"YOUNG GIRL"
"WOMAN WOMAN"
"LADY WILLPOWER"
"OVER YOU"
"THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW"
"KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED"
"DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM"
"HOME"
GARY PUCKETT has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in the seventies. In 1974, "Young Girl" was reissued in England where it received a silver record award for attaining a top five position on the pop charts, several years after its initial release.
Gary continues to tour nationally & internationally, has a new album out now, "GARY PUCKETT - LIVE", and has recently released his first ever Chrismas CD, entitled "At Christmas".
Don't Give in to Him
Gary Puckett Lyrics
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Even though you're only friends
Now there's nothing wrong with this
But this is where his act begins
He'll hold you and tell you that's what love is for
Oh, but don't give in to him
No, don't give in to him
'Cause he will only ask for more
You don't want to lose him
So you let him have his way
You don't dare refuse him
Because you know the price you'll pay
He's bragging that he never lost before
So don't give in to him
No, no, don't give in to him
'Cause he will only ask for more
Baby, don't give into him
No, no, don't give into him
'Cause I'm the one who loves you more
No, no, don't give into him
Please don't give into him
The lyrics for Gary Puckett's song Don't Give in to Him highlight a dangerous love triangle. It starts with a kiss between two friends, and from there, things quickly escalate. The man in the song manipulates the woman by telling her that his actions are what love is for. However, the singer warns her not to give in to him because he will only ask for more. Despite this warning, the woman lets the man have his way because she is afraid of losing him. The man brags to the woman that he never lost before, but the singer urges her not to give in to him, emphasizing that he is the one who loves her more.
The song's lyrics caution against giving in to temptation and manipulation in relationships, particularly when it comes to satisfying someone else's demands. It highlights the importance of standing up for oneself and not making decisions based solely on fear of losing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
It starts out with a kiss
The relationship begins with a simple gesture of affection.
Even though you're only friends
The two individuals involved in the relationship are currently only platonic friends.
Now there's nothing wrong with this
At the moment, there is nothing actively or inherently problematic with the situation.
But this is where his act begins
However, this is when the other individual in the relationship begins to manipulate and deceive their friend.
He'll hold you and tell you that's what love is for
The manipulator will use physical touch to try and convince their friend that it is a manifestation of love.
Oh, but don't give in to him
The singer warns their friend not to succumb to this manipulation.
No, don't give in to him
The singer reiterates their previous statement in a more commanding tone.
'Cause he will only ask for more
If the friend gives in to the manipulator, they will only continue to ask for more and more from the friend.
You don't want to lose him
The friend fears losing the manipulator if they do not comply with their demands.
So you let him have his way
The friend prioritizes the manipulator's desires over their own.
You don't dare refuse him
The manipulator has instilled fear in their friend to the point where they are unwilling to say no.
Because you know the price you'll pay
The friend understands that there will be consequences for denying the manipulator's requests.
He's bragging that he never lost before
The manipulator boasts about their previous successes in manipulating and coercing individuals.
So don't give in to him
The singer once again urges their friend not to give in to the manipulator.
Baby, don't give into him
The singer uses a term of endearment to emphasize their concern for their friend.
No, no, don't give into him
The artist repeats their warning to further emphasize its importance.
'Cause I'm the one who loves you more
The artist claims that they love their friend more than the manipulator does, and therefore want what is best for them.
Please don't give into him
The singer pleads with their friend to resist the manipulator's tactics.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gary Usher
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