Give It All
Right the Stars Lyrics


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I'm up against your open door
You're on the phone
You're on the floor
You're counting stars
You laugh and cry
It's getting dark
You don't know why
I built a bridge to every side
You light a match
The river's wide
You only want what's out of reach
But you can't help holding on to me

And I give it all
I give it all
I give it all to you
I give it all
I give it all
I give it all to you

You open up and then you close
And where you hide I never know
And we hate the games, though we love to play
Rewrite my words
You run away

But I give it all
I give it all
I give it all to you
I give it all
I give it all
I give it all to you

And what can I say that you can hear?
"Don't be afraid," my line to you

And I give it all
I give it all
I give it all to you
I give it all




I give it all
I give it all to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Give It All" by Right the Stars seems to be about a relationship where one person is constantly trying to give everything they have to the other person, who is hesitant and unsure. The first verse sets the scene of the two people being in close proximity, with one person up against the other's open door while they are preoccupied on the phone, counting stars and experiencing a range of emotions. The second verse continues with the theme of uncertainty and hesitation, with the other person opening up and closing off at different times and playing games. However, the chorus repeats the message that the singer is willing to give everything they have to the other person, despite their hesitation.


The bridge serves as a way to connect the two people, but the other person is the one with the power to light the match and possibly burn the bridge. The singer acknowledges that the other person wants what is out of reach and is holding onto them, but doesn't see this as a negative thing. In the last verse, the singer tries to give reassurance to the other person, telling them not to be afraid and trying to bridge the gap between them.


Overall, the song seems to be about the dynamic of a relationship where one person is trying to give their everything to the other person, despite their uncertainty and hesitation. The singer tries to bridge the gap between them and is willing to give it all, but the other person is hesitant and unsure, creating an emotional tug-of-war.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm up against your open door
I'm standing right in front of you, feeling vulnerable and exposed, hoping that you'll let me in.


You're on the phone
You're distracted and preoccupied, not fully present in the moment with me.


You're on the floor
You're feeling defeated and helpless, like you don't have the strength to stand up and face your problems.


You're counting stars
You're lost in your thoughts and dreams, searching for a way to escape reality.


You laugh and cry
You're experiencing a range of emotions, feeling both happy and sad at the same time.


It's getting dark
The situation is becoming more serious and ominous, and we may not be able to find a way out.


You don't know why
You're confused and uncertain about what's going on, and you can't make sense of your own feelings.


I built a bridge to every side
I've done everything I can to connect with you and understand your perspective, but it's still not enough.


You light a match
You're taking a risk and trying to ignite something new, even though it may not be the safest or most logical option.


The river's wide
There's a vast and daunting obstacle standing in our way, but we're still determined to cross it together.


You only want what's out of reach
You're drawn to things that are unattainable or difficult to obtain, and you don't give up easily.


But you can't help holding on to me
Despite your desire to chase after other things, you still see the value in our connection and are unwilling to let it go completely.


And what can I say that you can hear?
I'm struggling to communicate with you effectively and get my message across in a way that resonates with you.


"Don't be afraid," my line to you
I'm offering you words of comfort and encouragement, hoping to ease your fears and doubts.


And I give it all
I'm putting my heart and soul into this relationship and doing everything in my power to make it work.


I give it all to you
I'm giving you my everything and asking for nothing in return, because that's how much you mean to me.




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