Give It Up
goodmen Lyrics
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You got your spice
You got a kitten
Now isn't that nice
You just can't wait for a picnic in Spring
I just get nauseous
When I think of those things
You wait and wait and you wait for a lifetime
You wait and wait you can't wait any longer
You wait and wait, couldn't be any wronger no
Give it up
Don't let it get you down
Give it up
You really really blew it
Give it up
Turn your head around
You shop around for a sensible car
You hold your breath when you wish on a star
You settle down in a warm little house
You make some babies with your warm little spouse
Ah, how nice
You wait and wait and you wait for a lifetime
For a little piece of cake in the night time yeah
You wait and wait you can't wait any longer
You wait and wait, couldn't be any wronger no
Give it up
Don't let it get you down
Give it up
You really really blew it
Give it up
Turn your head around
Just when you got it made
And all your bills are paid
You stumble and fall into your grave
Ah, too bad
You wait and wait and you wait for a lifetime
For a little piece of cake in the night time yeah
You wait and wait you can't wait any longer
You wait and wait, couldn't be any wronger no
Give it up
Don't let it get you down
Give it up
You really really blew it
Give it up
Turn your head around
The lyrics to Goodmen's song Give It Up describe the life choices and expectations that society places on individuals. The song starts by describing a typical scenario of a person who has everything that society would deem as desirable. They have their sugar and spice, a kitten, and are looking forward to picnics in spring, which are all seen as normal and desirable by society. However, the singer of the song feels nauseous at the thought of these things and sees these expectations as a burden.
The song then goes on to describe how life's expectations will continue to weigh down on individuals throughout their lifetime. Society tells people to wait and wait for a lifetime to get that little piece of cake or the perfect life, but the singer sees these expectations as unrealistic and impossible to achieve. The song urges people to give up on these expectations and not let them get them down, as they have already blown it by trying to achieve something that may not be possible or desirable.
Overall, the song's message is to question societal expectations and let go of the pressure to achieve things that may not ultimately bring personal happiness or fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
You got your sugar
You have things that you find sweet
You got your spice
You also have things that you find exciting or spicy
You got a kitten
Now isn't that nice
You have a pet kitten, which is a pleasant and enjoyable thing
You just can't wait for a picnic in Spring
You're looking forward to an upcoming picnic in the springtime
I just get nauseous
When I think of those things
I feel physically sick when I hear or think about those things
You wait and wait and you wait for a lifetime
For a little piece of cake in the night time yeah
You spend your whole life waiting for small pleasures, like having a piece of cake at night
You wait and wait you can't wait any longer
You wait and wait, couldn't be any wronger no
You're tired of waiting and know that it's not the right thing to do anymore
Give it up
Don't let it get you down
Let it go and don't let it bring you down
Give it up
You really really blew it
You messed up, and it's time to move on
Give it up
Turn your head around
Let it go and look for something else
You shop around for a sensible car
You're in the market for a practical car
You hold your breath when you wish on a star
You make a wish on a star and feel hopeful and excited
You settle down in a warm little house
You make some babies with your warm little spouse
Ah, how nice
You build a happy and comfortable life with your partner and have children, which is lovely
Just when you got it made
And all your bills are paid
You stumble and fall into your grave
Ah, too bad
It's a shame that just when you finally achieved financial stability, you die
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielpizarro9022
I was DJ in NYC in the 90s. This was a must have track in those days. It was a higlight of the set. Brings me way back.
@binkywoo01
they played this at a football match recently and the place just went off, it was incredible and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. true masterpiece that was made for stadiums (and clubs of course)
@user-ut3nn1ey7h
hello armada, my brother used to dance at palladium and he taught me that this is tribal dance track from jr vasquez types. thank you. elle for house
@mightay6672
I used to go to an club called 9 c under a church in Edinburgh on victoria street in the 90s this was the tune ❤
@maximoperini
This was the track that opened the gates to the club world in London in the beginning of the 90ties,,,, this was the welcoming of the best era in my Life I was 21 then & now I am 54!Someone create a Time Machine 🙏🏻🔥🔈
@Pilky-Bs2Mc
Did it come out in 93?
I was 23 then. I'm 53 now
@TheDA1983
One of the dopest songs ever made.
@hm6851
Batucada style
@andresbustamante4777
One of the best songs of all time I feel like I was at cne in 93
@nostalgeejays
Oh, the memories. BCM at Mallorca in summer -93. They played this track a lot :)