If given only one word to describe Giving In, that word would be simple; Pr… Read Full Bio ↴If given only one word to describe Giving In, that word would be simple; Promising. With a perfect combination of intense chorus's and easy to listen to music, Giving In has gained credibility with almost everyone who's heard them. Since starting, the three members have gotten plenty of experience under their belts and will continue striving to make good music and produce highly energized shows. After hours of practice time spent perfecting their songs they took them to producer and "20PS" guitarist Luc Clement where they worked tirlessly to produce their Ep "Face to Face".

Face To Face
Giving In Lyrics

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Face to face, I should have told her
The safest place was on my shoulder
Little less to care for and a little more
And to be careless, I'm looking for
You to turn your head and give me something to work with

Try to steady my hand and keep my eyes up ahead
Keep saying I've got a plan, not making it up

I don't wanna look over and disappoint you
You know I do that enough

Face to face
You never take the blame
I didn't ask for much, and all I wanted was honesty (honesty)
I've never had to make a choice like this before

Face to face
You never take the blame
I need a reason to live and it's standing in front of me (in front of me)
I've never had to make a choice like this before

Stand still and express whatever keeps you awake
Lay down in the cold and things that make you afraid
It's never enough to follow to who say it out loud
I can't appreciate, just wait, I'll wait and throw out the thoughts of what I think you'll say
And I'm over worried, it's clear, I'm just making it tough
You know I do that enough

Face to face
You never take the blame
I didn't ask for much, and all I wanted was honesty (honesty)
I've never had to make a choice like this before

Face to face
You never take the blame
I need a reason to live and it's standing in front of me (in front of me)
I've never had to make a choice like this before

Don't let me doubt you
The second I breathe without you
???
Just won't admit it

Don't let me doubt you
The second I breathe without you
???
Just won't admit it

Face to face
You never take the blame
I didn't ask for much, and all I wanted was honesty (honesty)
I've never had to make a choice like this before (before)

Face to face
You never take the blame
I need a reason to live and it's standing in front of me (in front of me)
I've never had to make a choice like this before (before)

Don't let me doubt you
The second I breathe without you
???
Just won't admit it

Don't let me doubt you
The second I breathe without you

???
Just won't admit it

Overall Meaning

In "Face to Face," the singer is yearning for honesty and vulnerability in a relationship. By being "face to face" with the other person, they feel they have a chance to work through what is causing their disconnection. The singer wants to be able to support the other person, but they are also struggling with their own doubts and insecurities. They are worried that they will disappoint the other person, and they have never had to make a choice like this before. They try to steady themselves and make a plan, but it's hard to do so when they can't get an honest read on the other person's emotions.

The refrain "face to face, you never take the blame" implies that the other person isn't taking responsibility for their own feelings, and is instead placing the blame on the singer. The singer explicitly says "I didn't ask for much, and all I wanted was honesty." They are giving the other person an ultimatum--either be more transparent or risk losing them. However, the singer also recognizes that they are overthinking things and making it harder on themselves. Ultimately, they want to feel sure of the other person's commitment and not have to doubt them.

Line by Line Meaning

Face to face, I should have told her
In a personal encounter, I wish I had been honest with her

The safest place was on my shoulder
My shoulder was the most secure, comfortable place where she could rely on me

Little less to care for and a little more / And to be careless, I'm looking for / You to turn your head and give me something to work with
I need to worry less about trivial things and be more spontaneous. I hope you can offer me some inspiration on how to proceed.

Try to steady my hand and keep my eyes up ahead / Keep saying I've got a plan, not making it up / I don't wanna look over and disappoint you / You know I do that enough
I'm trying to stay focused and look forward to the future. I assure you that I have a solid plan, but I'm afraid that I might let you down again, as I have done before.

Face to face / You never take the blame / I didn't ask for much, and all I wanted was honesty (honesty) / I've never had to make a choice like this before
When we are in close proximity, you always deny responsibility for our relationship issues. I only begged you for sincerity, but I have never been in this difficult of a situation before.

I need a reason to live and it's standing in front of me (in front of me) / I've never had to make a choice like this before
My life purpose is right in front of me, and I'm grappling with an unprecedented decision of how to proceed.

Stand still and express whatever keeps you awake / Lay down in the cold and things that make you afraid / It's never enough to follow to who say it out loud / I can't appreciate, just wait, I'll wait and throw out the thoughts of what I think you'll say / And I'm over worried, it's clear, I'm just making it tough / You know I do that enough
Take a moment to stop and say whatever concerns you. Even if revelations might be scary or uncomfortable to hear, it's not enough to just blindly follow someone who claims to be speaking truthfully. I tend to fret a lot and overthink, leading to self-doubt and exhaustion, and I'm aware that I do this too often.

Don't let me doubt you / The second I breathe without you / ??? / Just won't admit it
Please don't let me lose faith in you. The moment I'm no longer with you, I feel like I'm suffocating or hesitating. I don't know what will happen, but I can't bear to face a future without you.

Before / Don't let me doubt you / The second I breathe without you / ??? / Just won't admit it
I have never been in such a tight spot before where I have to trust your loyalty completely without hesitation. I need you to know intimately that I'm afraid of losing you.

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