Fit For Rivals is currently in pre-production for their 2nd album. Steady Damage is out now on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1avZReU
Renee Phoenix - Lead Vocals
Thomas Amason - Guitar
Eli Clark - Bass
Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums
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Gave It Away
Fit For Rivals Lyrics
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To find it's way around
I've heard you on the lips
Of everyone in town
But there ain't no consequence
No matter what you do
Cause there's always someone there
To make it seem all right
You're all alone, the lights are off
And you don't know you're all used up
You're all alone, the lights are off
And you don't know you're all used
Run, run, run, cause you're empty inside
You got to use your mind, don't lose yourself tonight
The way your moves got'em all so impressed
With the shades going down
You're unbuttoning your dress
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
I know how to sleep
You'll surely fade away
The wind
You sit and contemplate to stay
But there ain't no consequence
No matter what you do
'Cause your daddy pays the bills
When you've ... then it's all right
You're all alone, the lights are off
And you don't know you're all used up
You're all alone, the lights are off
And you don't know you're all used
Run, run, run, cause you're empty inside
You got to use your mind, don't lose yourself tonight
The way your moves got'em all so impressed
With the shades going down
You're unbuttoning your dress
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
The same mistakes you know you're never gonna mend
You like to play a game caught up in the pretend
You better run, run, run
Be somebody
Don't you meet at two
With somebody
To me you aren't anybody no more
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
Run, run, run, cause you're empty inside
You got to use your mind, don't lose yourself tonight
The way your moves got'em all so impressed
With the shades going down
You're unbuttoning your dress
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
You gave it away, you gave it away
The song "Gave It Away" by Fit for Rivals is a powerful message about the consequences of giving oneself away too easily, as the title suggests. The opening lines suggest that someone has done something wrong, and they have been discovered. The boys have come running to find their way around because they know something is not right. The singer has heard the rumors about the person in question on everyone's lips in town, but there is no consequence to their actions because someone always makes it seem alright. This suggests that the person has possibly done this before and no one has held them accountable.
The chorus emphasizes how the person has given themselves away too easily, both physically and emotionally, and they are now all used up. The repetition of "you gave it away" drives the message home to the listener. The bridge of the song suggests a possible reason for the person's actions; they know they have made mistakes that they can never fix, so they pretend to be someone they are not.
Overall, "Gave It Away" is a cautionary tale about not compromising oneself for the sake of superficial validation. It is a message about self-worth and the importance of not giving oneself away too easily.
Line by Line Meaning
The boys are mad, just ran
A group of men are angry and in a hurry
To find it's way around
They are searching for something they are lost without
I've heard you on the lips
Other people have been talking about you
Of everyone in town
Everyone seems to know about you
But there ain't no consequence
There are no negative repercussions for your actions
No matter what you do
Your behavior is never punished or criticized
Cause there's always someone there
There is always someone enabling your behavior
To make it seem all right
They make it appear as if your behavior is acceptable
You're all alone, the lights are off
You are by yourself in the dark
And you don't know you're all used up
You do not realize that you have nothing left to offer
Run, run, run, cause you're empty inside
Escape quickly because you have nothing within yourself
You got to use your mind, don't lose yourself tonight
Use your brain to stay in control of your actions
The way your moves got'em all so impressed
Your actions have impressed the people around you
With the shades going down
The lights are being turned off
You're unbuttoning your dress
You are revealing yourself
You gave it away, you gave it away
You revealed yourself to others
I know how to sleep
I am experienced with resting
You'll surely fade away
You will eventually disappear
The wind
The natural force of air
You sit and contemplate to stay
You think about whether or not to remain
Cause your daddy pays the bills
Your father supports you financially
When you've ... then it's all right
As long as you have his support, your behavior is considered acceptable
The same mistakes you know you're never gonna mend
You are aware that you will continue to repeat the same errors
You like to play a game caught up in the pretend
You enjoy pretending and playing games
You better run, run, run
You need to escape quickly
Be somebody
Be a significant and successful individual
Don't you meet at two
Do not rendezvous with someone
With somebody
Do not meet up with another person
To me you aren't anybody no more
You are no longer meaningful to me
You gave it away, you gave it away
You exposed yourself to others
Writer(s): Renee Phoenix
Contributed by Caden W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmyuvu8892
me has hecho muy feliz.. había sufrido tanto por no tener la letra en español y en inglés
#notodoslosheroesusancapa :')
@lidiatorresferrere1494
Genial un MUY buen trabajo y muchas gracias por subtitular esta canción de esta gran banda te amo :v
@babyjane2971
Super Cool! <3 ¿Podrìas hacer la traduccion de " I AM?":C
@alxnder._grd
Hermoso!!!
Por favor edita Light That Shines 🖤
@MitchJustChill
Years later and I still don't know what this song means. But it's good.
@jesseniaporraspumalema3455
I think is about a spoiled girl who escapes from home at night to go dance and have s3x, and everyone is talking about her and well, that gives sense to the rest of the song.
@chilekickerz2425
puedes hacer un video de gimme the pain? xfavor:( t lo agradecería muxo
@jesseniaporraspumalema3455
Claro! ya la verás en mi canal, suscríbete y comparte <3
@angellegna8233
Pero q hermoso UwU :v
@alxnder._grd
Tengo cirrta noción del significado pero me gustaría que alguien compartiera su idea de lo que significa