Gave It All Away
Boyzone
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I, I will learn to live before I die Will learn to love and learn to try Not to give it all away (give it all away) She, she may be The one that’s meant for me Or for the man that I used to be (used to be) Til’ I gave it all away (gave it all away, gave it all away) Why 'hy 'hy I lay my heart down on the floor I showed you love, you wanted more re re But I gave it all away (cry 'ry 'ry 'ry cry 'ry 'ry 'ry) You taught me to see the better truth About yourself but about me too (about me too) I was stupid over you What could I do Why hy' 'hy I lay my heart down on the floor I showed you love, you wanted more re re But I gave it all away (cry 'ry 'ry 'ry cry 'ry 'ry 'ry) Some people wait a lifetime for a chance like this I’ve waited enough Baby, no, I won’t let you go I’m sick of tears and being fierce (I won’t let go of you, I won’t let go of you, of you, of you) (I won’t let go of you, I won’t let go of you, of you, of you) Why hy' 'hy I lay my heart down on the floor I showed you love, you wanted more re re But I gave it all away (cry 'ry 'ry 'ry cry 'ry 'ry 'ry) There’s nothing left to take (cry 'ry 'ry 'ry cry 'ry 'ry 'ry 'ry) I gave it all away
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Written by: ALAN ERIC RACKIN, ERIC RACKIN, JAY RIFKIN, MARIA LOUISA MCKEE, MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Gave it All Away" is a song by Irish boy band, Boyzone, and was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Brother," in 2010.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was penned by British artist Mika and songwriter Jodi Marr. Mika has also written songs for Madonna and Dita von Teese.
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Tribute to Stephen GatelyThe track is famous for being a posthumous single featuring the vocals of the band member Stephen Gately, who passed away in October 2009. The song released only a few months after his death, and the album "Brother" was dedicated to him.
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Chart Performance"Gave It All Away" reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite not peaking at the top spot, it was a commercial success in the UK.
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Music VideoThe song’s video featured old footage of Stephen Gately and remaining members of Boyzone looking at different pictures, making the music video a nostalgic and emotional tribute to their bandmate.
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Emotional ImpactThe song carries an emotional weight as the lyrics seem to convey Gately's words from beyond - "I will learn to live before I die, will learn to love and learn to try not to give it all away."
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Gately's VocalIt was the first time Stephen Gately was given a chance to sing the opening of a Boyzone single. His vocal was recorded six days before his death.
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Critics ReviewsCritics have noted the song for its heartbreaking poignancy, given the tragic circumstances surrounding its release.
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Mika's ReactionSongwriter Mika initially felt uncomfortable about releasing the song posthumously. However, he later accepted it as a fitting tribute to Gately.
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Live PerformanceBoyzone marked their first live performance of "Gave It All Away" at the Royal Albert Hall in London at a charity concert. They left a gap in the song for Gately's part as a tribute to their late bandmate.
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