Give Me Something
Calum Scott Lyrics


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I called your number about a hundred times
And I know, that you know that it's me
I sat and listened for hours and hours
When the world got you down on your knees

All that I wanna do is to hold you tight
Love you until you're back on your feet
But it's hard when I'm laying my heart in your hands
And you don't hand yours back to me

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

I left you flowers outside your door
I see them dyin and it's killing me
Feel like a man on a walking wire
'Cause every change you get you're pushing me

You can break every bone, I'm still standing here
Wait until you can finally see
You know all that we had, it was magic
Now tragically I'm begging you please

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
Just give me something
Oh, just give me something
Oh, just give me something

I don't know how many nights
I can sit here waiting for you to come home

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
And I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

Just give me something




Oh, just give me something
Oh, just give me something

Overall Meaning

In Calum Scott's song "Give Me Something," the lyrics focus on a strained romantic relationship where one person is giving all of their love and effort while the other is seemingly holding back. The singer admits to constantly calling their partner and just wanting some sort of reassurance that they still care. He makes it clear that he knows his partner is aware it's him calling, but they don't bother to pick up the phone. The repeated line, "All that I wanna do is to hold you tight, love you until you're back on your feet," shows that he is willing to hold on, and even endure the pain, as long as he can be with his partner.


Despite the singer's desperation, he recognizes that his lover may not be capable, or unwilling, to give him what he needs emotionally. The lyrics, "I don't need to know but you're giving nothing, I'll take anything at all" and "all that I need is you, and you're giving nothing," highlights this painful realization. He left flowers outside his partner's door, but they aren't returned. He feels like he's walking on a wire, waiting to be pushed off by his partner who constantly pushes him away. The desperate plea for "just give me something" is repeated throughout the song, which shows that even the smallest sign of affection from his partner would be enough for the singer to hold onto.


Overall, "Give Me Something" is a heartfelt plea from someone who just wants reassurance from their partner. The lyrics showcase how love can bring joy and pain, but the feeling of wanting someone to love you back when they're not capable of it can be excruciating.


Line by Line Meaning

I called your number about a hundred times
I tried reaching out to you several times.


And I know, that you know that it's me
I am aware that you recognize my calls.


I sat and listened for hours and hours
I patiently waited and heard you out for several hours.


When the world got you down on your knees
I was there when you were at your lowest point.


All that I wanna do is to hold you tight
I want to comfort and support you in every possible way.


Love you until you're back on your feet
I am willing to love you and help you bounce back from your struggles.


But it's hard when I'm laying my heart in your hands
It is challenging for me to express myself honestly and wholeheartedly to you.


And you don't hand yours back to me
You do not reciprocate or reveal your own emotions to me.


I left you flowers outside your door
I expressed my love and concern for you by leaving flowers as a surprise.


I see them dyin and it's killing me
It breaks my heart to see the flowers wither and die, just like our relationship.


Feel like a man on a walking wire
I feel like I am constantly treading carefully to balance our relationship and prevent it from collapsing.


'Cause every change you get you're pushing me
Every opportunity you get, you are pushing me away and distancing yourself from me.


You can break every bone, I'm still standing here
You can hurt me in every way possible, but I will still be here for you.


Wait until you can finally see
I hope that someday you will realize my love and the efforts I make for us.


You know all that we had, it was magic
Both of us know that our relationship was pure magic and worth keeping alive.


Now tragically I'm begging you please
Unfortunately, I am in a situation where I need to beg for your affection and attention.


I don't know how many nights
I am unsure of how many sleepless nights I will have to endure waiting for you.


I can sit here waiting for you to come home
I am willing to wait for you to come back to me.


Just give me something
I am pleading with you to show me any sign of affection or interest in our relationship.


I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I don't necessarily need any verbal confirmation, but you are not expressing any affection or emotion at all.


I'll take anything at all
I'll accept any small gesture or sign of love from you.


'Cause all that I need is you
All I need right now is you to show me some love and affection.


And you're giving nothing
But you are giving me nothing in return.


Oh, just give me something
I am still pleading with you to show me any sign of love or interest in saving our relationship.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Calum Scott, Hayley Warner, Jayson M Dezuzio

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

WLY8

I called your number 'bout a hundred times
Liguei para o seu número cerca de cem vezes

And I know, that you know that it's me
E eu sei, que você sabe que sou eu

I sat and listen for hours and hours
Sentei e escutei horas e horas

When the world got you down on your knees
Quando o mundo te derrubou de joelhos


And all I wanna do is to hold you tight
E tudo que eu quero fazer é mantê-lo apertado

Love you until you're back on your feet
Te amo até que você esteja de volta aos seus pés

But it's hard when I'm laying my heart in your hands
Mas é difícil quando estou deitada no coração nas mãos

And you don't hand yours back to me
E você não entrega o seu de volta para mim


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo


I left you flowers outside your door
Deixei você flores fora de sua porta

I see 'em dying, it's killing me
Eu os vejo elas morrendo, e isso está me matando

Feel like a man on a walking wire
Sinta-se como um homem em um fio ambulante

'Cause every chance you get you're pushing me
Porque todas as chances que você começa, você está me empurrando


You can break every bone, I'm still standing here
Você pode quebrar todos os ossos, eu ainda estou aqui

Waiting 'til you can finally see
Esperando até que você possa finalmente ver

You know all that we had it was magic
Você sabe que tudo o que tínhamos era mágico

Now tragically I'm begging you please, oh
Agora, tragicamente eu imploro por favor, oh


