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Giving Yourself Away
Artist vs. Poet Lyrics
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You're afraid to open up or just give in
'Cause someone's gonna hurt you
Like you've been in the past
Heal the wounds, be broken glass,
Now you're jaded but please don't fade away
If you only knew how much you made me feel alive
How do we find ourselves
When this world brings so much pain
And how do we cope with the things we hate?
(The things that made us feel this way)
Oh girl, can't you see
The effect you have on me
And I'm not the only one
You stay inside, try to hide, just deny
Those who just want to make you smile
If you only knew how much you made me feel alive
Where do we go
How do we find ourselves
When this world brings so much pain
And how do we cope with the things we hate
(The things that made us feel this way)
How do we know when it's alright to take
The jump and not look back
We may never know,
That's what makes this life worth living
Taking chances, loving, giving yourself away
And woah, woah-oh
I can't stand this to see this state you're in
And no, no, oh
I want to make your fears all go away
'Cause you make me weak every single day
Where do we go
How do we find ourselves
When this world brings so much pain
And how do we cope with the things we hate
(The things that made us feel this way)
How do we know when it's alright to take
The jump and not look back
We may never know
That's what makes this life worth living
Taking chances, loving, giving yourself away
Giving yourself away
The lyrics of Artist vs. Poet’s “Giving Yourself Away” are a reflection on the difficulties and fears that come with letting others in after being hurt in the past. The song encourages the listener to take chances, to love, and to give themselves away, in spite of the realities of the world.
The opening lines introduce the fear of being hurt again that one experiences after a long history of disappointment. The metaphor of being 'broken glass' embodies the idea of fragility and the cyclical nature of hurt – when someone is hurt by others, they may hurt themselves, become 'broken glass', and perpetuate the cycle of trauma. However, the listener is also urged not to give up or fade away despite this.
As the chorus comes in, there is a crescendo of hope and resilience. The singer encourages the listener to understand the power they have over others, and how much they make others feel alive. The insecurity that the listener initially felt is replaced with a sense of purpose, and they are reminded that others see them for who they are.
The song concludes with a reflection on how we find meaning and purpose in life, despite the pain that comes with it. Life is full of risks and uncertainties, but it is up to us to take chances, to love, and to give ourselves away. This is what makes life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened again,
This situation repeats and it's becoming a pattern
You're afraid to open up or just give in
Fear is holding you back from fully embracing this situation
'Cause someone's gonna hurt you
Past experiences have left you feeling vulnerable and exposed
Like you've been in the past
You have been previously hurt in a similar way
Heal the wounds, be broken glass,
You need to address and mend your emotional trauma so that you do not continue to suffer
Now you're jaded but please don't fade away
You've grown distrustful and cynical about love, but don't give up hope
If you only knew how much you made me feel alive
Your impact on my life is overwhelmingly positive
Where do we go
There is no clear path forward
How do we find ourselves
We are both striving to understand ourselves better
When this world brings so much pain
The world is a difficult place and it is challenging to stay positive
And how do we cope with the things we hate?
We both struggle to deal with and overcome negative emotions
(The things that made us feel this way)
These negative emotions arise from past experiences
Oh girl, can't you see
I am trying to communicate how much you mean to me
The effect you have on me
You have a profound impact on my emotional state
And I'm not the only one
Others notice your positive influence as well
You stay inside, try to hide, just deny
You are avoiding your emotions and are not fully embracing this situation
Those who just want to make you smile
There are people in your life who are trying to bring joy and happiness to you
How do we know when it's alright to take
We are uncertain about when it is appropriate to take a risk
The jump and not look back
To fully embrace this situation and move forward with positivity
We may never know,
There is no certainty in life
That's what makes this life worth living
The unpredictability of life is what makes it meaningful and worth experiencing
Taking chances, loving, giving yourself away
Fully committing to love and taking risks is the path to self-discovery
And woah, woah-oh
Expressing emotional distress and concern
I can't stand this to see this state you're in
I am worried and uncomfortable with how you are feeling
And no, no, oh
Expressing the desire to alleviate your distress and pain
I want to make your fears all go away
I want to help you overcome your fears and heal emotionally
'Cause you make me weak every single day
Your effect on me is both strong and positive
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elvinsa
This song has been helping me get through some tough times recently. just want to say thank you Artist Vs. Poet.
violeteyes14
one of the best songs ever written. the lyrics are amazing<3
Sean Rho
Love this song!!!
Em Daily
I love all the emotions that are running rampant in there music. It is the best thing ever and it makes there music that much better!!
Breanna M.
this song is amazing. really good meaning.
paramorelinkinpark
SUCH AN AMAZING SONG :D
laurenyeaah
amazing song, the world can be a cruel ass bitch but music helps me through.
Kyle Phillips
great song
brett smith
i love this fucking song i wish they would have played this at the fearless friend tour :(
CrewPark
This song was so good, Mayday Parade needed that chorus. Lmao.