Give It Up
Look! I'm A Ghost Lyrics

The lyrics to Look! I'm A Ghost's "Give it up" describe a sense of disillusionment with their current hometown, with the singer feeling like they have lost their way and perhaps their trust in others. They suggest that a solution to this feeling of being lost could be to leave town and start anew with someone they trust (using the metaphor of sailing away on a boat), but ultimately this idea is unsuccessful as their friendships sink and they continue to drink, unable to let go of the hope that things will get better. The song ends with the realization that they can't keep going like this forever and a storm may be coming if they don't make a change soon.

The lyrics of "Give it up" touch on themes of hope, disillusionment, and the feeling of being lost. These emotions are further conveyed by the metaphors used throughout the song. The boat metaphor is used to represent the idea of sailing away from their current struggles, while the sinking ship symbolizes the failure of their efforts to escape. Additionally, the repeated line of "give it up, we give give it up just to take it down" expresses the idea that they are constantly struggling to move forward but ultimately end up right back where they started.

Overall, "Give it up" is a poignant and introspective song that touches on relatable feelings of disillusionment and a desire for change.