All I've Got
RÜFÜS DU SOL Lyrics
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Is playing on my conscience
Driving down the back streets
Your keeping me up
Said it in the basement
And wrote it in the concrete
Saying that you want me
Is never enough
So give me your love
Can't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Won't you give me your love?
Would you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Tell me a dreamer
Blinded by the headlights
Running all the red lights
Tryin' to keep up
Burning up the highway
Losing my patience
You got me in the rear view
Your tearing me up
So give me your love
Can't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Won't you give me your love?
Won't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
So give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
So give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
Give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
To give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
In the song "All I've Got" by RÜFÜS DU SOL, the singer is reflecting on their past mistakes and yearning for love and connection. The first verse sets the scene of them sitting in the back seat, which could be a metaphor for feeling like they are not in control of their life. The line "Playing on my conscience" suggests that they are feeling guilty about something. This could be related to a past relationship where they did not give their all, or it could relate to a general feeling of not being present in their own life. The reference to "driving down the back streets" could be interpreted as trying to hide from their problems or running away from their past.
The chorus then comes in, with the singer asking for love. They seem to be saying that love is all they have, and without it, they feel lost. This could be interpreted as a plea for someone to love them, or as a general statement about the importance of love and connection in life. The second verse features more driving imagery, with the singer burning up the highway and losing their patience. This could suggest that they are feeling restless and dissatisfied with their current situation. The line "You got me in the rear view" suggests that they are looking back at a past relationship or person that they cannot let go of.
The repeated phrase "Give me your love" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's yearning for connection and love. The line "This is a place that I belong" suggests that they are searching for a sense of belonging and meaning in their life. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the universal human need for love and connection, and the feeling of being lost or incomplete without it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in the back seat
The singer is feeling unsettled and uneasy, like they're not in control of the situation.
Is playing on my conscience
The singer is feeling guilty, like they should be doing something different instead of sitting passively by.
Driving down the back streets
The singer and their companion are going off the beaten path, maybe to escape or hide from something.
Your keeping me up
The artist's companion is keeping them awake, either literally or metaphorically.
Said it in the basement
The confession or communication of feelings happened in a place that's secretive or hidden away.
And wrote it in the concrete
The confession or communication of feelings is permanent and unchanging, like it's carved into stone.
Saying that you want me
The singer's companion has expressed their desire for a relationship.
Is never enough
Even though the artist's companion has expressed their desire, it's not satisfying to the artist for some reason.
So give me your love
The artist is asking for their companion's affection and attention.
Can't you give me your love?
The artist is questioning why their companion isn't giving them the love they need.
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
The singer's love and relationship with their companion is the most important thing to them right now.
Won't you give me your love?
The artist is pleading for their companion to give them the love they need.
Would you give me your love?
The singer is questioning whether their companion is capable of giving them the love they need.
Tell me a dreamer
The singer is asking their companion to share their dreams and aspirations with them.
Blinded by the headlights
The singer and their companion might be in danger, like they're being pursued by someone or something.
Running all the red lights
The artist and their companion are taking risks and breaking the rules to get to their destination.
Tryin' to keep up
The artist is struggling to keep pace with their companion, either emotionally or physically.
Burning up the highway
The singer and their companion are moving quickly and recklessly, like they're on the brink of disaster.
Losing my patience
The singer is becoming agitated and frustrated with their situation.
You got me in the rear view
The artist is being left behind by their companion, who is moving on without them.
'Cause this is a place that I belong
The artist's love and their relationship with their companion is the only thing that feels right and true to them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Douglas Roy Hunt, Jonathon George, Tyrone Ken Lindqvist
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sitting in the back seat
Is playing on my conscience
Driving down the back streets
Your keeping me up
Said it in the basement
And wrote it in the concrete
Saying that you want me
Is never enough
So give me your love
Can't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Won’t you give me your love?
Would you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Tell me a dreamer
Blinded by the headlights
Running all the red lights
Tryin' to keep up
Burning up the highway
Losing my patience
You got me in the rear view
Your tearing me up
So give me your love
Can't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
Won't you give me your love?
Won't you give me your love?
'Cause baby this love, is all I've got
So give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
So give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
Give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
To give me your love
'Cause this is a place that I belong
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