Give It Up
CARRTOONS feat. Joanna Teters Lyrics


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All my love is for you
Won't you give it up
Have you had enough?

Silver lining
Seemed to fall away
I'm realizing
That I shouldn't stay
Would it matter
To you if I say
That I can't do it no more, i gotta save face

All my love is for you
Won't you give it up
Give it up for me
All my love is for you
Have you had enough?

What good is it that gave you
Gave you everything that I can
And left nothing on inside
To glue me back together again
I've been searching for the pieces
I've been losing time
I'm regretting that I loved you
You never satisfied, no

All my love is for you
Won't you give it up




(Have you had enough?)
Give it up for me

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a plea from the artist to their significant other to let go of their failed relationship. The first verse reveals that the artist has come to the realization that they shouldn't continue to hold on to what's left of the relationship. The use of the phrase "silver lining" suggests that there was once a positive aspect of the relationship, but it has diminished over time. The artist then questions whether it would matter to their partner if they were to say they can't do it anymore and need to save face. The chorus is a straightforward ask for the partner to give up on the relationship, with the artist explicitly stating that they have given all their love to them.


In the second verse, the artist expresses their disappointment that despite giving their all to the relationship, it was still not enough to keep it together. The use of the phrase "left nothing on the inside to glue me back together again" is a metaphorical admission that the relationship has broken the artist's heart and they are having a hard time coping with it. They have been searching for the pieces but cannot find them, and they regret having loved their partner who never seemed satisfied. The artist then repeats the chorus, emphasizing the need for their partner to give the relationship up.


Overall, the lyrics of "Give It Up" are a raw and emotional plea for an end to a failing relationship. The artist has given their all to the relationship but has come to accept that it's time to let go. The song is relatable to anyone who has struggled with letting go of a relationship that has passed its expiration date.


Line by Line Meaning

All my love is for you
I am devoted to you and only you


Won't you give it up
Please reciprocate my love and devotion


Have you had enough?
Are you tired of being in this relationship?


Silver lining
Something positive that was once there


Seemed to fall away
Has disappeared or become less prominent


I'm realizing
I am coming to the understanding


That I shouldn't stay
That it is time for me to leave


Would it matter
Is it important to you


To you if I say
If I express to you


That I can't do it no more, i gotta save face
I am unable to continue and I need to protect my self-respect


Give it up for me
Please show me that you love me in return


What good is it that gave you
What is the point of what I gave you


Gave you everything that I can
I gave you all that I had


And left nothing on inside
I have nothing left inside of me


To glue me back together again
To heal me and mend my brokenness


I've been searching for the pieces
I am trying to find the parts of myself that I have lost


I've been losing time
I have wasted time on this relationship


I'm regretting that I loved you
I am feeling remorseful for ever loving you


You never satisfied, no
You could never make me truly happy




Writer(s): Joanna Teters

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