Give What You've Got
Delirious Lyrics


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Give what you've got, give it all that you can
With the world at your feet and your life in your hands
You've got to give it, give it, give it what you've got

Over the years I've tried to do what I could
I've made some mistakes but the grace was so good
You know I gave it, I gave it, I gave it all I got
Oh, oh, oh, the years have flown by
This is our time for moving on

We've got to fly, fly
We're gonna spread our wings
And fall into the sky

Give what you've got when your world falls apart
Get back on you're feet, there's a fire in your heart
You've got to live it, live it, give it what you've got

Don't let what you own be a clown when you're old
Don't sell up your soul to the glitter and gold
You've got to give it, give it, give it what you've got

Oh, oh, oh, the years have flown by
This is our time for moving on

We've got to fly, fly
We're gonna spread our wings
And fall into the sky

We're gonna fly, fly
We're gonna give it all we've got
'Cause we've only got one life

Give it, give it, give it, give it, give it, give
Give it what you've got

Oh, oh, oh, the years have flown by
This is our time for moving on

We've got to fly, fly
We're gonna spread our wings
And fall into the sky

We're gonna fly, fly




We're gonna give it all we've got
'Cause we've only got one life

Overall Meaning

"Give What You've Got" by Delirious is a song about making the most of the time we have in our lives. The lyrics encourage listeners to give it all they've got, to persevere when challenges arise, and to not be distracted by material possessions. The song begins with the exhortation to "give what you've got, give it all that you can," and reminds us that we have the power to shape our own lives. The line "with the world at your feet and your life in your hands" suggests that we have the potential to achieve great things if we stay true to ourselves and work hard.


The song's lyrics also highlight the importance of resilience, acknowledging that we all make mistakes but that we can learn from them and move forward. The line "give what you've got when your world falls apart" reminds us that our true strength lies in our ability to keep going even in the face of adversity. At the same time, the song cautions us not to become consumed by material possessions, advising us to "not let what you own be a clown when you're old" and to "not sell up your soul to the glitter and gold."


Overall, "Give What You've Got" is a song about living life to the fullest, remaining true to ourselves, and persevering in the face of challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Give what you've got, give it all that you can
Use all your abilities and resources to give your best effort


With the world at your feet and your life in your hands
You have the potential to achieve anything with the opportunities and control you possess


You've got to give it, give it, give it what you've got
Continue to push yourself to succeed and never settle for less


Over the years I've tried to do what I could
Throughout my life, I've given my all to accomplish what I can


I've made some mistakes but the grace was so good
Although I have faulted, the ability to forgive oneself is essential for progress


You know I gave it, I gave it, I gave it all I got
I dedicated my best effort despite obstacles and setbacks


This is our time for moving on
It's time to transition into a new period, one of growth and prosperity


We've got to fly, fly
We need to pursue our aspirations with vigor and determination


We're gonna spread our wings
We'll expand our opportunities and limits


And fall into the sky
We will take risks and aim high


Give what you've got when your world falls apart
In times of hardship, use your strength and perseverance to prevail


Get back on you're feet, there's a fire in your heart
You have the passion and energy to overcome obstacles and become successful once again


Don't let what you own be a clown when you're old
Don't let material possessions define you or hinder you from achieving your goals in old age


Don't sell up your soul to the glitter and gold
Don't let money or greed consume you and your values


We're gonna give it all we've got
We'll commit ourselves fully to achieving our dreams and aspirations


'Cause we've only got one life
We have one chance to make our mark and leave a legacy




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