“It captures that ‘us against the world,’ concept,” Cale Dodds says of his … Read Full Bio ↴“It captures that ‘us against the world,’ concept,” Cale Dodds says of his debut EP, Wild and Reckless. “The title Wild and Reckless is about that desire for freedom and that endless ambition to fight for something more,” Cale says, while the album as a whole speaks to young love and its possibilities. “There’s no map…but there is that fire to chase it and try to find it.” Produced by Kyle Jacobs and Matt McClure (Lee Brice), Wild and Reckless was recorded at the renowned Ocean Way Recording Studios.

In addition to laying tracks in Music City, Cale Dodds is making tracks on the road, opening for the likes of Brett Eldredge, Billy Currington, and Sam Hunt. Cale has recently partnered with JustinBoots as “JustinAmerica Country Artist” and with AT&T U-verse for the Country Deep Tour with David Nail. Fans can check out Cale’s upcoming tour dates on caledodds.com and can hear Cale’s music, described by him as a rooted in Country, Classic Rock, and Pop, on iTunes.

Give It Back
Cale Dodds Lyrics

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I got a fire burning deep in my chest, you lit it up on the day that we met. & I can't, put it out.
You left the taste right there on my lips, still high from the very first kiss. & I ain't coming down.
Take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
No.
Take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
Its yours to love, yours to break.
Girl, I'm all in either way.
So, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.

No.
I don't wanna leave a single trace of doubt.
I hope you're in, but it don't matter if you're out.
Cause I can't, stop it now.
There's no way to know girl, if we'll end up hurt.
But, I ain't easing into this, I'm diving in headfirst.
So, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
No.
Take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
Its yours to love, yours to break.
Girl, I'm all in either way.
So, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
No.
Its right here, it's beating.
So love it, or leave it.
It's right here, it's beating.
So love it, or leave it.
Don't wanna wonder about what, could've been, should've been.
Don't wanna dance around it, gonna tell it like it is.
I know its feeling like its stealing, but I'm deep in it.
So go on, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
Go on, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
No Its yours to love, yours to break.
Girl, I'm all in either way.
So, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
No.

Give it back, don't give it back.
Give it back, don't give it back."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cale Dodds's song Give It Back express the passionate and all-consuming feeling of falling love. The first verse conveys how the person he fell in love with has ignited a fire deep within him that he can't extinguish. The second verse explains how even the taste of the person's lips after their very first kiss has left an unforgettable mark on him. He is willing to give his heart to their love, trusting that they will cherish it and not break it. He acknowledges that there is a possibility of getting hurt, but he is willing to give his all to this relationship. He implores the person to "take my heart, don't give it back," indicating that he is completely committed to them and believes that they are his soulmate.

The pre-chorus highlights his intense desire to be with this person, and he's willing to be straightforward and honest about his feelings. He does not wish to have any doubts, and he declares his intentions to put his heart on the line. In the chorus, he continues to repeat his plea, begging the person to take his heart and never give it back. He trusts that he is all in, and he wants to experience love with them regardless of their decisions.

This song captures the depth of love and the willingness to risk it all in the name of that feeling. It beautifully communicates the message that love is precious, and when one finds someone worth loving fiercely, they should hold onto them and give them everything they have.

Line by Line Meaning

I got a fire burning deep in my chest, you lit it up on the day that we met. & I can't, put it out.
I feel a strong passion within me that you ignited on the day we met and I can't seem to extinguish it.

You left the taste right there on my lips, still high from the very first kiss. & I ain't coming down.
Your first kiss left a lasting impression and it's still affecting me strongly.

Take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
I want you to keep my heart and never return it.

Take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
I'm entrusting my heart to you completely and I don't want it back.

Its yours to love, yours to break.
My heart is in your hands to either cherish or destroy.

Girl, I'm all in either way.
I've committed to this relationship completely regardless of the outcome.

I don't wanna leave a single trace of doubt.
I want our relationship to be free of any uncertainties or doubts.

I hope you're in, but it don't matter if you're out.
I would prefer if you're committed to our relationship, but even if you're not, my feelings won't change.

Cause I can't, stop it now.
I am unable to control these strong emotions within me.

There's no way to know girl, if we'll end up hurt.
There's no guarantee that our relationship won't end in heartbreak.

But, I ain't easing into this, I'm diving in headfirst.
I'm not taking this relationship slowly or cautiously, I'm going all in.

Its right here, it's beating.
My heart is still beating strongly for you.

So love it, or leave it.
You can either embrace my love or walk away from it.

Don't wanna wonder about what, could've been, should've been.
I don't want to live with regrets about what could or should have happened in our relationship.

Don't wanna dance around it, gonna tell it like it is.
I want to be honest and upfront about my feelings for you.

I know its feeling like its stealing, but I'm deep in it.
Even though it may feel like I'm taking something from you, know that my feelings for you are sincere.

So go on, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
I am urging you to take my heart and never return it to me.

Go on, take my heart, don't give it back, don't give it back.
I am repeating my plea for you to take my heart and never give it back.

Give it back, don't give it back.
I am conflicted about whether I want my heart back or not.

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