Taking the captain's chair of production into their own hands, Eleventyseven has painstakingly created a sonic plane that is uniquely their own. SUGARFIST, sees them taking it up yet another notch. With a time-tested work ethic behind them, music that inspires a deep connection with their fans, and a bright future on the horizon, Eleventyseven continues to build away on their own piece of musical real estate.
SUGARFIST is an album that represents life; from the pain of relationships to the struggles of the everyday. It explores the loss of friendship, the idiosyncrasies of love, and the “coming of age” journey appointed unto all 20 somethings. The anthem laden title track captures the Eleventyseven in a different light, as they diversify into reggae/pop territory.
Give It Up
Eleventyseven Lyrics
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And every single human hand was made, to fit another hand perfectly.
And everybody's got a wrong tonight, one that only they can make right
'Cause if we really want to win, we gotta start by surrendering.
Sometimes we dance, and we don't know why.
Sometimes we're just starring into flashing lights.
Totally blind to the end of the world, totally fine to ride it while it burns.
Sometimes we cry, for no reason at all.
Maybe we're made, so that we self-destruct.
Maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Ohh, maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Just because your heart was hurt, doesn't mean thats It's the end of the world.
And just because your flame came to an end, doesn't mean It can't be ignited again.
What anybody really wants to find, is a reason for being alive.
We're victims of our own desire, It holds us tight like a chain, It consumes like a fire.
Sometimes we dance, and we don't know why.
Sometimes we're just starring into flashing lights.
Totally blind to the end of the world, totally fine to ride it while it burns.
Sometimes we cry, for no reason at all.
Sometimes we build it up, just to watch it fall.
Maybe we're made, so that we self-destruct.
Maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Ohh, maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Are you trying to find a doorway in the dark?
Would you give anything to be play in a different part?
Don't be afraid, of what you will find.
Open the door, see what's behind it.
If you're lucky, hunt for truth, you'll find it, I know you'll find it.
Sometimes we dance, and we don't know why.
Sometimes we're just starring into flashing lights.
Totally blind to the end of the world, totally fine to ride it while it burns.
Sometimes we cry, for no reason at all.
Sometimes we build it up, just to watch it fall.
Maybe we're made, so that we self-destruct.
Maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Ohh, maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
In "Give it Up," Eleventyseven explores the complexities of the human experience. The lyrics speak to the universal need for love, connection, and purpose. The first verse speaks of the deep need that every person has for love and the desire to connect with another person. The chorus describes the highs and lows of life, where we dance and cry without explanation, build up something only to watch it fall, and ride the burning end of the world. The lyrics suggest that perhaps we are self-destructive beings, giving everything we have only to ultimately give up.
The second verse encourages listeners to find a reason for being alive and to pursue the truth, even if the search is scary. The lyrics continue with the idea that we are all victims of our own desires, which can be both consuming and imprisoning. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that even in the face of all of life's complexities, we ultimately need to surrender and start by giving up control to win.
Overall, "Give it Up" is a reflective song about the human experience and the need for love, connection, purpose, and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single human heart is in need, of a love they were born to believe.
Each person desires a love that they can firmly trust and believe in.
And every single human hand was made, to fit another hand perfectly.
Everyone is meant to hold someone else's hand in perfect fit and harmony.
And everybody's got a wrong tonight, one that only they can make right
'Cause if we really want to win, we gotta start by surrendering.
Each person has made a mistake that only they can correct by first surrendering to their true selves.
Sometimes we dance, and we don't know why.
Sometimes we're just starring into flashing lights.
Totally blind to the end of the world, totally fine to ride it while it burns.
We can find ourselves indulging in temporary pleasures and distractions, even if we know they ultimately cause destruction - because we are too distracted to recognize the possible consequences.
Sometimes we cry, for no reason at all.
Sometimes we build it up, just to watch it fall.
Maybe we're made, so that we self-destruct.
Maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Sometimes human nature leads us to build things up and tear them down again, as if it is all a cycle we cannot escape - although we still strive to give it our all.
Just because your heart was hurt, doesn't mean that's It's the end of the world.
And just because your flame came to an end, doesn't mean It can't be ignited again.
What anybody really wants to find, is a reason for being alive.
When we feel like our world has ended and our energy has run out, we can remember that there is always a chance to reignite our passion and that the ultimate goal is to find a purpose for our lives.
We're victims of our own desire,
It holds us tight like a chain,
It consumes like a fire.
Our own desires can trap us and guide us down a dangerous path, burning and destroying everything in its way.
Are you trying to find a doorway in the dark?
Would you give anything to be play in a different part?
Don't be afraid, of what you will find.
Open the door, see what's behind it.
If you're lucky, hunt for truth, you'll find it, I know you'll find it.
When we feel lost and aimless, we should try to take risks and seek new paths, without fear of the unknown, because eventually, we will find the truth we have been searching for.
Maybe we're made, so that we self-destruct.
Maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Ohh, maybe we're giving it all, just to give it up.
Perhaps, our nature involves constantly building up and tearing down our lives, even if we know it is a cycle that eventually ends up hurting us in the end.
Contributed by Ella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.