I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got
The Living End
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Don't go getting yourself in a knot Looking for a story but you have no plot Communication lines are starting to rot And I can't give you what I haven't got If I could make the world stop still for you I wouldn't waste another moment thinking it through But the capabilities I have not And I can't give you what I haven't got You're wanting me to be something that I can't see You're wanting me to do something I can't do And it's always just the same And I'm still playin' in this endless game I wonder if you even know my name? And I can't give you what I haven't got You're wanting me to be something that I can't see You're wanting me to do something I can't do so Don't go getting yourself in a knot Looking for a story but you have no plot Communication lines are starting to rot And I can't give you what I haven't got Take the car, the house, the dog, the boat the whole fuckin' lot But I can't give you what I haven't got
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY
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11 facts about this song
Album FactsThe song "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got" is from "The Living End's" third studio album named "Modern Artillery," which was released in 2003.
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Musical GenreThe Living End is known for their mixture of various music styles, but this track, similar to the rest of the album, leans towards punk rock and rockabilly genre.
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Chart Performance"I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got" wasn't a standalone single but the album "Modern Artillery," peaked at number 3 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.
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Band Line-upChris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals), and Travis Demsey (drums) were the band members involved in recording this song.
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RecordingThe album "Modern Artillery," including the song "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got," was recorded in Los Angeles, California with producer Mark Trombino.
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Musical StyleThe Living End is known for incorporating rockabilly elements and this can be heard in the guitar nuances within "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got."
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Popular SongAlthough not a single, "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got" is a popular track amongst fans and often performed live.
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Social CommentaryThe Living End has a reputation for making social comments through their music. The song "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got" has also been interpreted by fans as a social commentary, dealing with emotions and personal limitations.
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Lyrical DepthThe song showcases The Living End's strength in creating lyrics that depict personal struggles and societal issues in a vivid and thought-provoking manner.
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Evolution of The Living EndThis track represents a more mature evolution of The Living End's sound, showing their ability to blend raw energy with refined songwriting.
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Album ReceptionDespite initial mixed reviews, Modern Artillery has since been recognized as a significant album in the discography of The Living End with songs like "I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got" being appreciated for their powerful emotional depth.
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