The Giver – Chappell Roan


Two, three

Ain’t got antlers on my walls

But I sure know mating calls

From the stalls in the bars on a Friday night

And other boys may need a map

But I can close my eyes and

Have you wrapped around my fingers like that

So baby, when you need the job done

You can call me, baby

‘Cause you ain’t gotta tell me, it’s just in my nature

So take it like a taker, ’cause, baby, I’m a giver

Ain’t no need to hurry, ’cause, baby, I deliver

Ain’t no country boy quitter

I get the job done

I get the job done

Girl, I don’t need no lifted truck

Revving loud to pick you up

‘Cause how I look is how I touch

And in this strip mall town of dreams

Good luck finding a man who has the means

To rhinestone cowgirl all night long

So baby, if you’re never having one

Call me, baby

‘Cause you ain’t gotta tell me, it’s just in my nature

So take it like a taker, ’cause, baby, I’m a giver

Ain’t no need to hurry, ’cause, baby, I deliver

Ain’t no country boy quitter

I get the job done

I get the job done

Na, na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na-na-na-na

Na-na-na, na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na

She gets the job done

Na-na-na, na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na-na-na-na

She gets the job done

Na-na-na, na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na

‘Cause you ain’t gotta tell me, it’s just in my nature

So take it like a taker, ’cause, baby, I’m a giver

Ain’t no need to hurry, ’cause, baby, I deliver

Ain’t no country boy quitter

I get the job done

I get the job done

I get the job do-o-o-o-o-o-one

I get the job do-o-o-o-o-o-one

I get the job done

Yes, ma’am, yes I do

You’re welcome

Empowering Confidence and Reversal of Stereotypes

Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” is a bold declaration of confidence and self-assuredness. The lyrics cleverly flip traditional gender roles, painting the narrator as a provider and initiator in romantic encounters. Roan uses playful country imagery—referencing mating calls, rhinestone cowgirls, and small-town dreams—to subvert expectations and celebrate her own agency. The repeated assurance of “I get the job done” becomes a mantra of reliability and empowerment, positioning the narrator as someone who delivers in love without hesitation or pretense.

Celebrating Authenticity

Throughout the song, Roan rejects superficial gestures and bravado, opting instead for authenticity and directness. The song’s catchy hooks and infectious “na-na-na” refrains reinforce the upbeat, unapologetic tone. “The Giver” ultimately stands as a tribute to knowing one’s worth and embracing the role of a giver in relationships, all while challenging traditional expectations in a refreshing, playful way.

Song Credits

Songwriters: Chappell Roan, Dan Nigro
Release Year: 2024
Label: Island Records


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