Their debut full-length album, Give It Back to You, was released on Concord Records on February 12, 2016.
In April 2018, the band released "Life to Fix", the lead single off their second studio album, All of This Life.
www.therecordcompany.net
Give It Back To You
The Record Company Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To California
I chased the sunset
To California
And I did it, did it, did it, did it, baby
Had nothin' better to do
I chased the sun to California
Whoa, alright
Oh, Lord, baptize me
In the ocean water
Please baptize me
In the cold ocean water
I needed, needed, needed, needed, babe
Do what I needed to do
Now baptize me
In cold ocean water
That's right
I'm gonna get it and give it back
Yeah
I'm gonna get it and give it back
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
I'll get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
And give it back to you, yeah
Whew, ooh
Yeah
And ya only get one ride
One ticket, one time
Your live your life
And it don't last long
Wait a minute
Days gone by
Maybe one too many
Days gone by
So I'll take the ride
That is why I
Mmm, oh yeah
I chased the sun
To California
Now please baptize me
In the cold ocean water
Will it, will it, will it, will it, baby
Do what I need it to do
I chased the sun to California
California
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
Give it back to you
I'm gonna get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
Ooh
I'll get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'm gonna give it back to you
Ooh
Let's go babe
Let's go
You only get one ride
One ticket, one time
Yeah, I wanna, I wanna get it
Give it back
Yeah, and give it back
To you
The lyrics of "Give It Back To You" by The Record Company are about someone who is chasing their dreams and taking risks in order to find purpose and meaning in their life. The song captures the thrill of taking a leap of faith, even if it means leaving everything else behind in pursuit of one's passions. The singer mentions that he went to California to chase the sun and the sunset, indicating that he took a journey westward to start a new life. He talks about being baptized in cold ocean water, which can be seen as a metaphor for cleansing and starting anew, a physical representation of his emotional journey. The repeated refrain of "I'm gonna get it and give it back" is a way of saying that the singer will achieve his goals and then give back to others in some way.
Overall, the song has a sense of urgency and determination, with the singer keen to achieve his goals and make a difference in his own and others' lives. The lyrics encourage listeners to take risks and embrace adventure, as life is short and there is only one ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I chased the sun
To California
I chased the sunset
To California
And I did it, did it, did it, did it, baby
Had nothin' better to do
I chased the sun to California
Whoa, alright
I traveled to California to escape my mundane life with nothing else to do, I chased the sun & sunset which became my purpose, driving me forward while traversing through the countless days & nights to reach California.
I'm gonna get it and give it back
Oh, Lord, baptize me
In the ocean water
Please baptize me
In the cold ocean water
I needed, needed, needed, needed, babe
Do what I needed to do
Now baptize me
In cold ocean water
That's right
Life's journey left me yearning for something, so I plead to the Lord to baptize me in the cold ocean water, purging me & making me free. I required to pursue what was inside of me, so now it's imperative for me to be cleansed in the frigid oceanic water, invigorating my being.
I'm gonna get it and give it back
Yeah
I'm gonna get it and give it back
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
I'll get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
And give it back to you, yeah
Whew, ooh
I'm resolved to succeed and return what I inherit to you, I'll get it from the universe and give it back to you, just watch me. A fire burns inside me, and I'll keep it blazing to obtain what has been promised to me, which I'll return to you. Oh, I'm excited!
Yeah
And ya only get one ride
One ticket, one time
Your live your life
And it don't last long
Wait a minute
Days gone by
Maybe one too many
Days gone by
So I'll take the ride
That is why I
Mmm, oh yeah
I chased the sun
To California
Now please baptize me
In the cold ocean water
Will it, will it, will it, will it, baby
Do what I need it to do
I chased the sun to California
California
Life is short, you only get one chance at it, so you need to take the ride that's offered to you. Time passes by in a hurry, and you may lose track of it, but it's imperative not to miss the opportunity that would make all the difference. So, I chased the sun to California and again plead for you to baptize me in cold ocean water to make it happen.
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
Give it back to you
I'm gonna get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
Ooh
I'll get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'll give it back to you
Get it, get it, get it, get it, baby
I'm gonna give it back to you
Ooh
I'll seize the opportunity to achieve what's rightly mine and will give it back to you, just as I promised before. It's mine to take, but it's also important to return it to you with the same generosity and gratitude as you bestowed it upon me. And, I'll make it happen earnestly!
Let's go babe
Let's go
You only get one ride
One ticket, one time
Yeah, I wanna, I wanna get it
Give it back
Yeah, and give it back
To you
Let's end this journey and start anew, you only have one chance, one time. And, I'm determined and keen to get what's mine and give it back to you, it's always been my intention.
Writer(s): ALEXANDER WOOD STIFF, MARC CAZORLA, CHRISTOPHER BERNARD VOS
Contributed by Ruby D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BeeBs ReimeR
- FUNKY
- ROCKIN'
- DIRTY BLUES
- FEEL GOOD MUSIC
Love their sound and their passion.
Come to Alberta, Canada!!!!
Rolf Man
Why are these guys unknown?
Why have they not been on SNL?
Believe Land 2019
SNL is still on?
T.Sewell
The only thing I would change on this tune........the kick drum tuned a half step down and bring it a tad more into the mix. Possibly a touch of reverb on the snare as well.
Race Swami
Oooooh yeeeah baby!
Snugins KOKOS
That's a new word in blues-rock?
Ayers Brooks
god damn.
Snugins KOKOS
ну, не дурно. хули все молчат?