dec 11th
Giveon Lyrics

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Enough to make me fly away
Pretty brown eyes
I seen you from a mile away
But I was on the stage, so I couldn't get your name
But, baby girl, I got your face
Can't believe I lost you in the crowd
I think about you everyday
And girl, I won't be here for long
So, baby, if you hear this song, can you come to me?
Pretty brown skin in Houston, I can use your company, ooh-ah

(Giveon, Giveon, Giveon, Giveon)

(Giveon, Giveon, Giveon)
Give or take

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Giveon's song "Dec 11th" are about a chance encounter with a woman in the crowd while he was performing on stage. The singer describes feeling butterflies in his stomach and being immediately drawn to her pretty brown eyes. However, he was unable to get her name because he was on stage. Despite this, he can't forget her and thinks about her every day. The song's chorus reveals that the singer won't be in town for long and hopes that the girl who caught his eye will hear the song and come to see him. He mentions her pretty brown skin and how he could use her company in Houston.

The lyrics are about a missed connection, the regret and longing that come with it, and the desire to reconnect with someone who made an impact. The singer's vulnerable and emotive vocals convey the feelings of unrequited love, the bitter-sweetness of the encounter, and the hope that he can still find her again. The song communicates the universal experience of wanting someone and missing out, as well as the hope that something could still come out of it.

Line by Line Meaning

Butterflies in my stomach
I'm feeling nervous and excited.

Enough to make me fly away
The feeling is intense and I can't contain it.

Pretty brown eyes
You have beautiful eyes that caught my attention.

I seen you from a mile away
You stood out to me even from a distance.

But I was on the stage, so I couldn't get your name
I was performing and couldn't approach you at the time.

But, baby girl, I got your face
I remember your face and can't stop thinking about you.

Can't believe I lost you in the crowd
I couldn't find you after the show and it's frustrating.

I think about you everyday
I can't stop thinking about you and it's consuming me.

And girl, I won't be here for long
I'm not going to be in town for much longer.

So, baby, if you hear this song, can you come to me?
I'm hoping that you hear this song and come find me.

Pretty brown skin in Houston, I can use your company, ooh-ah
I want to spend time with you and your beautiful brown skin while I'm in Houston.

(Giveon, Giveon, Giveon, Giveon)
This is a catchy part of the chorus where I repeat my name multiple times.

(Giveon, Giveon, Giveon)
Another catchy part of the chorus where I repeat my name multiple times.

Give or take
This is a play on words with my name, but it's also saying that I'm willing to take a chance and pursue you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Giveon Evans, Jordan DC Evans, Matthew Burnett

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