Feb 10, 2009

Ingrid Michaelson ~ Giving Up

You may have had a better chance to hear Ingrid Michaelson's music on TV rather than the radio. Her songs have been featured on various commercials and shows including Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Be OK is Michaelson's third album. The title single is in support of the Stand Up To Cancer Foundation. "Giving up" is my favorite song so far. It was featured in the season 4 finale of Grey's Anatomy. The lyrics are playful yet sincere.

Giving Up by Ingrid Michaelson lyrics

What if we stopped 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 - chase you with a rolling pin?
Well, what if I do?

'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.

What if our baby comes in after nine?
What if your eyes close before mine?
What if you lose yourself sometimes?
I'll be the one to find you safe in my heart.

'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..
'Cause I am giving up.
(I am giving up.)
And I am giving up.
(I am giving up.)
And 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.