Lyrics
Why would I want to try and meet You half way
Questioning the idea of meeting halfway, possibly expressing a desire for full commitment.
Why would I back down when there’s still a fight in me
Expressing determination and resilience, unwilling to back down in the face of challenges.
Why only give You what I hold in my hands
Questioning the limited devotion given, contemplating the extent of commitment.
Why would I ever jump with nowhere to land
Expressing hesitation about taking risks without a secure outcome or purpose.
And why surrender if I won’t go to my knees
Questioning the sincerity of surrender if not willing to humble oneself completely.
I won’t just give You the best of me (the best of, the best of me)
Declaring a refusal to offer only a partial or compromised version of oneself.
When You want, 'cause You want my everything (my every, my everything)
Acknowledging the commitment to give everything when requested by the recipient.
Who am I to give You just the pretty things
Reflecting on the humility required to offer not just the attractive aspects of oneself.
Am I the same as the one who gives You nothing
Questioning personal integrity by comparing oneself to those who give nothing.
What if nothing was what You chose to do
Contemplating the consequences of choosing to do nothing or provide minimal effort.
All because the cost was too much for You
Suggesting that inaction may be due to the perceived high cost or sacrifice involved.
I can’t imagine where I would be
Expressing gratitude for the positive impact of commitment, imagining a different outcome without it.
I won’t just give You the best of me (the best of, the best of me)
Reiterating the commitment to avoid offering only a partial or compromised self.
When You want, 'cause You want my everything (my every, my everything)
Acknowledging the willingness to give everything when it is desired by the recipient.
Won’t You come and take what’s left
Expressing openness to surrendering what remains, indicating a willingness to give more.
And while You’re here take the rest
Inviting the recipient to take what is available and requesting the taking of the entirety.
I won’t just give You the best of me (the best of, the best of me)
Reiterating the commitment to avoid offering only a partial or compromised self.
Not just my heart
Extending the commitment beyond emotions to include one's entire life.
But my life too
Emphasizing belonging not only emotionally but in every aspect of life.
I belong, I belong,
Affirming a sense of belonging to the recipient.
I belong to You
Reiterating the profound connection and ownership of oneself by the recipient.
I won’t just give You the best of me (the best of, the best of me)
Declaring the refusal to offer only a partial or compromised version of oneself.
When You want, 'cause You want my everything (my every, my everything)
Acknowledging the commitment to give everything when requested by the recipient.
Won’t You come and take what’s left
Expressing openness to surrendering what remains, indicating a willingness to give more.
And while You’re here take the rest
Inviting the recipient to take what is available and requesting the taking of the entirety.
I won’t just give You the best of me (the best of, the best of me)
Reiterating the commitment to avoid offering only a partial or compromised self.
(My every, my everything)
Acknowledging the commitment to give everything when it is desired by the recipient.
(The best of, the best of me)
Repeating the commitment to offer the best and everything to the recipient.
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