After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
Give a Little
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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Then I'd be waiting at your door
But I cannot confess I am the same
So, look at me and hear me now
With all my body screaming out
In my mind I'm thinking of a place
Where no one knows me
And you don't know me
And I don't know you
If you would open up your heart
Drop your weapons, drop your guard
Just a little trust is all it takes
Oh, I know that you've been around
But hear me now, I'm crying out
Let me be the light upon the lake
But if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could get to know each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could learn to love each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
Give a little, get a little, give a little
Give a little, get a little, give a little
If only we could find a way
To leave all of our darker days
Soak in all the sweetness on our skin
Oh, and if you're waiting in the Sun
Then carry me on wings of love
To that brighter day where all begins
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could get to know each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could learn to love each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
Give a little, get a little, give a little
Ooh oh oh oh oh ooh
But if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could get to know each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could learn to love each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And no one knows me
And no one knows you
You don't know me
And I don't know you
Everything's fresh, yeah
Everything's new
But you don't know me
I don't know you
Oh, I can feel it starting up now, yeah
I can feel it all just coming through
There's a whole new world just waiting, baby
So much waiting just for me and you
Maggie Rogers's "Give A Little" is a song about taking risks by opening up to someone and giving them a chance to know you. The singer, who has changed over time, feels the need to introduce herself to this person in a true and honest way. The opening line of the song - "If I was who I was before, then I'd be waiting at your door" - suggests the singer would have approached this person differently in the past, but now she recognizes that she is not the same person she used to be.
The song continues to convey the desire to start anew with this person, in a place where no one knows them. The lyrics suggest that if both parties are willing to let their guard down and trust each other, love and connection are possible. The chorus emphasizes this idea of reciprocity - "Give a little, get a little, give a little" - and suggests that it takes effort and intent to build strong relationships.
Overall, "Give A Little" is a joyful and optimistic tune, urging listeners to be vulnerable and take chances in their relationships. It is a reminder that true connection requires both parties to be willing to give and receive.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was who I was before
If I hadn't changed from who I used to be
Then I'd be waiting at your door
I would still be waiting for you to accept me if I hadn't changed
But I cannot confess I am the same
I can't pretend to be the same person I used to be
So, look at me and hear me now
Pay attention to me and listen to what I have to say
With all my body screaming out
I am trying to convey my message with all of my emotions
In my mind I'm thinking of the place
I am thinking of a place where things could be different between us
Where no one knows me
A place where I'm not judged by my past
No one knows you
A place where you can be your true self without any pressure
And you don't know me
A place where we both can start anew and get to know each other without judgement
And I don't know you
A place where we would be strangers and start our relationship from scratch
you would open up your heart
If you could please let me in emotionally
Drop your weapons, drop your guard
Forget about your defensive state of mind
Just a little trust is all it takes
Trust is the key to building a stronger relationship
Oh, I know that you've been around
I am aware that you have lived through a lot in the past
But hear me now, I'm crying out
But please listen to me, I have something to say
Let me be the light upon the lake
Let me bring you hope and positivity in this new journey
But if you give a little, get a little
If you open up to me, I am willing to do the same for you
Maybe we could get to know each other
We could make an effort to learn and understand each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
Give a little of yourself and receive a little from me in return
Maybe we could learn to love each other
We could fall in love and cherish each other's company
If only we could find a way
If only we could find a path to start anew
To leave all of our darker days
To let go of our sorrowful past and move forward
Soak in all the sweetness on our skin
To savor each and every moment of happiness
Oh, and if you're waiting in the Sun
If you're waiting in a good place in life
Then carry me on wings of love
Please take me along on this journey of yours
To that brighter day where all begins
To a world of limitless possibilities and a fresh start
And no one knows me
A place where I'm not judged by my past
And no one knows you
A place where you can be your true self without any pressure
You don't know me
A place where we both can start anew and get to know each other without judgement
I don't know you
A place where we would be strangers and start our relationship from scratch
Everything's fresh, yeah
Everything is new
Oh oh oh
Repetition of the previous lines
I can feel it starting up now, yeah
I can feel that something new is about to begin
I can feel it all just coming through
I can sense the positivity and happiness coming in
There's a whole new world just waiting, baby
There's a world of new possibilities waiting for us
So much waiting just for me and you
So much potential is there for us to explore and enjoy together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Greg Kurstin, Maggie Rogers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
If I was who I was before
Then I’d be waiting at your door
But I cannot confess I am the same
So look at me and hear me now
With all my body screaming out
Oh in my mind, I’m thinking of a place
Where no one knows me
And no one knows you
You don’t know me
And I don’t know you
If you would open up your heart
Drop your weapons, drop your guard
Just a little trust is all it takes
Oh I know that you’ve been around
But hear me now I’m crying out
Let me be the light upon the lake
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could get to know each other
Give a little, get a little, give a
Little
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could learn to love each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
If only we could find a way
To leave all of our darker days
Soak in all the sweetness on our skin
And if you’re waiting in the sun
Then carry me on wings of love
To that brighter day where all begins
And if you give a little, get a little
Maybe we could get to know each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And if you give a little, ge
t a little
Maybe we could learn to love each other
Give a little, get a little, give a little
And if no one knows me
And no one knows you
You don’t know me
And I don’t know you
Everything’s fresh and
Everything’s new
you don’t know me
and I don’t
know you
I can feel it starting up now yeah
I can feel it all just coming through
There’s a whole new world just waiting baby
So much waiting just for me and you
Claudia Crampton
What I love about Maggie Rogers is that she is always genuine and authentic in how she creates her music. She's not afraid to try different styles and sounds. It seems like she creates, simply because she loves to create! That's refreshing. This is another groovy jam, thanks Maggie!
Mac Spray
Is that u in ur pfp?
Camila Garcia
Rt
fullsend zewler
well put.
IB
I feel the same
Bridie Cox
Nobody dances harder to a Maggie Rogers song than Maggie Rogers, and it’s so delightful to watch
Daniel Mazz
Jess Garcia lol I like it because it's slow music but she dances like it's really fast and stuff that's what I find cool
Juelz4sure
Marie Cue exactly lol. You’ll think I was giving myself my own concert.
Mel Williams
@Marie Cue lol we are still waiting for your home video darling! 👍❤️
Mel Williams
I concur