Give It Up
Evelyn Lyrics
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I'm sorry to say it wasn't my choice
Our love should have endured all the pain
And you never said when I see you again
I didn't want life to pass me by
Now one phone call and I'm riding high
It seems we've both been hurting inside
Chalk it up to experience
Let's forget the past, baby
Chalk it up to experience
This time is gonna last
I'm on my way t catch the train
If I'm late I'll just go insane
I know we can start over once more
I don't think I've ever felt more sure
And cry
Feeling the pain that was hurting inside
I never dreamed that you felt the same way
Now I'm coming home to stay
Chalk it up to experience
Let's forget the past, baby
Chalk it up to experience
This time is gonna last
I feel so excited like a little child
Seeing you again is just driving me wild
Now that I've heard from you again
The sun is shining there's no more rain
You've given me a brand new start
Now you walk back into my heart
You must have heard my silent plea
In a few hours you'll be back with me
Chalk it up to experience
Let's forget the past, baby
Chalk it up to experience
This time is gonna last
Chalk it up to experience
Chalk it up to experience
This time is gonna last
Chalk it up to experience
Let's forget the past, baby
Chalk it up to experience
This time is gonna last
The lyrics of Evelyn's song, "Give It Up," revolve around the theme of lost love and longing to reconnect with a partner after an extended period of time. The singer, who reflects on the sound of their ex's voice, apologizes for not being able to maintain their connection originally, hoping that their love staggers through their pain. They express frustration with the transient quality of life, acknowledging how quickly time passes and how hastily people move on from one another. Nevertheless, the singer reflects on a new sense of hope awoken by receiving a phone call from their past lover. This call reignited a flame within them and brought them closer to the person they thought they lost.
The singer is determined not to let their past mistake ruin their newfound chance with their ex-lover and chalks everything up to experience. They proclaim that they’re excited to see their partner again as they feel like a child again, and there is no longer any sadness but just happiness. The singer expresses the relief they feel as their partner gave them a new chance, and they are willing to start over again. One interesting interpretation of the lyrics is that the song depicts how people can truly reconnect with their exes and how the foundations of a previous relationship can affect a new one, but that with time, healing, and understanding, forgiveness can lead to a much better future.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since I heard your voice
I haven't talked to you in a while.
I'm sorry to say it wasn't my choice
I didn't choose for our relationship to end.
Our love should have endured all the pain
Even though we faced a lot of difficulties, our love should have been strong enough to overcome them.
And you never said when I see you again
You didn't tell me when we would see each other again.
I didn't want life to pass me by
I didn't want to miss out on anything in life.
Now one phone call and I'm riding high
A single phone call from you has made me very happy.
It seems we've both been hurting inside
We were both hurting emotionally.
Now nothing can keep me from your side
I will be with you no matter what.
Chalk it up to experience
Let's learn from our mistakes, baby.
Let's forget the past, baby
We should leave the past behind and focus on the present and future.
This time is gonna last
Our relationship is going to last this time.
I'm on my way to catch the train
I'm on my way to see you.
If I'm late I'll just go insane
If I'm late to see you, I'll go crazy.
I know we can start over once more
I believe we can start over again.
I don't think I've ever felt more sure
I've never been more certain about anything before.
Feeling the pain that was hurting inside
I'm finally releasing the pain that I've been feeling inside.
I never dreamed that you felt the same way
I never realized that you were feeling the same emotions as me.
Now I'm coming home to stay
I'm coming back to you and staying with you.
I feel so excited like a little child
I feel extremely happy and excited, like a child.
Seeing you again is just driving me wild
The thought of seeing you again is making me very excited and emotional.
Now that I've heard from you again
Now that I've talked to you again.
The sun is shining there's no more rain
Everything is perfect and happy now.
You've given me a brand new start
You've given me a fresh start.
Now you walk back into my heart
You're coming back into my life and heart.
You must have heard my silent plea
You must have known that I wanted to be with you again.
In a few hours you'll be back with me
You'll be back with me in just a few hours.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN LEVINE, FIACHRA TRENCH
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