Give It Back To You
The Record Company Lyrics


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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'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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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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?

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