Give It Up Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ceeyaya 

Cover art for Give It Up lyrics by Amos Lee

Mr.M. did tell me what this song was Bill Withers. It was about 5 years ago on a photoshoot. It got me into one of the best art schools in the world. Thank you, Mr.M!

I've been waiting a long time Was just hoping I might find The right kind of lover for me.

The first lines are Bill because he waited longer than other singers to become a performer and he was older than other singers, during that time, when he got married his second wife.

Well you know I been lonesome God knows we all been lonesome Some people think they're lonesome With a need of being free, yeah Lonesome is code for sleeping around with different people here and there not finding what he's looking for.

But I would give it all up for you Yes I would give it all up for you Yes I would give it up Settle down Stop looking around Cos I finally found something

We live in a world full of confusion Cos they're based in illusion Some people think it's amusing But it's just fantasy, yeah These lines are about his first wife. Who he divorced very soon after they got married. She was a popular sitcom actress.

But I would give it all up for you Yes I would give it all up for you Yes I would give it up Settle down Stop looking around Cos I finally found something, woah

I'd give it all up for you I'd give it all up for you I'd give it all up for you I'd give it all up for you

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