In 2017, she decided to try singing her own songs and released her debut single Issues. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Chart, was certified triple-platinum and got her 2 Grammy Award nominations. After releasing her debut album "Nervous System" in 2017, Julia was the opening act for the European dates of Niall Horan’s Flicker World Tour in 2018.
She has also collaborated on songs with various major artists, such as Niall Horan, Noah Kahan, James Bay, Justin Bieber, 5 Seconds of Summer, LANY, Trippie Redd, LAUV, Kygo, RL Grime, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, Keith Urban, Jordan Davis, JP Saxe and Selena Gomez.
Give It to You
Julia Michaels Lyrics
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I don't usually stay for mornin' coffee
But I don't wanna waste you
On feelings I can't do
I don't say this about just anybody (huh uh)
Yeah, I lost my heart in a love fight
But if I had it, I would give it to you
Yeah, if I had it, I would give it to you
What you've been waitin' for, isn't even mine anymore
'Cause I lost my heart in a love fight (I lost my heart in a love)
You don't even know how bad I want this (want this)
But Confucius says stop being cautious
I'm jealous of our friends and how they just jump in
But you don't even know how bad I want this (hey, yeah)
Yeah, I lost my heart in a love fight
But if I had it, I would give it to you
Would you follow suit if it felt right?
'Cause if I had it, I would give it to you
What you've been waitin' for, isn't even mine anymore
'Cause I lost my heart in a love fight (mm)
But if I had it, I would give it to you
Yeah, if I had it, I would give it in a minute, I'm in it for just you
If I had it, I would give it in a second, you know that I would, too
Yeah, if I had it, I would give it in a minute, I'm in it for just you
If I had it, I would give it to
Yeah, if I had it, I would give it to you, yeah
Yeah, I lost my heart in a love fight
But if I had it, I would give it to you
Would you follow suit if it felt right?
'Cause if I had it, I would give it to you
What you've been waitin' for, isn't even mine anymore
'Cause I lost my heart in a love fight (love fight)
The lyrics of Julia Michaels's song "Give It To You" speak about the vulnerability and desire the singer feels towards someone they have strong feelings for. The first verse expresses that the singer doesn't often express these emotions to just anyone and doesn't usually invest time and effort into building deeper connections. However, with this person, they don't want to waste the opportunity by holding back their feelings.
The chorus portrays how the singer has experienced heartbreak in the past, but despite that, they would willingly give their heart to this person if they had it. They question whether this person would reciprocate and follow suit if the connection between them felt right. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and willingness to take a chance on love again, despite the past hurt.
The second verse reflects how much the singer desires this connection, even though they may be cautious due to past experiences. They mention feeling jealous of their friends who seemingly jump into relationships without hesitation. Yet, despite their caution, the singer wants this connection deeply.
The second chorus reiterates the singer's willingness to give their heart to this person if they possessed it, emphasizing their commitment and exclusivity. They express the readiness to give their heart without hesitation and in a heartbeat. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the message that the singer is willing to give their heart despite the uncertainties and challenges that come with love.
Overall, "Give It To You" communicates the singer's longing for a deep emotional connection and their willingness to take a chance on love, even in the face of past heartbreak. It conveys a sense of vulnerability, desire, and the readiness to give their heart to someone who feels right.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't say this about just anybody
I don't express these feelings for just anyone
I don't usually stay for mornin' coffee
I don't typically stick around after a casual encounter
But I don't wanna waste you
But I don't want to take advantage of you
On feelings I can't do
On emotions I am not capable of reciprocating
Yeah, I lost my heart in a love fight
Yes, I experienced heartbreak from a past relationship
But if I had it, I would give it to you
But if I still had my heart, I would offer it to you
Would you follow suit if it felt right?
Would you also take the risk if it seemed like the right decision?
What you've been waitin' for, isn't even mine anymore
The person you've been longing for no longer belongs to me
'Cause I lost my heart in a love fight
Because I suffered heartbreak in the battle of love
You don't even know how bad I want this
You have no idea how deeply I desire this
But Confucius says stop being cautious
However, Confucius advises against being overly careful
I'm jealous of our friends and how they just jump in
I envy our friends for their ability to dive into relationships without hesitation
But you don't even know how bad I want this
But you are unaware of the intensity of my longing
But if I had it, I would give it to you
But if I still possessed my heart, I would give it to you
If I had it, I would give it to you
If I still had my heart, I would offer it to you
Yeah, if I had it, I would give it in a minute, I'm in it for just you
Yes, if I still had my heart, I would give it to you immediately, as I am committed to only you
If I had it, I would give it in a second, you know that I would, too
If I still had my heart, I would give it to you without hesitation, you know I would do the same
Yeah, I lost my heart in a love fight
Yes, I experienced heartbreak in a previous romantic battle
'Cause if I had it, I would give it to you
Because if I still had my heart, I would offer it to you
What you've been waitin' for, isn't even mine anymore
The person you have been waiting for no longer belongs to me
'Cause I lost my heart in a love fight (love fight)
Because I suffered heartbreak in the battle of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels, Ross Golan, Jakob Bo Jerlstrom, Ludvig Karl Dagsson Soderberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juliamichaels
Thank you so much to @nbcsongland for having me on the show! And thank you to all the incredible songwriters I got to meet. Thank you for sharing your hearts, songs and stories with me! Big THANKS also to Keegan Bost and Ryan Tedder!!! Here's give it to you official video ❤️
@lousosoko
❤❤❤
@susanaalexandre6873
You deserve the world
@leximontgomery8221
Julia Michaels Hi Julia!! I love you and you’re music, this song is absolutely amazing!! It was something I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for being amazing!!
@eneri7228
ILYSM
@eneri7228
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@emmelineeezk
she literally has such a beautiful voice i can´t get over it
@zoe17250
Phenomeniall honestly! I’ve had this song on loop can’t stop listening it’s ssoooo gorgeous and so is Julia 🤩😍🤍
@WakeUpViolet
https://youtu.be/vV1gPlhuJCY
hey if you're sad i hope you gonna love this!
@cherryketket
I liked the video in the first few mins just cause of that voice. It's ridiculously sooo puuuurfect!!