I Give Up
Heart Lyrics


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I know you got a secret that you really don't want to show
You hid something somebody did to you and you guard it like a lie
And I know what I'm talking about
Cause I've seen it leaking out
But I'm with you baby now, and I'm not sneaking out
Cause I know and I feel you're not showing me
How can I change what you won't let me see
[Chorus]
I give up I give in
You win this time
Knowing you means let you go
I give up I give in
You win this time
But don't belong
Baby don't belong I love you I love you

I know eves droppers might find out more than they might wanna know
Yeah I know but I feel you're loving me
How can I change what you won't let me see





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Heart's song "I Give Up" tell a story of a romantic relationship where one partner is hiding a secret that they don't want to share. The singer is aware of this secret, as they have noticed it leaking out, but the partner isn't letting them see the entire truth. Despite this, the singer decides to stay in the relationship and not sneak out, indicating their commitment and love for the partner. However, the partner's secret is still a barrier, and the singer decides to give up trying to change them and let them go.


The song touches upon the complexities of relationships, where secrets and emotional barriers can make it difficult for two people to connect completely. The singer's acknowledgment of the partner's secret and their attempt to understand and accept it is an emotional and mature decision. However, the ultimate realization that they cannot change the partner, and that it's time to let them go, shows strength and self-awareness.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Give Up" showcase the struggles of navigating romantic relationships, where love and commitment may not always be enough to overcome emotional barriers and secrets.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you got a secret that you really don't want to show
You are hiding something that you do not want me to know about.


You hid something somebody did to you and you guard it like a lie
Someone hurt you in the past and you are keeping it hidden like a shameful secret.


And I know what I'm talking about
I understand the situation.


Cause I've seen it leaking out
I have noticed hints of this secret coming to the surface.


But I'm with you baby now, and I'm not sneaking out
I am committed to staying by your side and not trying to leave.


Cause I know and I feel you're not showing me
I am aware that you are not revealing your true self to me.


How can I change what you won't let me see
I cannot make any progress in our relationship if you keep hiding things from me.


I give up I give in
I am surrendering to the situation.


You win this time
You have succeeded in keeping your secret from me.


Knowing you means let you go
Being in a relationship with you means accepting your secrets and letting go of trying to uncover them.


But don't belong
I do not fit into the situation.


Baby don't belong I love you I love you
Even though I do not belong, I still love you.


I know eavesdroppers might find out more than they might wanna know
I understand that other people may find out your secret.


Yeah I know but I feel you're loving me
Despite this, I believe that you still love me.


How can I change what you won't let me see
Again, I cannot expect any change unless you open up to me.


I give up I give in
I am surrendering to the situation (repeated).


You win this time
You have succeeded in keeping your secret from me (repeated).




Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANN WILSON, BEN SMITH, CRAIG STEVEN BARTOCK, SUSAN ENNIS

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