Give It Up
KC and the Sunshine Band (1983- Give It Up) 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 convey a desire for love and attention from a particular person. The singer acknowledges that everybody wants this person's love and affection, but they want to make them theirs for the night. The repetition of "Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now" throughout the song adds a playful and engaging element to the lyrics. The chorus, "Baby give it up, give it up, baby give it up" is an invitation to the person to open up and express their love. The final verse suggests a willingness to fight for the person's love and an eagerness to touch and love them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a fun and carefree attitude towards love and affection. The repetition of sounds and words, as well as the catchy chorus, make the song easy to sing and dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants you
You are highly desirable to everybody
Everybody wants your love
Everybody is seeking your affection
I'd just like to make you mine all night
I only want to have you to myself for the entire night
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Vocalization of sound and rhythm, indicating a change or transition in the lyrics
Baby give it up
Surrender to me, give me your love and affection
Give it up
Release your inhibitions and give in to the desire for love and connection
Everybody sees you
You are highly visible and noticeable to everyone
Everybody looks and stares
Your appearance and presence are captivating and draw attention
I'd just like to make you mine, all mine
I desire to exclusively possess your love and attention
Give it up
Release your inhibitions and give in to the desire for love and connection
Give it up
Let go of resistance and allow for the flow of love and connection
Everybody wants you
You are highly sought after by many
Everybody wants your love
Your affection is highly desired by many
Can you give it, can you give it, give it up?
Can you surrender and give me your love?
Come on baby I need your love
I am in need of your love and affection
Give it up, some of your love
Open up and share your affection with me
Come on and play the game of love
Let us engage in the pursuit of love and affection together
Everybody is on me, give it up
Others are competing for my attention, but I desire your love above all else
Can I touch you, can I love you
May I bring intimacy and affection into our relationship?
Come on baby, baby, I love you
Expressing feelings of love and desire for the person
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, now
Vocalization of sound and rhythm, indicating a change or transition in the lyrics
Baby give it up
Surrender to me, give me your love and affection
Give it up
Give in to the desire for love and connection
Baby give it up
Surrender to me, give me your love and affection
Give it up
Let go of resistance and allow for the flow of love and connection
Can you give it, can you give it, give it up?
Can you surrender and give me your love?
Come on baby give me your love
Showing eagerness and strong desire for affection and connection
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM ADAMS, HARRY CASEY, STACY FERGUSON, DEBORAH CARTER, JAIME GOMEZ, JOSHUA ALVAREZ
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@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