Giving It All
Tom Grennan Lyrics


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Only you said I could do better
If I can learn how to surrender, when I'm wrong
I stand my ground but I get nowhere
You said I missed the future that's out there, that's out there

I played our game of love in hate
And we won't leave this up to fate
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes

Now you got me on a mission
Chasing the number one position, to the door
We'll go further than the distance
'Cause we're more than just an existence

I played our game of love in hate
And we won't leave this up to fate

'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes

Holding on, holding on
Are you ready, ready or not?
Yeah I'm holding on, holding on
Are you ready, ready or not?

'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all




'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Grennan's song "Giving It All" convey the message of surrendering to love and being ready to take on the challenges that come with it. The song speaks to the idea that love is not easy but it's worth fighting for. The first verse starts with Grennan being told he can do better and that he needs to learn to surrender. He seems to understand that he needs to open himself up to love and allow someone else in his life. The chorus repeats the idea that he's giving it his all, and he's ready to release the brakes, indicating that he's ready to fully commit to the relationship.


The second verse speaks to the idea that this love is a mission, and they need to chase it together. They're willing to go the distance because their love is worth it. They're playing a game of love in hate, but they won't leave their relationship up to fate. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that he's willing to do whatever it takes to make this relationship work, even if it means falling down on his knees and being broken down, as long as he can stand on his own feet, he will give it his all.


The overall message of the song is that love is hard, but it's worth fighting for, and Tom Grennan is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work. The song is filled with powerful and emotional lyrics, and it's clear that Grennan has poured his heart and soul into the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Only you said I could do better
The singer's motivation to improve comes from their trust in this single person's encouragement.


If I can learn how to surrender, when I'm wrong
The singer recognizes their need to admit their faults, and wants to work on being more humble.


I stand my ground but I get nowhere
The singer is stubborn, but has not seen any positive results from their behavior.


You said I missed the future that's out there, that's out there
The artist received advice that they missed out on opportunities for a better future, and want to make up for it.


I played our game of love in hate
The relationship between the artists has been tumultuous and stressful.


And we won't leave this up to fate
The singers have decided to take control of their relationship and work it out intentionally.


'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees Just to keep me on my feet And you're breaking me down, I know So I stand here on my own Yeah, I'm giving it all 'Cause I know now what it takes
The singer is struggling, but determined to keep going and put in all their effort to make things work.


'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
The artist is ready to let go of anything holding them back and embrace change.


Now you got me on a mission Chasing the number one position, to the door We'll go further than the distance 'Cause we're more than just an existence
The artists are working towards a common goal, and are motivated to go above and beyond just getting by in life.


Holding on, holding on Are you ready, ready or not? Yeah I'm holding on, holding on Are you ready, ready or not?
The artists are asking if they are both committed to making their relationship work for the long haul.




Writer(s): Tom Grennan, Holly Hardy

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[Verse 1]
Only you said I could do better
If I can learn how to surrender, when I'm wrong
I stand my ground but I get nowhere
You said I missed the future that's out there, that's out there

[Pre-Chorus]
I played our game of love and hate
And we won't leave this up to fate

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes

[Verse 2]
Now you got me on a mission
Chasing the number one position, to the door
We'll go further than the distance
'Cause we're more than just an existence

[Pre-Chorus]
I played our game of love in hate
And we won't leave this up to fate

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes

[Bridge]
Holding on, holding on
Are you ready, ready or not?
Yeah I'm holding on, holding on
Are you ready, ready or not?

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
'Cause I'm fallin' down on my knees
Just to keep me on my feet
And you're breaking me down, I know
So I stand here on my own
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I know now what it takes
Yeah, I'm giving it all
'Cause I'm ready to release the brakes
Yeah, I'm ready to release the brakes



All comments from YouTube:

Lorcan Hayes

This man hasn't released one bad song

Nicola Courtney

@Andrew Ward he is the best x

Andrew Ward

2 albums later he still hasn't

Ellen Reilly

The world wasn't ready for your music 4 years ago.. but the world is ready now.. 😍😍

Mohamed Mahmoud

This guy deserves more

BRICHET MAULAVE Brigitte

Vous avez vraiment une voix très intéressante ! J'adore 😛❣️

EnglandLad

Such a talented lad, 💙 the lyrics

“I play that game of love and hate”

🥵👌🏻

Tesh ates

Every tune you bring out man I can't stop listening to

Marek Hajduk

Same here! This guy is amazing!

SevenFoot Pelican

its so good.

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