Evanescence EP, outtake
Whisper/Sound Asleep EP, track 1
written by: A. Lee and B. Moody

Credited as the 3rd song ever written for Evanescence, Give Unto Me was written by Amy Lee. It was originally a piano instrumental released on the Whisper/Sound Asleep EP in 1998. Amy also played the piano in this song.

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Give Unto Me

I've been watching you from a distance
The distance sees through your disguise
All I want from you is your hurting
I want to heal you
I want to save you from the dark

Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison

Why should I care if they hurt you
Somehow it matters more to me
Than if I were hurting myself
Save you (save you)
I'll save you

Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison

Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness
Give unto me all that frightens you
I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly

Give unto me your troubles
I'll endure your suffering
Place onto me your burden
I'll drink your deadly poison

Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness
Give unto me all that frightens you
I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly

Fear not the flame of my love's candle
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness

Sheet Music:

Here (http://www.sevenfelicce.de/evanescence/sheets/giveuntome_gabriel.pdf)

I think this probably has to be one of my favourite Ev songs. It just does something for me, something that some of the other songs don't, you know? I used to listen to it when I couldn't sleep because in a way I found the song strangely comforting. And then I had it in my head for a week solid, haha.

I love the eerie atmosphere to it. When I listen to it, I always end up thinking of the film "The Others" for some reason.

I'd like to know how long this song is.. I have a version that's 2:02 and no lyrics...

I'd like to know how long this song is.. I have a version that's 2:02 and no lyrics...
I think you heard the instrumental.. Im not 100 percent sure but im pretty sure.

I'd like to know how long this song is.. I have a version that's 2:02 and no lyrics...
You've heard the instrumental version that was originally on the Sound Asleep EP. The piano one is 5:50

Is there someone who can please tell me where I can download this song on the web?:confused: I looked for it a thousand times but I can't find it ANYWHERE...:( I'd really like to hear it!!!!!!!!!!ù
It sounds to be so wonderful!!!!
Thanks

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=811768&postcount=23

Thanks for playing! See you in a couple of weeks.

You've heard the instrumental version that was originally on the Sound Asleep EP. The piano one is 5:50
Thanks a bunch:) I would have loved to of heard the long version tho'

you've forgotten to mention that this song is one of Evanescence's 1997-1998 Demo song. only the intramental version (2.01 minutes long) is on "Sound Asleep EP" :)

I love this song...It's my new favorite EV song... Beautiful Piano playing by Amy. She should have put it on Fallen or she should put it on the new album...

This song wouldn't be out of place on the soundtrack for 'Silent Hill' (the movie). The movie's score sounds very similar to this song and has a similar atmosphere.
Great song, very unique.

This song wouldn't be out of place on the soundtrack for 'Silent Hill' (the movie). The movie's score sounds very similar to this song and has a similar atmosphere.
Great song, very unique.
I thought it sounded like it belonged on a Horror or Pyschalogical Thriller movie... Every time I listen to it I think of amy playing the piano dressed very twenty's esque.... And Vampires for some reason....

I'm having trouble hearing these lines:
"I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly"

I hear the sleep soundly bit but I really cant understand the other part. :p It doesn't sound like it at all to me..

I fell in love with the lyrics, and the song is amazing. :rolleyes:

It's kinda eerie. I like how she drags her voice along in this song. I felt it. It was a voice of tiresome suffering, like she was too distraught to care anymore. And it gives me chillbumps. Why didn't they put this on Fallen? It's just so unlike all of their other songs. She really did well in this song both vocally and with the piano. :mrgreen:

I'm having trouble hearing these lines:
"I'll have your nightmares for you
If you sleep soundly"

I hear the sleep soundly bit but I really cant understand the other part. :p It doesn't sound like it at all to me..

Okay, I can't clearly understand it either, although, I have listened closely with my volume up and it sounds like this in the "Why should I care if they hurt you..." verse, which is the second one.

(Fear not the flame of my love’s candle)
Give unto me your troubles (Fear not the flame of my love’s candle)
I’ll endure your suffering (Let it be the sun in your world of darkness)
Place onto me your burden (Give unto me all that frightens you)
I’ll drink your deadly (I’ll have your nightmares for you if you sleep soundly)

And then the second one, the second chorus that begins at 4:10 after the solo, is too overwhelming to listen to and comprehend right away so I was listenign to it over and over again.

Give unto me your troubles, Mmm (Fear not the flame of my love’s candle)
I’ll endure your suffering (Let it be the sun in your world of darkness)
Place onto me your burden (Give unto me all that frightens you)
I’ll drink your deadly poison (I’ll be the smile in your if you sleep soundly)


Now about the last line, "I’ll be the smile in your if you sleep soundly," that's what it sounds like to me.

This is what I put on my forum as the lyrics. Link is in my signature. :)

I just listened to it again. It,"I’ll be the smile in your if you sleep soundly," could be "I'll have your nightmares for you in your sleep soundly."

this is a very impressive piece of piano work. the beginning is pretty easy but when the higher notes come in..i just can't do it. of course i play by ear and i never had lessons so that's probably why lol. i just love the piano to this song

this is a very impressive piece of piano work. the beginning is pretty easy but when the higher notes come in..i just can't do it. of course i play by ear and i never had lessons so that's probably why lol. i just love the piano to this song
Right. There are alot of layers in the second chorus through to the end. As she's playing those eighth notes with her left hand, she is matching her voice and more with her right hand. And she sings simultaneously. And the piano solo is awesome. How is she that damn good?

It's one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. And it's beautiful. But it's always make me down for some time so I'm not listening it many times, just when I'm sad. It's making me feel better, don't know why. Maybe because of Amy's voice or lyrics.

OK, I really really want to try and learn at least parts of GUM, but this link:

Sheet Music:

Here (http://www.sevenfelicce.de/evanescence/sheets/giveuntome_gabriel.pdf)
...doesn't work. Is there any other sheet music for the song anybody has? Please. :confused:

Excence gave me this site : www.pianosheets.go.pl

you just have to go to sheets and then on ''E''

No one can play piano close to half as good as Amy can!! This is definitely my favorite song. The lyrics are so metaphoric and awesome. Now, as for the instrumental, what instrument is it? It sounds like organ or synthesizer. The instrumental has low beeping towards the end, right?

I love this song <3 It's so eerie and I can relate to every thing in the song.
I'd love to hear it live one day.

I think it's time this particular thread was revived. I love this song..it makes me thing about my exams two years ago, and now whenever I hear it I get nervous. :p Still love the song. My favourite Evanescence ballad!

Probably the most haunting Evanescence song. It just sounds so mysterious. I love it though, and I've always thought it would make a great show opener. It could start off with Amy coming from underground (under the stage) sitting on her piano as she starts playing. It would be all dark, with only a light shining on Amy. Then, after this song, they can move on to whatever's next and the rest of the band can be revealed.

I love both versions of Give Unto Me. I love the demo versions because it's just sheer greatness. And I love the SA version because it's creepy and mysterious.

Give Unto Me is a fantastic song. It just..blows me away :O

I Love This Song.. Its Beautiful.. Its Definately One Of My favs :)