Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson & Dan Romer
Ingrid Michaelson
In “Giving Up,” Michaelson uses the titular phrase ironically (according to the definition of irony, “use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning”) by stating she is committing to her partner by “giving up” on various pessimistic outlooks and anxie...
[Verse 1: Ingrid Michaelson]
What if we stop having a ball?
What if the paint chips from the wall?
What if there's always cups in the sink?
What if I'm not what you think I am?
What if I fall further than you?
What if you dream of somebody new?
What if I never let you win and chase you with a rolling pin?
Well what if I do?
[Chorus: Ingrid Michaelson]
Cause I am giving up on making passes and
I am giving up on half empty glasses and
I am giving up on greener grasses
I am giving up
[Verse 2: Ingrid Michaelson]
What if our baby comes in after nine?
What it your eyes close before mine?
What if you lose yourself sometimes?
Then I'll be the one to find you
Safe in my heart
[Chorus: Ingrid Michaelson]
Cause I am giving up on making passes and
I am giving up on half empty glasses and
I am giving up on greener grasses
I am giving
[Outro: Ingrid Michaelson]
Cause I am giving up (I am giving up)
Cause I am giving up (I am giving up)
I am giving up on greener grasses
I am giving up for you oh
I am giving up for you oh
I am giving up
Giving Up was written by Ingrid Michaelson.
Giving Up was produced by Ingrid Michaelson.