Story Behind The Song
I wrote this after finding a letter from a fan, from years ago, that helped bring me back to the joy I find in writing and sharing songs. There is a quality of generosity that I strive for, in my life and in my music.
Song Description
sharing joy with others, you find more yourself
it's easy to get bogged down by "clutter" in your life, but "you can't keep it"
"you reap what you sow"
so, give it away...
| Song Length |
2:50 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Welcoming |
Subject |
Gratitude, Joy |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Jack Johnson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You Give it Away
What do you do when the love blows through you
So hard it can knock you over?
Went out on a limb gave your heart on a whim
And now you are rolling in clover
You give it away oh
You give it away, yeah
You can't keep it you know you only reap what you sow
So you give it away
You wanted more now you can't find the bare floor
Well how do you deal with the clutter?
Strip down to the basic you know you can't take it with you
Find the things that matter
You give it away, oh
You give it away, yeah
You can't keep it
You know you only reap what you so
So you give it away
I had a notion that
There was an ocean between
You and me
Now blessing or burden
You just say the word and
You lay it down with me
Just give it away
You can't keep it
You know you only reap what you sow, So you give it away
You give it away, oh
REPEAT CHORUS