Give It Up
Royal Hunt Lyrics


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Give it up just let it flow,
Keller's runnin' TV show.
Razor blade in action - everything is "live",
Scandal makes a paper "hot",
You may like it, you may not.
Marriage, rape, divorce, somebody's butchered wife.

Empire rise, they're built on lies,
In the children's eyes, I'll never...

Give it up, never ever give it up!

Little kid some place abroad,
Shot dead by the terror squad.
Only one? Just not enough to ring a bell!
TV preacher will love to tell you,
Pay a dime and God's for sale.
Don't get scared it's just another day in hell.

Empire's turn, they're built burn,
We'll never learn - I'll never...





Give it up, never ever give it up!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Give it up" by Royal Hunt seem to be a commentary on the state of modern media and society as a whole. The opening lines, "Give it up just let it flow, Keller's runnin' TV show," suggest a sense of resignation towards the influence of media on our lives. The next line, "Razor blade in action - everything is 'live'," reinforces this idea, pointing to the sensationalistic nature of news media.


The following lines are a series of potentially disturbing news topics, including "scandal," "marriage, rape, divorce," and "butchered wife." These topics are juxtaposed against the line "Empires rise, they're built on lies," suggesting that the powerful forces in society use sensationalism and drama to distract from their own corruption and deceit.


The song then shifts focus to a more global perspective, with the mentions of a "little kid some place abroad" shot by a "terror squad." The line "TV preacher will love to tell you, pay a dime and God's for sale" is a commentary on the exploitation of religion for profit.


Overall, the song seems to be calling for people to resist the powerful forces that use sensationalism and fear to maintain their control over society.


Line by Line Meaning

Give it up just let it flow,
Stop resisting and surrender to the flow of life.


Keller's runnin' TV show.
Media is controlled by powerful individuals who determine what is broadcasted.


Razor blade in action - everything is "live",
The media thrives on sensationalizing violent and disturbing events.


Scandal makes a paper "hot",
Newspapers thrive on controversial events and publish them for profit.


You may like it, you may not.
Individuals have differing opinions on what is broadcasted in the media.


Marriage, rape, divorce, somebody's butchered wife.
The media targets sensitive and personal issues to garner more attention.


Empires rise, they're built on lies,
Powerful nations and empires are built on deception and falsehoods.


In the children's eyes, I'll never...
Children perceive the world differently than adults and may not fully understand the corruption and deception around them.


Give it up, never ever give it up!
Despite the chaos and deception in the world, one should never stop pursuing their dreams and passions.


Little kid some place abroad,
Innocent children around the world are often victims of violence and terrorism.


Shot dead by the terror squad.
Terror organizations target innocent civilians, including children, for their own gain.


Only one? Just not enough to ring a bell!
Violent events are so commonplace that they no longer shock or surprise people.


TV preacher will love to tell you,
Religious leaders may use tragic events to further their own agenda or financial gain.


Pay a dime and God's for sale.
Some religious leaders exploit their followers for profit and personal gain.


Don't get scared it's just another day in hell.
Tragedies and violence are so commonplace that they are considered a part of daily life.


Empire's turn, they're built burn,
Empires and powerful nations eventually crumble and fall due to their own corruption and deceit.


We'll never learn - I'll never...
Despite history's lessons, humans repeat the same mistakes and never learn from their past actions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE PALLE ANDERSEN

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