Give Chase
Tegan and Sara Lyrics


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Those windows, these eyes
Don’t worry, I won’t cry/pry/fight
And if you go, should I stay?
And if I lie, which way?

If I love again and I end up just the same
If I move away, will you give chase?
Will you give chase?

Those windows, these eyes
Don’t worry, I won’t cry/pry/fight
And if you go, should I stay?
And if I lie, which way?
Which way?

If I love again and I end up just the same
If I move away, will you give chase?
If I love again and I end up just the same
If I move away, will you give chase?
Will you give chase?

Will you
Will you
Will you
Will you
Will you
Will you
Will you




Will you
Give chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase

Overall Meaning

In Tegan and Sara's song Give Chase, the singer contemplates the uncertainty of a potential romantic relationship. The repetitive phrase "Those windows, these eyes" speaks to examining oneself and the other person, trying to gauge whether or not this relationship has the potential to work. The singer then reassures the other person that they won't cry, pry or fight, possibly indicating their reluctance to appear too emotionally invested too soon.


The chorus repeats the question of whether the other person would chase after them if they were to leave or get hurt again in the future. The line "If I love again and I end up just the same" suggests a past of failed relationships, and they are questioning whether it's worth putting themselves through that again. The final plea of "Will you give chaaaaase" is a direct appeal to the other person's feelings, asking if they would go to great lengths to pursue a relationship with them.


Overall, the song is a vulnerable and introspective exploration of the uncertainties that come with falling in love and the desire for reassurance from the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

Those windows, these eyes
These eyes are like windows, looking out and observing the world around them.


Don’t worry, I won’t cry/pry/fight
I won't react negatively or in an aggressive manner.


And if you go, should I stay?
If you leave, should I remain in the same position?


And if I lie, which way?
If I am deceitful, which path should I take?


If I love again and I end up just the same
If I enter into another relationship and the outcome is identical to a previous one,


If I move away, will you give chase?
If I depart, will you pursue me?


Will you give chase?
Will you actively pursue me?


Will you
Asking if the person will follow


Give chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase
Asking for the person to actively pursue me




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rookie blujay

I love this song. They have so many really good unreleased songs. Hopefully they release a compilation someday. I never get tired listening to their music,.

OpticalJesu5

Never thought I'd see great quality version of this song.

(^._.^) nekosama

If you want to make me cry, make me listen to this omg it's not even about the lyrics but the notes and vocals just have that effect on me idk why

Eve Isherwood

Still one of my favs. That note at the end.....

Samantha McSweeney

One of my favorite songs! They nailed it!

Liliana Betancur

Que voz.....

ciara dell

that blew my mind so so so so much oh my GOD

Prerana Chatterjee

The feel of this song... runs shiver down the spine. The most honest expression of desperation of a lover flowing unabashed, almost like a thunderstorm that ravages one's insides in thirst and pain from the want of lust and desire.. this song is a class apart !! I am almost convinced these are honest feelings from their real experiences that they translated and conveyed through their music ! Absolutely sensational 🖤🖤🖤

Kris☀️

i can not hear this song to many times. repeat repeat repeat!!

bashscrazy

They need to release this

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