Give Blood
Townshend Pete Lyrics
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But you may find that blood is enough
Give blood
And there are some who'll say it's not enough
Give blood
But don't expect too ever see reward
Give blood
You can give it all but still asked for more
Give blood
But it could cost more than your dignity
Give blood
Parade your pallor in iniquity
Give blood
They will cry and say they're in our debt
Give blood
But then they'll sigh and they will soon forget
[man in background]
where heading for the day of blessings I'm telling ya,
Its all building up to something,
Something that's opening beginning with fire
So give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give blood
But you may find that blood is not enough
Give blood
And there are some who'll say it's not enough
Give blood
But don't expect too ever see reward
Give blood
You can give it all but still asked for more
So give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give your love and keep blood between brothers
Give your love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Give love and keep blood between brothers
The song Give Blood by Townshend Pete is a call to action for people to donate their blood to those who need it. The lyrics use the repetition of "give blood" to emphasize the urgency and importance of donating. However, the song is not just about giving blood physically, it speaks to the importance of giving love and keeping blood between brothers. This line is repeated several times throughout the song, highlighting the need for unity and brotherhood in society.
The verse, "But it could cost more than your dignity, parade your pallor in iniquity" addresses the potential discomfort and pain that may come with donating blood. The song also acknowledges that sometimes people may not receive recognition or reward for their selfless action. The line, "You can give it all but still asked for more" shows that people may feel obliged to give more than they are physically able to.
There is a shift in the tone of the song during the background voiceover, which seems to be a warning about the consequences of not giving blood (or perhaps not giving love and keeping blood between brothers). The line, "Something that's opening beginning with fire," indicates that there may be a reckoning if we don't work towards unity and empathy.
Overall, Give Blood is a song that celebrates the selfless act of giving and encourages people to come together through acts of giving blood and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Give blood
Donate blood
But you may find that blood is enough
Your donation of blood may not be valued as much as it should be
And there are some who'll say it's not enough
Some people will criticize your blood donation
But don't expect to ever see reward
Do not expect to receive anything in return for your blood donation
You can give it all but still asked for more
Even if you donate all your blood, you may still be expected to give more
Give blood
Donate blood
But it could cost more than your dignity
Donating blood may cause you to sacrifice more than just physical blood
Parade your pallor in iniquity
Your pale skin caused by donating blood can be seen as a negative thing
They will cry and say they're in our debt
People may express gratitude for your blood donation
But then they'll sigh and they will soon forget
People may not remember your blood donation for very long
Give love and keep blood between brothers
Show kindness and solidarity among people, even those who are not related by blood
Give your love and keep blood between brothers
Offer love and support to others, even if they are not family
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nov20five
As Pete said: "Give Blood was one of the tracks I didn't even play on. I brought in Simon Phillips, Pino Palladino and David Gilmour simply because I wanted to see my three favourite musicians of the time playing on something..." This is magical!
@zachhoran
And on 6/14/2021, the song will be used to promote being a blood donor.
@nov20five
@@zachhoran that’s awesome! World blood donation day. 6/14/21.
@john.thomashoran3759
English soil .., That as English foil .. A courtesy ..? What do you give ..? Looser hearts were settled on tides .. ( The Sea ..! ) Give Blood..! Be dressed .. Thrill mm , or ... Other . ? Pete Townsend deserves A Re- Award .. for being so Cynically , Individualistic ... Stylish ..?! ... Shit ..!! A guitar with no frets ... It Glows !! ..... As " Praise Al afore ., there .., Gov .." ..... " Governor .., Gov ? .. " .. What ..?
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@williamjohnson8659
Who's. That simon say's
@timtooker8332
You said it. TT2022 YHWH
@dajdools8834
This tune is one of the best jams, ever. My neighbors loved this tune so much, they threw a rock through my window to hear it better...
@johnquintinwisenowistheend431
BRILLIANCE
@carlgibbons5777
Maybe it was the Trump sign in your yard? lol
@paranormalparatrooper.7413
Ha haaa. I love it, TRUMP is still living in your head rent free. You just can’t get over him can you. He must have done a number on you. Heh heh heh.