Give It Up
Elizabeth Gillies Lyrics


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Someday I let you in
Treat you right
Drive you outta your mind
Oh

You never met a chick like me
Burn so bright
I'm gonna make you blind

Always want what you can't have
Is it so bad
If you don't get what you wanted
Make you feel good
As I'm with you
Wanna shape ya boy
Let's get it started

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story
But you never get it right
Give it up

Come a little closer
Baby, baby
Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby

So stop trying to walk away
No you won't ever leave me behind
(No)
You better believe that I'm here to stay
(That's right)
'Cause you're the shade and I'm the sunshine
(Ooh)

Look at me boy
'Cause I got you
Where I want you
Isn't it so exciting?
Wanna shake you
Wanna break you
Take a backseat boy
'Cause now I'm driving

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story
But you never get it right
Give it up

Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby
Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby

Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby
You're my baby
And I'll make you crazy tonight

Look at me boy
'Cause I got you
Where I want you
Isn't it so exciting?
Wanna shake you
Wanna break you
Take a backseat boy
'Cause now I'm driving

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story




But you never get it right
Give it up, whoa yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elizabeth Gillies & Ariana Grande's song "Give it up" depict a woman who is confident and assertive in her intentions to win over a man who she believes is worth pursuing. She promises to "treat him right" and make him "burn so bright" that he becomes blinded by her intensity. The song suggests that the man is hesitant to commit fully to her, which only makes the woman want him more. She demands that he gives in to her desires and lets her take the lead in their relationship. Ultimately, the song portrays a power dynamic in which the woman is the dominant force.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they speak to the desire for control and dominance in relationships. The woman in the song wants to be the one in charge, and she will go to great lengths to achieve this goal. She takes pleasure in making the man work for her attention, and she enjoys the satisfaction that comes from knowing that she is in control. However, the song also suggests that this desire for power can be destructive, as the relationship between the man and the woman seems to be characterized by conflict and tension.


Overall, "Give it up" is a song that celebrates the thrill of the chase and the desire to be the one in control. It suggests that relationships are inherently competitive and that individuals must be willing to fight for what they want.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday I let you in
I may consider letting you into my life at some point


Treat you right
I will treat you well


Drive you outta your mind
I will make you go crazy with passion


You never met a chick like me
You have never met someone like me before


Burn so bright
My energy is intense and vibrant


I'm gonna make you blind
I will captivate and overwhelm you with my presence


Always want what you can't have
People often desire what they cannot have


Is it so bad
Is it wrong to want something you cannot have?


If you don't get what you wanted
If you are unsuccessful in attaining your desire


Make you feel good
I will make you happy


As I'm with you
When I am around you


Wanna shape ya boy
I want to mold and influence you


Let's get it started
Let's begin this adventure


Give it up
Surrender to me


You can't win
You cannot resist me


'Cause I know where you've been
I understand your experience and desires


Such a shame
It's unfortunate


You don't put up a fight
You do not resist my influence


That's a game that we play
This is a power dynamic between us


At the end of the night
When this encounter is over


It's the same old story
This is a common theme in our interactions


But you never get it right
You never successfully resist my charm


Come a little closer
Get closer to me physically and emotionally


Baby, baby
Affectionate pet name


So stop trying to walk away
Stop resisting me and attempting to exit this dynamic


No you won't ever leave me behind
You cannot escape me


You better believe that I'm here to stay
I will not let you go


'Cause you're the shade and I'm the sunshine
You are the darker, mysterious part of this dynamic, while I am the bright, captivating part


Look at me boy
Focus on me


'Cause I got you
I have control over you


Isn't it so exciting?
This dynamic is exhilarating


Wanna shake you
I want to challenge and provoke you


Wanna break you
I want to break down your defenses and make you vulnerable


Take a backseat boy
Let me take the lead


'Cause now I'm driving
I am in control of this situation


Give it up, whoa yeah
Surrender to me, emphatically




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS ABRAHAM, DAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL CORCORAN

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