Barbie moved on to form Barbie's Cradle with a couple of members from Hungry Young Poets (aka HYP). Their first single, "The Dance", became a hit due to its melancholic and folk sound. The band's popularity further increased after the teen soap opera from ABS-CBN, entitle "Tabing Ilog", used a song of the same from their debut album. Following on their success, they released their sophomore album called "Music from the Buffet Table".
Give Yourself Away
Barbie Almalbis Lyrics
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Speak your heart what you are dreaming of
These adventures missing the point
Have held you back these self-help gurus
Bore you out of your mind
Round and round and round it goes
Where it's gonna stop sure everybody knows
On to the center of the ege
Right where the untamed
Is waiting for you there
Will you give yourself away
Wake up from this slumber
Refuse to be reduced to a mere number
This indecision has caused you time
These side show leeches drained you dry
It's to shout a fight
To kick and scream
It's time to move to the extreme
You've got to go far from the middle
On to the center of the edge
Right whee the untamed
Will help you find yourself
Out on a limb
Over your head
Far from the comfort of your bed
Out of the line
Out of control
Out of the confines of your mind
Far from the sanitary
Far from this ordinary world
Will you give yourself away
Hmm... self away... hmm
Exceedingly
Abundantly
More than you could ask or think
In "Give Yourself Away," Barbie Almalbis encourages listeners to let go of self-help gurus and societal expectations to find their true selves. The song opens with a call for honesty and vulnerability, urging listeners to share their true thoughts and dreams. Almalbis details the dangers of following the advice of self-help gurus who offer empty promises of success without addressing underlying issues. She sings that these advisors have "held you back" and "bored you out of your mind." The repetition of "round and round and round it goes / Where it's gonna stop sure everybody knows" highlights the cycle of insecurity and unfulfilled promises that trap people in their comfort zones.
The chorus urges listeners to break away from the safety of conformity and venture "out on a limb / Over your head / Far from the comfort of your bed." Almalbis challenges her listeners to find the "center of the edge," where they can embrace the untamed and discover their true selves. The bridge of the song offers motivational imagery, proclaiming that by breaking from the mold, listeners can experience "Exceedingly / Abundantly / More than you could ask or think."
Line by Line Meaning
Say out loud what you are thinking
Express your thoughts and feelings without fear or hesitation
Speak your heart what you are dreaming of
Share your aspirations and deepest desires
These adventures missing the point
You've been going on journeys without a clear purpose or goal
Have held you back these self-help gurus
Self-proclaimed experts who claim to help have negatively affected your progress
Bore you out of your mind
Their advice is uninteresting and unproductive
Round and round and round it goes
You've been stuck in a cycle of monotony, unable to progress
Where it's gonna stop sure everybody knows
You need to break free from this cycle, and everyone knows it
You've got to go far from the middle
You need to step out of your comfort zone and take risks
On to the center of the edge
Find the heart of the unknown and unexplored
Right where the untamed
Where unpredictable and uncontrolled situations lie
Is waiting for you there
There's an opportunity for growth and fulfillment, but you need to seize it
Will you give yourself away
Are you willing to let go of your fears and limitations and take a leap of faith?
Wake up from this slumber
Stop being passive and start taking charge of your life
Refuse to be reduced to a mere number
Don't let others define you based on statistics or norms
This indecision has caused you time
Your hesitation and uncertainty has wasted precious opportunities
These side show leeches drained you dry
People who take advantage of you and suck your energy and resources
It's to shout a fight
It's time to be vocal and assertive
To kick and scream
To express your emotions and frustrations without holding back
It's time to move to the extreme
It's time to do something radical and unconventional
Will help you find yourself
In the midst of chaos and unpredictability, you will discover your true self
Out on a limb
Taking risks and being vulnerable
Over your head
Put yourself in situations that challenge and overwhelm you
Far from the comfort of your bed
Don't be complacent and content with the safety of your routine
Out of the line
Breaking free from conformity and expectations
Out of control
Embracing the uncertainty and unpredictability of life
Out of the confines of your mind
Breaking free from the limitations and fears of your own thoughts
Far from the sanitary
Stepping out of the ordinary and the safe
Far from this ordinary world
You need to pursue something beyond the mundane and the usual
Will you give yourself away
Are you ready to give everything you have to achieve your dreams?
Hmm... self away... hmm
Reflect on whether you are truly willing and able to take the leap
Exceedingly
Above and beyond what you think is possible or achievable
Abundantly
More than enough to satisfy and fulfill you
More than you could ask or think
Achieving your dreams will exceed your expectations and go beyond what you imagine is possible
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.