She Gave It All
Stranglers · About Time [1995]
Met a cute diversion there
Death in red light heaven
Found a place inside my cards
She gave it all to me
She gave it all to me
Inside up down side out
The search for meaning so profound
I say go she says let's
Biter twisting to the ground
I said stepping on a moving train without home
I'll dig a hole meet you where stars surround
Won't be used again
Day is fear black is light
Watch the hours whisper by
One foot in the alley
One foot in the gutter old friend
Stepping on a moving train without home
I'll dig a hole and meet you where the stars surround
I've had enough of the ball I want it set in stone spirit broke
Give me any name she'll take the same give us home!
Won't be used again
Night creeps on the lowlands
Haunts the strangers in the dark
Silent scream has come to speak of
Whispers in the past
City ate their hearts
She Gave It All
She Gave It All stands as a notable song in The Stranglers' extensive discography, appearing on their 1995 album About Time. By this period, the band had long established themselves as pioneers of the new wave and punk movements, known for blending post-punk energy with a distinctively dark, often cynical edge. This track reflects the group's enduring ability to craft compelling melodies while maintaining the sharp, rhythmic drive that characterized their earlier work. The recording captures the band's mature sound, balancing their signature bass-driven grooves with the melodic sensibilities that have sustained their career across decades. As part of their mid-nineties output, the song contributes to a broader narrative of artistic resilience, showcasing how The Stranglers continued to evolve their style while honoring the foundational elements that defined their initial rise to prominence in the British music scene.