Give & Take
Wankelmut Svea Lyrics

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You know I, I, I
Waited up late in the black thing, that you like
You were out, out, out
With your friends and you came home drunk late at night

Acting so dumb like you don't know, know, know
Playing with me like a yo-yo, yo
Running this thing like a one-man show

I got people in line getting cold, so cold
Better be quick, baby, don't go slow
Now you know this is your one last shot

So if you wanna take some, you gotta give some
If you want a taste, follow my directions
But if you can't serve me well
You should get somebody else
If you wanna take some, you gotta give some

Gotta give some
If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste, you gotta give some
If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste

Every night
You just talk about yourself, yeah, all the time
(If you wanna take, take)
It's not right
Going all in, all uneven, ask me back
(If you wanna take, take)

Acting so dumb like you don't know, know, know
Playing with me like a yo-yo, yo
Running this thing like a one-man show
I got people in line getting cold, so cold
Better be quick, baby, don't go slow
Now you know this is your one last shot

So if you wanna take some, you gotta give some
If you want a taste, follow my directions
But if you can't serve me well
You should get somebody else
If you wanna take some, you gotta give some

Gotta give some
If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste, you gotta give some
If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste, you gotta give some

(You gotta give some)
Hoo-ooh-ooh-hoo

I got people in line, getting cold, so, so cold
Better be quick, baby, don't go slow
Now you know, this is your one last shot (last shot, last shot)

So if you wanna take some, you gotta give some
If you want a taste, follow my directions
But if you can't serve me well
You should get somebody else
If you wanna take some, you gotta give some

Gotta give some
If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste, you gotta give some

If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
If you taste, taste, you gotta give some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wankelmut Svea's song Give & Take depict a situation where the singer is fed up with their partner's selfishness and lack of reciprocity in their relationship. The singer remembers waiting up late for their partner, who was out with friends and came home drunk. The partner acts oblivious and keeps playing with the singer's emotions, as if they don't know what's wrong. The singer warns their partner that this is their "one last shot" and that if they want to take something from the relationship, they also have to give something back. The singer is not willing to put up with being treated poorly and is ready to move on if their partner cannot step up.

The song's message is about the importance of give-and-take in relationships. It emphasizes that one-sided relationships are not sustainable and that both partners need to contribute equally to make it work. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been patient for a while but has reached their limit, which can be relatable to many people who have been in similar situations.

Line by Line Meaning

You know I, I, I
The singer is emphasizing their own feelings and thoughts.

Waited up late in the black thing, that you like
The singer waited up for the person they're addressing, and they know from previous experience what they like.

You were out, out, out
The person they are addressing was out and unavailable.

With your friends and you came home drunk late at night
The person they addressed came home drunk late at night after hanging out with friends.

Acting so dumb like you don't know, know, know
The artist feels annoyed and thinks that the person they're talking to is acting stupid.

Playing with me like a yo-yo, yo
The person is toying with the singer.

Running this thing like a one-man show
The person is trying to be in control.

I got people in line getting cold, so cold
The artist has other people interested and waiting for their attention, and they're getting impatient.

Better be quick, baby, don't go slow
The artist is giving a warning that time is running out, and they need to speed up.

Now you know this is your one last shot
This is the person's final opportunity.

So, if you wanna take some, you gotta give some
The singer is stressing that reciprocation is necessary.

If you want a taste, follow my directions
The artist is in charge and knows what they want.

But if you can't serve me well, you should get somebody else
The singer doesn't want to waste their time with someone who can't keep up.

Gotta give some
Reciprocation is once again emphasized.

If you wanna take, take, you gotta give some
The singer is repeating this message.

If you taste, taste, you gotta give some
The artist is saying that if you want something from them, you need to give something in return.

Every night you just talk about yourself yeah, all the time
The artist is fed up with the person always talking only about themselves.

It's not right, going all in, all uneven, ask me back
The situation is not fair and balanced, and the singer wants the other person to be more considerate.

(You gotta give some) Hoo-ooh-ooh-hoo
The singer is once again emphasizing the importance of giving to receive.

I got people in line, getting cold, so, so cold
The artist is repeating their earlier warning that time is running out for the person to show interest.

Better be quick, baby, don't go slow
The urgency and need for speed is repeated.

Now you know, this is your one last shot (last shot, last shot)
The situation is at its last chance, and the artist is not willing to wait around any longer.

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, CTM Publishing
Written by: Jacob Dilssner, Svea Kagemark

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