I Would Do Anything for You Lyrics
Never want to get in the way, I said it
I don't know what the plan is
But you can share with me
Cause I'll be listening ear
To everything you say I won't turn away
And I'll listen open up my heart
And I must say that I love you
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than ever before
Ooooh la love
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than I've ever known
Strange life I live
But it’s what you've decided
I give it all into your hands
Do what you will with me
And I'll I smile when you speak
Remember all those times
I was hoping for something?
And shaking my head
From all that I've done
But you never left me
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than ever before
Ooooh la love
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than I've ever known
I would give it up for you
Give it up for you
I’d do anything for you
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than ever before
Ooooh la love
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than I've ever known
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than ever before
Ooooh la love
I’ve fallen in love
and it’s better this time than I've ever known
I have fallen in love

This is one of my favorite songs on the album and I'm sad that it's words are the worst interpreted! D: I got this off the lyrics book :D
Never want to stand upon myself Never want to get in the way… I said it I don't know what the plan is, but you can share with me ‘Cause I'll be listening ear to everything you say I won't turn away and I'll listen Open up my heart and I must say that I love you
Ooooh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than ever before Ooooh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than I've ever known
Every day is a battle I face Strange like I live, but it’s what you decided I give it all into your hands Do what you will with me and I'll I smile when you speak Remember all those times I was hoping for something? And shaking my head from all that I've done But you never left me
Give it up for you I would give it up for you I’d do anything for you
I have fallen in love

I felt that this song was someone who has given up all of his individuatlity (never want to stand up for myself, never want to get in the way) and personal life to be with one person.
He genuinely believes that this is the person for him, probably since he hasnt been in any less abusive reationships (better this time, than ever before) and because she must have stayed by his side at one downpoint in his life (and shaking my head from all i had done, but you never left me)
he's deluded himself so much that he'd "do anything for you" ANYTHING.... Yes, its sweet, but this is definetly a messed up relationship, one of the darkest songs on the album...
I actually took this one to be simply a really sweet song, with too much romanticism seeing as he'd do anything for her, but no real dark meaning. Reading your interpretation hits too close to home. Why is it that all the happy stuff when twisted can be so disturbing? Lol. I love Foster the People for their amazingly dark lyrics, they're my favorite lyrics though... what does that say about me as a person? :P
I actually took this one to be simply a really sweet song, with too much romanticism seeing as he'd do anything for her, but no real dark meaning. Reading your interpretation hits too close to home. Why is it that all the happy stuff when twisted can be so disturbing? Lol. I love Foster the People for their amazingly dark lyrics, they're my favorite lyrics though... what does that say about me as a person? :P
Ah well, my sister already always tell me I'm a cynical pessimist and I just can't help myself sometimes- the glass just looks half...
Ah well, my sister already always tell me I'm a cynical pessimist and I just can't help myself sometimes- the glass just looks half empty to me.

When I first heard this song I thought he was singing "Ooh la la, Apple and a Nug." And I was like, "hell yeah man."
Heh. Asschabs.
Heh. Asschabs.

~~THE CORRECT LYRICS~~
Never wanna stand up for myself Never wanna get in the way, I said it I don't know what the plan is but you can share with me Cause I'll be a listening ear to everything you say I won't turn away And I'll listen and open up my heart and I must say That I love you so
Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than ever before Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than I've ever known
Every day is a battle I face Strange life I live but it's what you decided I give it all into your hands, do what you will with me And I'll, I smile when you speak Remember those times I was hoping for something? And shaking my head from all I had done, but you never left me
Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than ever before Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than I've ever known
Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than ever before Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than I've ever known
Give it up for you I would give it up for you I'd do anything for you
Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than ever before Oh la love, I’ve fallen in love and it’s better this time than I've ever known

I honestly love this song, and foster the people. This song is just great!

"Every day is a battle I face Strange life i live but its what You've decided I’ll give it all into your hands, Do what You will with me, and oh I’ll smile when you speak Remember all those times I was hoping for something And shaking my head from all I have done But You never left me"
I think this is one of those songs that's secretly about God, just like the song Love by Musiq Soulchild.
After reading it that way, I would say that's totally legit. In fact, I really love the sentiment when it's about God. About becoming truly devoted and doing what God wants you to do. Including giving up worldly possessions, habits, everything that distracts us.
After reading it that way, I would say that's totally legit. In fact, I really love the sentiment when it's about God. About becoming truly devoted and doing what God wants you to do. Including giving up worldly possessions, habits, everything that distracts us.

I believe it is about his love for God, not a school-girl crush as some have mentioned.
In the beginning it says, "I don't know what the plan is; But you can share with me" He is referring to God's plan for him. He then says, "I give it all into your hands. Do what you will with me." Again, he is trusting God, and God's plan.
"And shaking my head from all that I've done; But you never left me." Not exactly a new crush he has, as this person (being) has never left his side, and has been with him forever.
"I've fallen in love, and it's better this time then I've ever known." He has found God's love, and is comparing it to the love a a girl; stating that God's love is that strongest of all.
That's my guess! =) FTP <3
"Strange life I live, but it's what you've decided." What God has decided for him? Missed that one! =)
"Strange life I live, but it's what you've decided." What God has decided for him? Missed that one! =)

Ok I did not get these lyrics I got something different!!!! This keeps on happening to me!!!!!!! DDDX
got the correct lyrics for you :D Read below :)
got the correct lyrics for you :D Read below :)

love this song!!! I think it's just a beautyful song, that means what is said. i
*no i. stupid keyboard
*no i. stupid keyboard

ahh just love this song so much, can't get enough of FOSTER THE PEOPLE, really cant. Incredible talent!
I see this song as a guy/girl looking at a certain someone who they're just inevitably falling for, seeing as they 'never left' them whilst they've been trying to get through some shit. Now they're falling in love and its better than before, suggesting they've already been in and come out of a relationships (which perhaps hasn't ended so well) so this is truly something special which makes them 'smile when you speak' so 'together and forever' it is! They're feeling hope again, love again!