Give It Up
Justice Lyrics


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Someday I let you in
Treat you right
Drive you outta your mind
Oh

You never met a chick like me
Burn so bright
I'm gonna make you blind

Always want what you can't have
Is it so bad
If you don't get what you wanted
Make you feel good
As I'm with you
Wanna shape ya boy
Let's get it started

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story
But you never get it right
Give it up

Come a little closer
Baby, baby
Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby

So stop trying to walk away
No you won't ever leave me behind
(No)
You better believe that I'm here to stay
(That's right)
'Cause you're the shade and I'm the sunshine
(Ooh)

Look at me boy
'Cause I got you
Where I want you
Isn't it so exciting?
Wanna shake you
Wanna break you
Take a backseat boy
'Cause now I'm driving

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story
But you never get it right
Give it up

Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby
Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby, baby

Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Baby
You're my baby
And I'll make you crazy tonight

Look at me boy
'Cause I got you
Where I want you
Isn't it so exciting?
Wanna shake you
Wanna break you
Take a backseat boy
'Cause now I'm driving

Give it up
You can't win
'Cause I know where you've been
Such a shame
You don't put up a fight
That's a game that we play
At the end of the night
It's the same old story




But you never get it right
Give it up, whoa yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Justice's song "Give it Up" convey a sense of power and control in a romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have the ability to manipulate and shape their partner, delivering a message of dominance and superiority. In the opening lines, they express their willingness to let the other person into their life and treat them well, but with a twist – they also want to "drive [them] outta [their] mind." This suggests a desire for emotional control and to exert their influence.


The phrase "You never met a chick like me, burn so bright, I'm gonna make you blind" further emphasizes the singer's confidence and intensity. They believe they possess qualities that are unmatched, radiating a powerful energy that will dazzle and overwhelm their partner. This line implies that the relationship will be intense, perhaps to the point of being consuming or blinding.


The phrase "Always want what you can't have, is it so bad if you don't get what you wanted" exposes the manipulative nature of the singer. They recognize that their partner desires something they cannot attain and suggest that it might not be a bad thing if they don't receive it. This conveys a sense of playing with their partner's emotions and using their inability to have what they desire as a means of control.


As the song progresses, the singer asserts their authority in the relationship, stating that they know exactly where their partner has been and insinuating that their partner is incapable of winning. The line "That's a game that we play at the end of the night" hints at a cycle or pattern in their relationship where they consistently engage in this power struggle. Yet, despite their partner's failure to grasp the dynamics, the singer continues to assert their dominance.


The overall message of the song is one of the singer's empowerment and control over the other person. Their confident and authoritative tone suggests a desire to dominate and shape the relationship while hinting at a manipulative and potentially unhealthy dynamic.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday I let you in
At some point in the future, I will allow you to become a part of my life


Treat you right
I will treat you with kindness and respect


Drive you outta your mind
I will make you lose control and go crazy


Oh
Expressing excitement or satisfaction


You never met a chick like me
You have never encountered someone like me before


Burn so bright
I shine brilliantly and passionately


I'm gonna make you blind
I will dazzle and overwhelm you with my presence


Always want what you can't have
You are consistently desiring things that are unattainable


Is it so bad
Is there something wrong with feeling this way


If you don't get what you wanted
If your desires remain unfulfilled


Make you feel good
I will bring you pleasure and satisfaction


As I'm with you
When I am by your side


Wanna shape ya boy
I desire to mold and influence you, my love


Let's get it started
Let us begin this journey or endeavor


Give it up
Surrender or abandon your resistance


You can't win
You are unable to emerge victorious


'Cause I know where you've been
Because I am aware of your past experiences


Such a shame
It is regrettable


You don't put up a fight
You do not resist or stand up against me


That's a game that we play
Engaging in this behavior is a familiar pattern to us


At the end of the night
When the day comes to a close


It's the same old story
It is a repetitive and predictable narrative


But you never get it right
However, you consistently fail to understand or succeed


Come a little closer
Move nearer to me


Baby, baby
Endearing term of affection


So stop trying to walk away
Cease your attempts to distance yourself


No, you won't ever leave me behind
You will never abandon or forsake me


(No)
Negative response or denial


You better believe that I'm here to stay
You must understand and accept that I will remain present in your life


(That's right)
Affirming the previous statement as accurate


'Cause you're the shade and I'm the sunshine
You provide darkness and negativity, while I bring brightness and positivity


Look at me boy
Pay attention to me, my love


'Cause I got you
For I have captured your attention


Where I want you
In the position or state that suits my desires


Isn't it so exciting?
Doesn't it fill you with exhilaration?


Wanna shake you
I desire to unsettle or disrupt you


Wanna break you
I want to shatter or weaken you


Take a backseat boy
Relinquish control and follow my lead, my love


'Cause now I'm driving
Because I am the one in control now


Come a little closer
Move nearer to me


You're my baby
You are the one I care for and protect


And I'll make you crazy tonight
I will drive you to a state of madness or extreme excitement this evening


Give it up, whoa yeah
Surrender or abandon your resistance, expressing enthusiasm




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ABRAHAM, DAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL CORCORAN

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I feel like Ariana & Liz should’ve won cause their voices was definitely absolutely EVERYTHING ! they literally had all of us shook when they sang this song. 🙌🏻🔥🎤😍

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