Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986 in Seattle, Washington) is a female A… Read Full Bio ↴Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986 in Seattle, Washington) is a female American singer of Italian descent. She was discovered at a Christian talent contest when she was in her early teens and has since released three successful albums. Stacie got her start in 1998 at the age of 12 by attending a Christian music festival, Praise in the Rockies, held in her then-home state of Colorado. Stacie inadvertently entered a high-stakes talent competition, and won. A ForeFront Records executive was on hand and approached her for a record deal (she eventually did sign with them).

Since then, she has released two albums. The first was Genuine in 2000, created at the young age of fourteen. The album produced the hit single "Don't Look At Me" which topped Christian charts for ten consecutive weeks. Her next effort, the more mainstream and self-titled Stacie Orrico, was released in 2003 and charted in the U.S. Billboard Top 200, Australian ARIAnet and the United Kingdom albums charts. The first single from this album was "Stuck", which became a worldwide hit making it into the Top 5 or Top 10 of the majority of the world's charts. This was followed by the single "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life", which also charted and went top 20 in Australia and the UK. "More To Life" failed to do as well as "Stuck" but still became a hit in many countries. This was then followed by "I Promise" (top 30 in the UK), and the last single "I Could Be The One" (top 40 in the UK on June 2004). Both singles were given limited releases and limited promotion, so it is understandable that they didn't fare as well as the first two singles did.

Genuine sold over 13,000 copies in the first week, the highest debut week sales ever for a female Christian artist. Genuine sold 500,000 copies, giving the album Gold certification. Her sophomore effort, Stacie Orrico, debuted at #67 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S., also good for Gold certification. "Stacie Orrico" also sold 600,000 in Japan and an estimated 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Stacie Orrico's fourth album(including her Christmas album), "Beautiful Awakening",featuring the hit single "I'm Not Missing You," was released August(2006)in Europe and Asia and was due release for Jan. 2007 in North America. However the album has not yet been released in North America, and it's uncertain whether a release date will be given at this point.

I Can't Give It Up
Stacie Orrico Lyrics

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But when I pause, think it over, it ain't right, gotta tell ya

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

Boy, what was I thinkin'
When I move like that on your body, bump and grindin'
Can't stop, now got you breathin'
And you ain't in the mood for teasin', heaven help me

And when the moment candles burnin', oh, it's so easy
Got me compromisin' with my sexuality
And I know that you and I have got a real good thing
But when I pause, think it over, it ain't right, gotta tell ya

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready

And you should know
This is really hard for me
'Cause when I'm with you, boy
I wanna give you everything

But there's much more
Than a night of ecstasy
I need commitment
With a diamond
Then I'm yours to be your fantasy

I can't give it up
I will be your fantasy
Ohh
I can't

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out

But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

Overall Meaning

In "I Can't Give It Up," Stacie Orrico sings about the struggles of maintaining self-control in a sexual relationship. She opens the song questioning her own actions as she makes out with her partner on the sofa. Despite the romantic setting, Orrico is aware that the music of Marvin Gaye playing in the background isn't helping matters. As the song progresses, she realizes that the sexual relationship she has with her partner isn't quite right, and although they have a good thing, it's just not sustainable in the long term.

While Orrico is physically attracted to her partner, she wants more than just a night of passion. She wants commitment and a future. Orrico admits that it is difficult for her to put a stop to their relationship as she is deeply attracted to him, but it's essential for her to do so. Although it is challenging, Orrico considers this momentary desire just one aspect of who she is and knows she is capable of being more than a fantasy.

Ultimately, "I Can't Give It Up" is about Orrico struggling with her desires and wanting more than just physical satisfaction from her relationship with her partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, what am I doin'
She questions herself for being in the situation

Over here late at night on the sofa?
She wonders why she is in the situation late at night

Kissin' and touchin', whisperin' in my ear, got me breathin'
She is engaged in physical intimacy with her partner and it's starting to affect her emotionally

Marvin Gaye in the background singin', it ain't helpin'
The sensual music playing in the background is not helping her situation

Now in this moment candles burnin', oh, it's so easy
The romantic setting is making it easy for her to give in to temptation

Got me compromisin' with my sexuality
She is compromising with her personal values regarding her sexuality

And I know that you and I have got a real good thing
She acknowledges that her relationship with her partner is a good one

But when I pause, think it over, it ain't right, gotta tell ya
After reflecting on the situation, she realizes that this behavior is not right and needs to be addressed

I can't give it up
She is unable to stop engaging in physical intimacy with her partner

Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
She regrets starting this behavior and realizes it needs to stop

But one day I'ma put it on ya
She hints at returning to the behavior again in the future

So you better get ready for me
She warns her partner to be prepared for her to engage in physical intimacy again

Boy, what was I thinkin'
She questions her behavior with her partner

When I move like that on your body, bump and grindin'
She is engaging in sexual acts with her partner

Can't stop, now got you breathin'
She is in the moment and can't stop herself from engaging in physical intimacy with her partner

And you ain't in the mood for teasin', heaven help me
Her partner is not in the mood for playful teasing, which makes it more difficult for her to stop the behavior

And when the moment candles burnin', oh, it's so easy
The romantic setting makes it easy for her to engage in physical intimacy once again

I need commitment with a diamond
She is looking for a serious commitment with a tangible symbol of love

Then I'm yours to be your fantasy
If her partner is willing to commit to her, she will be willing to fulfill his fantasies

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KEVIN BRIGGS, NATHAN BUTLER, LASHAUNDA CARR, STACIE J. ORRICO

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2y↑1

Hey, what am I doin'
Over here late at night on the sofa?
Kissin' and touchin', whisperin' in my ear, got me breathin'
Marvin Gaye in the background singin', it ain't helpin'

Now in this moment candles burnin', oh, it's so easy
Got me compromisin' with my sexuality
And I know that you and I have got a real good thing
But when I pause, think it over, it ain't right, gotta tell ya

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

Boy, what was I thinkin'
When I move like that on your body, bump and grindin'
Can't stop, now got you breathin'
And you ain't in the mood for teasin', heaven help me

And when the moment candles burnin', oh, it's so easy
Got me compromisin' with my sexuality
And I know that you and I have got a real good thing
But when I pause, think it over, it ain't right, gotta tell ya

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready

And you should know
This is really hard for me
'Cause when I'm with you, boy
I wanna give you everything

But there's much more
Than a night of ecstasy
I need commitment
With a diamond
Then I'm yours to be your fantasy

I can't give it up
I will be your fantasy
Ohh
I can't

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
Shoulda never started, now we gotta stop
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

I can't give it up
We started a fire, gotta blow it out
But one day I'ma put it on ya
So you better get ready for me

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All comments from YouTube:

@thevirgineugenides697

4y↑13

Wow. This record proves Stacie is the Christian artist that the mainstream wasn't ready for, and she's the mainstream artist that the Christian industry wasn't ready for. She's something else. It's a shame her career didn't take off further like it should have because she was caught between labels and also was smart enough to remain true to herself. I sincerely hope she re-emerges like so many other shut-away stars have in the fast few years.

@MauricioSierraM.

3y↑2

One of the best comments ever. So true

@chadalexandercooper

7y↑7

Amazing album, very honest and transparent. I love how she confessed her mistakes and repented from her sins by admitting where she messed up and how she turned her life around by standing on her faith.