Give A Little Love
Rilo Kiley Lyrics


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You'll get your money
I'll get my friends
Hard living's forgiven
In the end

You got your troubles
I got mine
On a clear day I can
Read your mind

Ooh
It's like a battlefield inside

[Chorus]
You got to
Give a little love
Give a little love
Give a little love
To get a little love
Give a little love
Give a little love

I know you better
Than you want me to
Inside your pockets
And walking in your shoes

Ooh
It can get better if you try

[Chorus]

[Chorus 2]
I hope you
Give a little love
Give a little love
Give a little love
To get a little love
Give a little love
Give a little love

I keep you close
In my wildest dreams
My rearview mirror
And you're waving to me
Our last goodbye





[Chorus 2 x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rilo Kiley's song "Give A Little Love" deal with the universal human experience of friendship and the ups and downs of relationships. The opening lines of the song, "You'll get your money, I'll get my friends, hard living's forgiven in the end" suggest that money cannot replace friendships, and that forgiveness is possible even in the midst of difficult times. The next lines, "You got your troubles, I got mine, on a clear day I can read your mind" say that we all have our own struggles but that true friends are sensitive enough to help each other out even without being told.


The chorus of the song, which is repeated twice, urges listeners to give a little love to get a little love. This can be interpreted as a reminder that in order to receive love and support, one must first give it freely. The singer knows the addressee of the song better than the person would like them to, possibly due to the fact that they have a strong relationship built on honesty and trust. The song ends on a hopeful note with the last chorus, which emphasizes the importance of love and suggests that it is possible to leave behind past mistakes or misunderstandings and start anew.


Overall, "Give A Little Love" is a catchy tune that explores the complexity of human relationships and the need for mutual trust, forgiveness, and caring.


Line by Line Meaning

You'll get your money
We may be in a difficult situation now, but ultimately we will get the financial compensation we deserve.


I'll get my friends
Our relationships with those we care about are just as important, if not more important, than financial gain.


Hard living's forgiven
No matter what struggles we face in life, forgiveness can be found and healing is possible.


In the end
Despite all of life's challenges, ultimately everything will work out for the best.


You got your troubles
We all have our own struggles and difficulties that we must deal with.


I got mine
As much as we may care about others, we can't forget to take care of ourselves and our own problems as well.


On a clear day I can
Sometimes we can see through the fog of life and understand those around us more clearly.


Read your mind
While we may not have true psychic powers, we can empathize and understand the thoughts and feelings of those close to us.


It's like a battlefield inside
Our internal struggles can feel like a constant war, but we must keep fighting and pushing forward.


You got to
It is necessary and vital that we show love to others.


Give a little love
By being kind and compassionate, even in small ways, we can make a big difference in the lives of those around us.


To get a little love
When we give love freely, it often comes back to us in unexpected ways.


I know you better
Even if someone tries to hide parts of themselves, we can often see through the facade and understand who they truly are.


Than you want me to
Sometimes people may not want us to know everything about them, but we can still care about them and offer support.


Inside your pockets
We can't truly know what someone is going through until we walk in their shoes and experience their struggles firsthand.


And walking in your shoes
By putting ourselves in someone else's position, we can better understand their perspective and offer more effective support.


It can get better if you try
No matter how difficult life may seem, there is always hope for improvement and growth if we are willing to put in the effort.


I keep you close
Even when we part ways with someone, they can still hold a special place in our hearts and memories.


In my wildest dreams
Even in our most fantastical and unrealistic visions of the future, our loved ones still play an important role.


My rearview mirror
As we move forward in life, we can still remember and cherish the people and experiences that are now in the past.


And you're waving to me
Even if we must say goodbye, our memories and love for someone can still bring joy and comfort.


Our last goodbye
Saying goodbye can be difficult, but the memories and love we shared will always be with us.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IYIOLA BABATUNDE BABALOLA, DARREN EMILIO LEWIS, KARA ELIZABETH DIOGUARDI, TOM JONES

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