Give You Up
Step Lively Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Give You Up" by Step Lively convey a sense of longing and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer is clearly infatuated with the object of their affection and is pleading with them not to hurt them. There is a sense that the relationship is at a crossroads – they could "fall away soon" or become closer and spend their days and nights together. The singer seems to be battling their own demons and fears, promising to "defeat those evil creatures" and come out victorious.
The lyrics also touch on the complexities of love and the fact that it can be a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns. The singer acknowledges that they have taken their lovers for granted in the past and wonders if they will ever truly learn from their mistakes. There is a sense of questioning whether their love is just infatuation or true passion, which is a common theme in many relationships.
Despite the uncertainties and fears expressed in the lyrics, the singer ultimately declares that they don't want to give up on the relationship. They don't want to give in or let go, but they also can't let the other person win. It is a powerful statement that encapsulates the complexities of relationships and the struggle to maintain them.
Line by Line Meaning
You know i'm, thinking all about you, please, please, don't you hurt me
I am constantly thinking about you and I am scared of being hurt by you.
maybe we can fall away soon, i can't wait
Perhaps we can leave together soon. I cannot wait any longer.
maybe you can be my ono, and i can be your lennon
Maybe you can be my soul mate and I can be yours, like John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
we can spend the nights together, and our days
We can spend both our nights and our days together.
will I plunge into our shadows, and defeat those evil creatures, come out a shining hero
Will I confront our problems and overcome them, emerging as a hero from the darkness?
fascias, well it gets me bye, this is your time for romance, the light is shining on you
Facades may help me get by, but this is your moment for romance. The spotlight is on you.
make you move or let u be, (oh-oh-oho)
Either take action or let things be.
i don't want to give you up (oh-oh-oho), i don't want to give you in (oh-oh-oho), i don't want to let you go (oh-oh-oho), but i just can't let you win
I do not want to lose you or give in to you, but I cannot let you have complete control either.
the roller-coaster starting to board now, careful this ride is bumpy, twists and turns all around you, hold on tight
Our journey together is about to begin, and it may be full of ups and downs. Be careful and hold on tight.
we bite the hand that feeds us, take our lovers for granted, will we ever learn
We tend to harm those who care for us and take our loved ones for granted. Will we ever learn?
a couple of times, we'll correct the pain, fall in love, infatuation or true passion? will this question ever be solved?
Sometimes, we can fix what is causing us pain. Will we fall in love out of infatuation, or is it genuine passion? Will we ever find out?
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steplively36
Great band. Would love to get a copy of the album again. Let me know if you can pass it along.
@trane1959
agreed!!!!
@hot2dethmoose
I loved this shit in high school, it's surprising this was more than 10 years ago
@danielstellwag3081
20 years....................titty juice residue