Gave It All
Satellite Mode Lyrics

The song "Gave it All" by Satellite Mode is a reflective piece about the singer's experiences of giving everything they had for someone who doesn't appreciate it. The opening line, "I gave, I gave it all," sets the tone for the song and introduces the theme of sacrifice. The word "nameless" in the second line suggests that the singer was lost and without direction before this person came into their life. The next two lines reference the struggle of overcoming obstacles and following someone who may not have the best intentions, with the line "followed the plans of a criminal."

Despite this, the singer still believes in their dreams and is called a "new believer." The line "on a longer leash" suggests that they have some freedom, but there is still a limit to how much they can explore. The mention of "bread in the can" implies a sense of imprisonment or captivity, despite the singer's potential for freedom. They can still hear the "keeper," or the person who is holding them back, coming for them.

In the chorus, the singer repeats that they gave everything to this person, but they were nameless before. The line "I broke, I broke the wall, just to watch you build it back up again" speaks to the frustration of trying to connect with someone who won't reciprocate the effort. The following lines, "Do you want more, four on the floor? To flee the world you made, you can't escape this" and "Clean up the mess you made, you could erase this" suggest that the person the singer is addressing is not taking responsibility for their actions or trying to make amends.