In a song
Are you truly alone and have no one else to turn to? Did you sacrifice everything for me? I apologize if I misunderstood you, and I'll extend my forgiveness through this song.

I wish that I could soar in the sky I wish that I could fly fly fly Say goodbye to my mother and bye to my dad You're all I had
I yearn to escape like a bird and say farewell to my family, but you're the only one I have left.

Is there anyone you can call Have you got nobody left at all Your back's against the wall Is there no place else you'd rather be Did you give it all up just for me
Are you truly alone and have no one else to turn to? Did you sacrifice everything for me?

Is there no place else you'd rather be Did you give it all up just for me
Did you forsake all other ambitions and opportunities just for me, or is there somewhere else you'd rather be?

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