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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Baria Qureshi
Baria Qureshi
Keyboards
Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith
Programming
Oliver Sim
Oliver Sim
Vocals
Romy Madley Croft
Romy Madley Croft
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Baria Qureshi
Baria Qureshi
Composer
Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith
Composer
Oliver Sim
Oliver Sim
Songwriter
Romy Madley Croft
Romy Madley Croft
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith
Producer
Rodaidh McDonald
Rodaidh McDonald
Mixing Engineer
Nilesh Patil
Nilesh Patil
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
After all the time
After you
Had you seen me with someone new
Hanging so high for your return
But the stillness is a burn
[Verse 2]
Had I seen it in your eyes
There'd have been no try after try
Your leaving had no goodbye
Had I just seen one in your eyes
[Chorus]
I can't give it up
To someone else's touch
Because I care too much
I can't give it up
To someone else's touch
Because I care too much
Care too much
Care too much
[Verse 3]
Could you tell
I was left lost and lonely?
Could you tell
Things ain't worked out my way?
[Verse 4]
Wish the best for you
Wish the best for me
Wished for infinity
If that ain't me
[Refrain]
Then give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
[Chorus]
I can't give it up
To someone else's touch
Because I care too much
I can't give it up
To someone else's touch
Because I care too much
Care too much
Care too much
[Refrain]
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
[Outro]
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
Give it up
I can't give it up
Written by: Baria Qureshi, Jamie Smith, Oliver Sim, Romy Madley Croft

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