Give Me You
Embracing Life's Treasures: "Give Me You" by Trace Adkins
Lyrics
Give me a front porch with a summer breeze
Desiring a simple and comfortable life represented by a front porch with a gentle summer breeze.
Give me "Yes Ma'am", "No Sit" and "Thank you",
Seeking politeness and gratitude, as expressed through "Yes Ma'am," "No Sir," and "Thank you, Please."
"Please"
Emphasizing the importance of courteous expressions like "Please."
Give me a hero who don't lie, steal or cheat
Wanting a role model or hero who is honest, does not steal or cheat, and embodies integrity.
And a little good news
Desiring positive and uplifting information, perhaps in the form of good news.
Give me Christmas through children's eyes
Yearning for the joy and innocence of experiencing Christmas through the eyes of children.
One vacation good as advertised
Seeking a vacation that lives up to its advertised promise of being enjoyable and fulfilling.
Most of all, as if it's any surprise
Expressing surprise or emphasis on the most important thing, which is revealed in the next line.
Baby, give me you
The ultimate desire is for the partner, as indicated by "Baby, give me you."
At the top of my list of life's good things
Stating that the most valuable aspects of life include the joy and purpose derived from the partner's love.
Is the pleasure and purpose your love brings
Highlighting the pleasure and meaningfulness brought by the love of the partner.
And of all that I hold near to me
Acknowledging the importance of what is genuine, correct, and true in life.
That's real and right and true
Reiterating the desire for the partner, emphasizing their authenticity and righteousness.
Give me you, give me you
Expressing the central theme of the song: the ultimate wish is for the partner, repeating the phrase "Give me you."
Give me a day not so prearranged
Desiring spontaneity and a break from planned activities or routines.
In fact, give me the phone my plans have changed
Expressing a willingness to embrace change and unpredictability, symbolized by a change in plans.
Give me a break from chasin' dollars day
Yearning for a pause from the pursuit of wealth and success in exchange for a more meaningful connection.
Baby, give me you
Reiterating the ultimate desire for the partner, reinforcing the importance of the relationship.
At the top of my list of life's good things
Repeating the sentiment of the partner's love being at the top of life's valuable things.
Is the pleasure and purpose your love brings
Emphasizing the pleasure and purpose brought by the partner's love.
And of all that I hold near to me
Reiterating the importance of what is real, right, and true in life, particularly in the context of the partner.
That's real and right and true
Reaffirming the desire for the partner, underscoring their authenticity and righteousness.
Give me you, give me you
Repeating the central theme of the song: the ultimate wish is for the partner, with the repeated phrase "Give me you."
At the top of my list of life's good things
Echoing the sentiment that the partner's love is at the top of life's valuable things.
Is the pleasure and purpose your love brings
Reiterating the pleasure and purpose brought by the partner's love.
And of all that I hold near to me
Reiterating the importance of what is real, right, and true in life, especially in the context of the partner.
That's real and right and true
Reaffirming the desire for the partner, underscoring their authenticity and righteousness.
Give me you, give me you
Repeating the central theme of the song: the ultimate wish is for the partner, with the repeated phrase "Give me you."
Baby, give me you, give me, give me you
Concluding with a final plea for the partner, repeating the phrase "Give me you" as the ultimate desire.
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