I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
I used to make the light shine for you. the sun has left my sky. velvet walls surround my sorrows. I've sacrificed my pride. you're giving up on me.
I've laid myself to sleep tonight. I know you've played out everything in your mind.
And now you throw it all away.
A shattered memory that you would stay, through thick and thin with me.
You're giving up on me. and when you feel the pain, I'm wishing I could stay.
How can I say I love you back, you never made me happy.
You've laid yourself to sleep, I never said this wouldn't hurt.
You gave up everything; I never said I'd give it back.
I know you'll never change; I won't be good enough for you.
I know, you'll make it through,
I'll never be around to see.
I've laid myself to sleep tonight. I know you've played out everything in your mind.
And now you throw it all away.
A shattered memory that you would stay, through thick and thin with me.
You're giving up on me. and when you feel the pain, I'm wishing I could stay.
How can I say I love you back, you never made me happy.
You've laid yourself to sleep, I never said this wouldn't hurt.
You gave up everything; I never said I'd give it back.
I know you'll never change; I won't be good enough for you.
I know, you'll make it through,
I'll never be around to see.
Lyrics submitted by malsetsfire
Giving Up Lyrics as written by Shane Told Neil Boshart
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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if its about god, and they were indeed a christian band then why would he be saying things like "you never made me happy?" or "i used to make the light shine for you" to god? shane and the rest of the guys may be christians but there music def does not portray any relligious messages.
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holy ass,,no ones posted up nada for this song,,,wow,, this song so great,,how shane lets all his emotion out a tthe end of this song,,this song is about a relationship going back and shes just basically giving up on him but in the process shit was never as great to began with,,and she just doesnt basically want to fix it all..the video pretty corny,,this song needs more post!
I agree, this song is great. How can anyone not get goosebumps when he sings " How can I say i love you back? You never made me happy"? Ummm, one more thing. I don't think this song is about a girl, I think it might be about GOD...they are a Christian Band.
How is this about God?...I think it's about a chick too.
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i like this band :) i know one of the guitarists cousin but hes an ass:)
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