Need you to forgive me, ’cause I’ve been here before
Pour out till I’m empty, more than I can afford
I don’t got a lot left, I gotta be cautious
Need you to be honest with me
If I go in head first am I gonna get hurt?
I don’t think I can take it so please
Tell me if I give you love
Would you box it up?
Put it on a shelf like everybody else until it’s collecting dust
And if it’s yours to break, would you keep it safe?
Tell me you’re the one that you’re not going to run
And that it’s not a mistake to give you love
To give you love
Daylight in the morning, waking up at your place
Should’ve come with a warning
I’m in a delicate state
I don’t got a lot left, I gotta be cautious
Need you to be honest with me
If I got in head first am I gonna get hurt?
I don’t think I can take it so please
Tell me if I give you love
Would you box it up?
Put it on a shelf like everybody else until it’s collecting dust
And if it’s yours to break, would you keep it safe?
Tell me you’re the one that you’re not going to run
And that it’s not a mistake to give you love
To give you love
Darling, would you let me fall?
Know that I’ve been, I’ve been through it all
But before I go
Give you all of me
I need to know you give it everything
Tell me if I give you love
Would you box it up?
Put it on a shelf like everybody else until it’s collecting dust
And if it’s yours to break, would you keep it safe?
Tell me you’re the one that you’re not going to run
And that it’s not a mistake to give you love
To give you love
Vulnerability and Trust at the Heart of “Give You Love”
Alex Warren’s “Give You Love” dives deep into the emotional complexities of opening up to someone after experiencing heartbreak. The lyrics explore the fear of vulnerability and the desperate need for reassurance. Warren asks if his love will be treasured or abandoned, drawing on imagery of boxing up emotions and letting them collect dust. The repetition of cautiousness and the plea for honesty reveals a longing to trust, but only if it’s safe. The chorus poses a poignant question: can someone truly be trusted with your heart, or will they run like everyone before?
Song Credits
Artist: Alex Warren
Release Year: 2024