In late 2011, he released his debut single Good Night, which charted highly in both Australia and New Zealand. After the success of his single, he released his album, entitled Reece Mastin. It included the hit single Good Night, as well as some studio recordings of songs sung on the X Factor. It debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums chart, and was certified double platinum. In New Zealand, it debuted at number one, and was certified gold.
In 2012 Reece's second album was released, Beautiful Nightmare. It debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the New Zealand Albums Chart.
Reece parted ways with Sony in 2015 and signed with Social Family Records (Australia). That same year he released an EP Rebel and the Reason followed by a full album Change Colours. Both showed a more mature side with less pop driven tracks and more rock. It peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
After rebranding to MASTIN in 2018 an EP was announced, Suitcase of Stories - EP. The rock&roll lead single Not the man for you was released march 2nd, the EP will be released april 6th.
Give Up The Girl
Reece Mastin Lyrics
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And I couldn't find the words to say
To the questions you're asking
Cause I don't even know where I am today
Cause she's been taken prisoner for a weekend by her boyfriend
Cause he just landed on his flight from LA
Give or take? It's a tricky situation
It feels so heavy
Like a freight train hit me
Do we really know if we can be together?
Love is kryptonite cause it don't last forever
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
I wanna be your Superman cause you're my Lois Lane
But when the lights come up and they're calling my name
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
To go save the world
I tried to get away as soon as I could
Then I heard her call my name like I knew that she would
I grabbed her by the hand and I wouldn't let go
10 stories high, a fire burning below
Then I saw the flashing lights and I heard the crowd
I knew there was a stage and it needed me now
It ain't the life I chose, it's just the life that chose me
If you love someone then you gotta set em free
It feels so heavy
Like a freight train hit me
Do we really know if we can be together?
Love is kryptonite cause it don't last forever
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
I wanna be your Superman cause you're my Lois Lane
But when the lights come up and they're calling my name
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
To go save the world
It's your life, but while you pick up your friends
You've nothing to hide while I feel so alone
You're tryin' to hide what you think I can't see
I left you with the villain and it should've been me
It might sound crazy
But it just dawns on me
Nothing good comes easy
This is how it should be
Do we really know if we can be together?
Love is kryptonite cause it don't last forever
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
I wanna be your Superman cause you're my Lois Lane
But when the lights come up and they're calling my name
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
To go save the world
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
I wanna be your Superman cause you're my Lois Lane
But when the lights come up and they're calling my name
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
To go save the world
The lyrics of Reece Mastin's "Give Up The Girl" speak of a battle between love and duty, between Superman and Clark Kent. The song begins with the singer waking up and finding himself incapable of answering his lover's questions. He is lost and uncertain, surrounded by the weight of the knowledge that his girl has been taken prisoner by her boyfriend. Thus begins a tricky situation that calls for the singer to take a call, to either let go or try to save the day.
The song talks of difficult choices that sometimes we have to make in life, where we may have to sacrifice our love to fulfill our destiny. It speaks of love being like kryptonite, it doesn't last forever, and sometimes we have to give up the girl to save the world. The song is fast-paced, and through the lyrics, the singer talks about how he tried to get away but heard his lover call his name, and he couldn't resist. He took her hand, and amidst a fire burning below, he saw the flashing lights and heard the crowd. The stage needed him, and he gave up his love to follow his calling.
The song encourages the listener to do what is right for one's destiny, even if it means giving up the love of one's life. It talks about how tough decisions have to be made in life and how sometimes letting go of one thing leads to a better future. Overall, the song speaks to anyone caught between love and purpose and inspires them to follow their calling, even if it means sacrificing their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning
The song starts with the singer waking up, feeling confused and not knowing how to respond to the questions being asked.
And I couldn't find the words to say
The singer is unable to express himself properly due to his confusion.
To the questions you're asking
The singer is being asked questions, but he is not sure what they are about or how to answer them.
Cause I don't even know where I am today
The singer is feeling lost and unsure about his current situation.
Cause she's been taken prisoner for a weekend by her boyfriend
The singer's girlfriend is with her boyfriend for the weekend and is unable to communicate with the singer.
Cause he just landed on his flight from LA
The boyfriend has just arrived from LA and taken the singer's girlfriend away for the weekend.
Give or take? It's a tricky situation
The singer is unsure of what to do and whether he should try to save his girlfriend or not.
Should I let it go or should I save the day?
The singer is torn between letting the situation go and trying to save his girlfriend.
It feels so heavy
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and burdened by his situation.
Like a freight train hit me
The singer is feeling the weight of his emotions and situation like a heavy load crashing down upon him.
Do we really know if we can be together?
The singer is questioning whether he and his girlfriend can truly be together despite their love for each other.
Love is kryptonite cause it don't last forever
The singer is likening love to kryptonite, in that it has the power to weaken and eventually destroy him.
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
The singer acknowledges that sometimes, in order to pursue his dreams and achieve his goals, he may have to let go of his girlfriend.
I wanna be your Superman cause you're my Lois Lane
The singer wants to be his girlfriend's hero and protector, like Superman is to Lois Lane.
But when the lights come up and they're calling my name
The singer is being called to the stage to perform, but he is torn between his love for his girlfriend and his passion for music.
It's your life, but while you pick up your friends
The singer is talking to his girlfriend and acknowledging that it's her life and her choice who she spends time with.
You've nothing to hide while I feel so alone
The singer is feeling left out and alone, while his girlfriend is with her friends and he is not.
You're tryin' to hide what you think I can't see
The singer suspects that his girlfriend is keeping something from him and trying to conceal it.
I left you with the villain and it should've been me
The singer feels guilty for leaving his girlfriend in a difficult situation and wishes he had stayed to protect her.
It might sound crazy
The singer knows that what he is about to say may seem crazy or unrealistic.
But it just dawns on me
The singer has had an epiphany and realizes something important.
Nothing good comes easy
The singer acknowledges that achieving success and happiness requires hard work and perseverance.
This is how it should be
Despite the challenges and difficulties, the singer believes that this is the way things should be and everything will work out in the end.
Sometimes you gotta give up the girl to go save the world
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize this message of giving up something you love to pursue your dreams or passions.
To go save the world
Repeating the title of the song, the singer emphasizes that sometimes, sacrifices have to be made in order to achieve great things.
Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.