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

You're giving nothing
Você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Yeah, just give me something
Sim, apenas me dê algo

Oh, just give me something
Oh, apenas me dê algo

Please, just give me something, yeah
Por favor, apenas me dê algo, sim


I don't know how many nights
Eu não sei quantas noites

I can sit here waiting for you to come home, yeah
Posso me sentar aqui esperando por você voltar pra casa, sim


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

And I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
E eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo



Cora Yumul

Give Me Something

Calum Scott

I called your number about a hundred times
And I know, that you know that it's me
I sat and listened for hours and hours
When the world got you down on your knees

All that I wanna do is to hold you tight
Love you until you're back on your feet
But it's hard when I'm laying my heart in your hands
And you don't hand yours back to me

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

I left you flowers outside your door
I see them dyin and it's killing me
Feel like a man on a walking wire
'Cause every change you get you're pushing me

You can break every bone, I'm still standing here
Wait until you can finally see
You know all that we had, it was magic
Now tragically I'm begging you please

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
Just give me something
Oh, just give me something
Oh, just give me something

I don't know how many nights
I can sit here waiting for you to come home

Just give me something
I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
And I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

Just give me something
Oh, just give me something
Oh, just give me something

Songwriters: Calum Scott / Hayley Warner / Jayson M. Dezuzio



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Lyrics for You to sing Along :)

Verse 1
I called your Number 'bout a hundred times
And i know that you know that it's me
I sat and listened for thousand hours
When the World got you down on your knees

Pre-chorus 1
All that I wanna do is to hold you tight
Love you Until you're back on your feet.
But it's hard when i'm laying my heart in your hands
And you don't hand yours back to me

Chorus
Just give me something
I don't need it all
But you give me nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

Verse 2
I left you flowers outside your door
I see them die and it's killing me
Feel like a man on a walking wire
'Cause every change you get you're pushing me

Pre-chorus 2
You can break every bone I'm still standing here
Wait until you can finally see
You know all that we had it was magic
Now tragically i'm begging you please

Chorus
Just give me something
I don't need it all
But you give me nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
Just give me something
Oh , just give me something
Oh
Just give me something

Bridge
I don't know how many nights
i can sit here waiting for you to come home

Chorus
Just give me something
I don't need it all
But you give me nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something
I don't need it all
But you give me nothing
I'll take anything at all
Just give me something
'Cause all that I need is you
And you're giving nothing
Just give me something

Just give me something
Oh, just give me something
Oh
Just give me something



All comments from YouTube:

Adriana Avila

This entire album is a piece of beauty. ❤️ 💕 ♥️

Sarah Schall

Everything he makes is amazing :3

WLY8

I called your number 'bout a hundred times
Liguei para o seu número cerca de cem vezes

And I know, that you know that it's me
E eu sei, que você sabe que sou eu

I sat and listen for hours and hours
Sentei e escutei horas e horas

When the world got you down on your knees
Quando o mundo te derrubou de joelhos


And all I wanna do is to hold you tight
E tudo que eu quero fazer é mantê-lo apertado

Love you until you're back on your feet
Te amo até que você esteja de volta aos seus pés

But it's hard when I'm laying my heart in your hands
Mas é difícil quando estou deitada no coração nas mãos

And you don't hand yours back to me
E você não entrega o seu de volta para mim


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo


I left you flowers outside your door
Deixei você flores fora de sua porta

I see 'em dying, it's killing me
Eu os vejo elas morrendo, e isso está me matando

Feel like a man on a walking wire
Sinta-se como um homem em um fio ambulante

'Cause every chance you get you're pushing me
Porque todas as chances que você começa, você está me empurrando


You can break every bone, I'm still standing here
Você pode quebrar todos os ossos, eu ainda estou aqui

Waiting 'til you can finally see
Esperando até que você possa finalmente ver

You know all that we had it was magic
Você sabe que tudo o que tínhamos era mágico

Now tragically I'm begging you please, oh
Agora, tragicamente eu imploro por favor, oh


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

You're giving nothing
Você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Yeah, just give me something
Sim, apenas me dê algo

Oh, just give me something
Oh, apenas me dê algo

Please, just give me something, yeah
Por favor, apenas me dê algo, sim


I don't know how many nights
Eu não sei quantas noites

I can sit here waiting for you to come home, yeah
Posso me sentar aqui esperando por você voltar pra casa, sim


Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
Eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

And I don't need to know but you're giving nothing
E eu não preciso saber, mas você não está dando nada

I'll take anything at all
Vou levar qualquer coisa

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Cause all that I need is you
Porque tudo o que eu preciso é você

And you're giving nothing
E você não está dando nada

Just give me something
Apenas me dê algo

Joe Mysic

tbh there is no bad/filler song in his album. i just finished listening to it all, and it's by far the best piece i've heard so far in 2018. great voice, music and lyrics. his star will indubitably shine.

Kenza Benjelloun

Joe Mysic I love the album too.. But Harry Styles didn't do bad either don't you think?

lamayab 26

Calum tiene una hermosa y melodiosa voz, pero en esta canción demuestra que también es una voz potente y fuerte, muy versatil y capaz de cantar en cualquier estilo musical! Me encanta!

Kristen Edward

This guy deserve much more. He has a great voice. ❤

Shaxie Rela

He's going to go far with his tracks. He is sooooo good 😍

Jeff Macdonald

An artist that knows how and what to do the perfect balance of emotions and technical skill, which combined equals pure perfection

Charles Azevedo

Já Ameeei, música boooa

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