Nami Tamaki – Give Me Up (English translation)

[Intro / Chorus Hook]
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…

[Verse 1]
Sunday, Monday — staying like this feels so empty.
Tuesday, Wednesday — I love you and I can’t hold back anymore.
Thursday, Friday — catch me, don’t you understand?
I always want to be right next to you.

No matter how many times, I want to keep dreaming.
Isn’t this already the limit? We don’t need these mind games.
I want to be braver and learn even more about you.
It’s not like I’m anyone special — but still.

[Pre-Chorus]
These feelings of wanting to see you — how far, how far will they go?
It’s okay if you turn around and just look at me.
With honest eyes, I always want us to hold each other tight.

[Chorus]
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…

[Verse 2]
Sunday, Monday — I want to keep you inside my heart.
Tuesday, Wednesday — like a precious jewel, untouchable.
Thursday, Friday — I want to feel swept away.
Always feeling your heartbeat next to mine.

Honestly, today can’t end like this.
“You love me?” — are you serious? That sounds like a joke.
Today and tomorrow too — over the night,
I want to stay special forever.

[Pre-Chorus]
These feelings of wanting to see you — they overflow, overflow.
It’s okay even if I end up crying.
With honest eyes, I always want us to hold each other tight.

[Bridge]
From the closest place possible, I want to keep watching you.
I want to tell you my feelings — honestly, directly — oh yeah.

[Final Chorus / Outro]
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…
Give me up — woo… give me up — woo…

Give me up…
Give me up…
Give me up.

📖 Lyrics Meaning

This song expresses the frustration, longing, and emotional exhaustion of unfulfilled love. The title “Give Me Up” is ironic — the singer doesn’t actually want to be given up; rather, they are pleading for clarity, honesty, and deeper connection.

Key themes:

1. Daily obsession – The days of the week (Sunday through Friday) represent a love that never rests. Every day feels the same: boring without the other person, yet filled with uncontrollable feelings. Saturday is notably missing — perhaps the day of rest or resolution that never comes.

2. Rejection of mind games – Lines like “Isn’t this already the limit? We don’t need these mind games anymore” show that the singer is tired of mixed signals, push‑pull dynamics, or emotional manipulation. They crave directness.

3. Desire for deeper intimacy – “I want to be braver and learn even more about you” and “I want to always feel your heartbeat” go beyond surface attraction. The singer wants true emotional and physical closeness.

4. Self‑doubt mixed with hope – “It’s not like I’m anything special” reveals insecurity. Yet they still dream and ask “How far will these feelings go?” — uncertain but willing to risk.

5. Fear of being laughed at – “You love me? Are you serious? It sounds like a joke” shows past hurt or fear that their feelings won’t be taken seriously. This makes them vulnerable.

6. Overflowing emotions – Feelings “overflow” to the point where crying is okay. Tears are not weakness here — they are proof of real love.

7. The paradox of “Give Me Up” – Repeated chanting of “Give me up” sounds like a breakup command, but the surrounding lyrics beg for closeness. It may mean: “If you won’t love me properly, then let me go — but I’d rather you hold me tight.” It’s a frustrated plea for decision.