Give & Take
Driptones Lyrics
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Streaming through the blinds
Creating white lines on the ground
Fading through the day
Watch it wash away
Entering the haze all around
A little bit, it′s give & take baby
In between, it's what you make
Lately I′ve been thinking about you
A little bit, I need your light
Maybe I forgot to do what's right, and I
Now I know
A little bit, it's give & take baby
In between, it′s what you make
Lately I′ve been thinking about you
A little bit, I need your light
Maybe I forgot to do what's right, and I
Now I know, now I know
Laying on the grass
Watching the cars pass
As the sun drops down to the ground
Pink and blue convince you
To let go and give into
Fading in the haze all around
The feeling comes around and it goes...
A little bit, it′s give & take baby
In between, it's what you make
Lately I′ve been thinking about you
A little bit, I need your light
Maybe I forgot to do what's right, and I
Now I know
A little bit, it′s give & take baby
In between, it's what you make
Lately I've been thinking about you
A little bit, I need your light
Maybe I forgot to do what′s right, and I
Now I know, now I know
A little bit, it′s give & take, baby
In between its what you make, lately
I've been thinking about you, I′ve been thinking about you
I've been thinking about you, I′ve been thinking 'bout
A little bit, I need your light, maybe
I forgot to do what′s right
Now I know, now I know
The lyrics to Driptones' "Give & Take" paint a picture of someone reflecting on their relationship with another person while observing the natural world around them. The first verse sets the scene with the singer waking up to sunlight and watching it fade away as the day goes on, as if time is passing by quickly. The chorus repeats the phrase "give & take," which suggests a balance or exchange being negotiated between two people. The second verse finds the singer on the grass, watching the sunset and feeling overwhelmed by the beauty of it all. The chorus repeats and reinforces the feeling of needing someone else's light to guide them through uncertain times.
The song seems to be about the need for connection and balance in relationships. The phrase "give & take" implies that both parties in a relationship need to contribute equally to make it work. The second verse suggests that the beauty of nature can remind us of what really matters in life, including the people we care about. The line "maybe I forgot to do what's right" suggests that the singer has made mistakes in their relationship in the past, but they've learned from them and are ready to try again.
In terms of musical style, "Give & Take" features a dreamy pop sound with a catchy melody and intricate harmonies. The vocals are layered and emotive, conveying the introspective nature of the lyrics. The instrumentation includes acoustic guitars, synth pads, and electronic drums, which give the song a modern, polished feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up sunlight
The sun is rising and shining through the blinds, creating light on the ground.
Streaming through the blinds
The light is coming through the blinds and creating thin, white lines on the ground.
Creating white lines on the ground
The sunlight is making thin, white lines appear on the ground as a result of coming through the blinds.
Fading through the day
The day is passing by and the sunlight is gradually becoming less intense.
Watch it wash away
The effects of the sunlight are slowly disappearing as the day goes on.
Entering the haze all around
As the day progresses, a hazy atmosphere begins to surround everything.
The feeling comes around and it goes...
Emotions come and go over time.
A little bit, it's give & take baby
Relationships involve a give and take dynamic.
In between, it's what you make
The quality of a relationship is influenced by the effort and choices that both parties put into it.
Lately I've been thinking about you
The artist has been frequently thinking about the person they are addressing in the song.
A little bit, I need your light
The singer needs the light, or positivity and support, from the person they are addressing.
Maybe I forgot to do what's right, and I
The artist may have made mistakes or not acted in the best way towards the person they are addressing.
Now I know
The singer has come to a realization about their behavior and what they need from the other person.
Laying on the grass
The singer is lying on the grass outside.
Watching the cars pass
The singer is observing the cars that are driving by.
As the sun drops down to the ground
The sun is setting and getting closer to the horizon.
Pink and blue convince you
The pink and blue colors of the sunset are persuasive to the artist in some way.
To let go and give into
The singer is being encouraged to let go of something and give in to something else.
A little bit, it's give & take baby
Relationships require compromise and balance.
In between its what you make, lately
The quality of a relationship is affected by recent actions and choices of both people involved.
I've been thinking about you, I've been thinking about you
The artist has been thinking about the person they are addressing frequently, possibly indicating strong feelings.
I need your light, maybe
The artist needs positivity and support from the person they are addressing, though they are unsure.
I forgot to do what's right
The singer acknowledges that they may not have acted in the best way towards the person they are addressing in the past.
Now I know, now I know
The artist has come to a realization or understanding about their relationship with the other person.
Writer(s): Collin Fitzgerald, Emily Hyden, Tripp Jones, Xander Boggs, Zach Gerbi
Contributed by Taylor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.