Difference between revisions of "I Can't Give Everything Away"
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| − | '''"I Can't Give Everything Away"''' is a song by [[David Bowie]], | + | '''"I Can't Give Everything Away"''' is a song by [[David Bowie]], remixed by [[Nine Inch Nails]], and first [[Cover Songs|covered]] live on the [[I Can't Seem To Wake Up 2017]] tour. It is the final song from Bowie's final album, ''Blackstar'', released days prior to his death in January 2016. The version played live is the [https://www.soundcloud.com/thisisthenumbernineteen/tracks "Farewell Mix"]. |
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| + | During the [[2018/06/24 London, UK|Royal Albert Hall]] show on June 24, 2018, Reznor stated that it would be the final time they played it live, presumably due to the emotional impact of the song. Despite this, the song was brought back for the [[Cold And Black And Infinite Tour]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
===I Can't Give Everything Away (Farewell Mix)=== | ===I Can't Give Everything Away (Farewell Mix)=== | ||
| − | + | This was anonymously posted on Soundcloud in January 2017, and it was initially speculated to be a Reznor and Ross creation. This was then confirmed by the fact that the Soundcloud track matched the live arrangement when it was first performed at [[2017/07/19_Bakersfield,_CA|Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA]] on July 19, 2017. | |
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
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With blackout hearts, the flowered news | With blackout hearts, the flowered news | ||
With skull designs upon my shoes | With skull designs upon my shoes | ||
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I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
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I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
Away | Away | ||
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Seeing more and feeling less | Seeing more and feeling less | ||
Saying no but meaning yes | Saying no but meaning yes | ||
This is all I ever meant | This is all I ever meant | ||
That's the message that I sent | That's the message that I sent | ||
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I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
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I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
Away | Away | ||
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I know something's very wrong | I know something's very wrong | ||
The pulse returns the prodigal sons | The pulse returns the prodigal sons | ||
With blackout hearts, the flowered news | With blackout hearts, the flowered news | ||
With skull designs upon my shoes | With skull designs upon my shoes | ||
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I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
I can't give everything | I can't give everything | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.soundcloud.com/thisisthenumbernineteen/tracks "Farewell" Mix at Soundcloud] | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/jami.ragland.ward/videos/1581244665239990/ Live stream link] | *[https://www.facebook.com/jami.ragland.ward/videos/1581244665239990/ Live stream link] | ||
[[Category:NIN Songs]][[Category:Covers]] | [[Category:NIN Songs]][[Category:Covers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 4 October 2024
"I Can't Give Everything Away" is a song by David Bowie, remixed by Nine Inch Nails, and first covered live on the I Can't Seem To Wake Up 2017 tour. It is the final song from Bowie's final album, Blackstar, released days prior to his death in January 2016. The version played live is the "Farewell Mix".
During the Royal Albert Hall show on June 24, 2018, Reznor stated that it would be the final time they played it live, presumably due to the emotional impact of the song. Despite this, the song was brought back for the Cold And Black And Infinite Tour.
Appearances
Other
- Available via the live stream of the Bakersfield, CA show.
Song Credits
- Originally written by David Bowie, 2016.
Versions
I Can't Give Everything Away (Farewell Mix)
This was anonymously posted on Soundcloud in January 2017, and it was initially speculated to be a Reznor and Ross creation. This was then confirmed by the fact that the Soundcloud track matched the live arrangement when it was first performed at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA on July 19, 2017.
Lyrics
I know something's very wrong The pulse returns the prodigal sons With blackout hearts, the flowered news With skull designs upon my shoes I can't give everything I can't give everything Away I can't give everything Away Seeing more and feeling less Saying no but meaning yes This is all I ever meant That's the message that I sent I can't give everything I can't give everything Away I can't give everything Away I can't give everything I can't give everything Away I can't give everything Away I know something's very wrong The pulse returns the prodigal sons With blackout hearts, the flowered news With skull designs upon my shoes I can't give everything I can't give everything Away I can't give everything Away I can't give everything I can't give everything Away I can't give everything Away