Lyric discussion by vdtn 

Cover art for Give Out lyrics by Sharon Van Etten

This narrates a first encounter, with someone that stands out in the crowd.

The reason of moving to city, for a meaningful relationship, and also the reason to leave, after it ends.

This is followed by a meditation on why such encounters are not more common. She doesn't look down, but looks out, beyond the people she meets. And doesn't give up on relationships but always gives out, makes a desire for something else felt.

My Interpretation

I disagree, but don't know if I address someone who REALLY KNOWS or just interprets. My take on it is [beautiful song btw, beautiful voice] This is about the love of her life. They are in the room. He [or she] is the only lover she has had in years. She does not deny his advance ever because of her love. She will do whatever need to be done [moving] for him. The love is so pure and strong that ultimately she feels that the sacrifice is not a compromising of her life [giving up] but making her life whole...