Give It Up
KC and The Sunshine Band Lyrics
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Everybody wants your love
I'd just like to make you mine all night
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Everybody sees you
Everybody looks and stares
I'd just like to make you mine, all mine
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Give it up
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Everybody wants you
Everybody wants your love
I'd just like to make you mine all night
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Baby give it up
Give it up
Baby give it up
Can you give it, can you give it, give it up?
Come on baby I need your love
Give it up, some of your love
Come on and play the game of love
Everybody is on me, give it up ??
Come on baby, I need your love
Can I touch you, can I love you
Come on baby, baby, I love you
Can you give it, give it up?
Come on baby give me your love
The lyrics of “Give It Up” by KC and The Sunshine Band revolve around a person's desire to have someone all to themselves for the night. The singer wishes to make the person theirs and urges them to let go and give into their desires. The chorus emphasizes this desire, asking the person to give it up and give the singer their love. The repetition of the words “na, na, na, na” creates a playful and catchy rhythm that encourages the listener to dance and sing along.
The song’s lyrics might be perceived as slightly superficial, but the upbeat and cheery tone of the song makes it a dance-floor classic. It’s a playful song that invites people to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment. The repeating “na, na, na, na” encourages singing along and dancing to the tune, making it a party hit.
Overall, “Give It Up” is a fun and light-hearted song that celebrates the joys of dancing, letting go, and pursuing romantic and physical desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants you
You're very desirable to a lot of people
Everybody wants your love
Many people want to be romantically involved with you
I'd just like to make you mine all night
I want to be the one you spend the night with
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Non-lexical vocables used to fill gaps and add energy to the song
Baby give it up
I want you to let go of any reservations and be with me
Give it up
Don't hold back your love, give it to me
Everybody sees you
Many people notice your presence
Everybody looks and stares
People are fascinated by your appearance
I'd just like to make you mine, all mine
I want to be the only one to have you
Give it up
Don't be afraid to let yourself be loved
Give it up
Open your heart to me
Give it up
Share your love with me
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Non-lexical vocables used to fill gaps and add energy to the song
Baby give it up
I really want you to let me in
Give it up
Let go of your fears and embrace the love
Baby give it up
I'm serious about wanting to be with you
Everybody wants you
You're still highly sought after by many people
Everybody wants your love
Everyone still craves your affection
I'd just like to make you mine all night
I still want to spend the night with you
Can you give it, can you give it, give it up?
Are you able to open yourself up and be with me?
Come on baby I need your love
I really need your love and affection
Give it up, some of your love
Share your love with me, even if it's just a little bit
Come on and play the game of love
Take a chance on love and be with me
Everybody is on me, give it up ??
I'm receiving a lot of attention, so I want to be with you more than ever
Can I touch you, can I love you
I want to be closer to you and have a deeper connection
Come on baby, baby, I love you
I'm really into you and want to express my love
Can you give it, give it up?
Can you let go of any reluctance and be with me?
Come on baby give me your love
I want your love more than anything, so please be with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Deborah Carter, Harry Casey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@austinreid5032
Don't under estimate how he dominated the charts in the 70s and early 80s. Had masses of hits.
@OnlyGoodMusic_
not in the UK
@regisaf9787
Hoje é apenas sombra do que foi um dia. Tudo passa, tudo é passageiro, é vaidade.
@gaylewhauwhau3972
In NZ he had heaps of fans 😂,I was one still am. ❤
@JeromeProductions
Yup
@lauraeastman
One of the coolest dudes to ever walk the face of this Earth!!!! 💖💖💖☺️
@TheCoppergoat
KC and the sunshine band never gets old. I love their songs !
@ginapond1322
same
@katewright632
I love how he got back in the studio to do this song after a serious car accident. Never give up!
@lilianesouza2543
Yessss❤I Loveeeee KC