Give Him Up


"Give Him Up" a song by Canadian pop punk band Faber Drive. It was released on December 15, 2009, as the second single from their second studio album, Can't Keep a Secret. It peaked at number 26 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum by Music Canada in April 2010.

Background and release

The song debuted on contemporary hit radio on November 29, 2009, before it was officially released as a single on December 15, 2009, for digital download.

Composition

"Give Him Up" was written by Dave Faber and Jeremy Liddle. The track was produced by Josh Ramsay, who also co-wrote the song. Described as a dance by Dave Faber, he stated that the band "We really wanted to write some dance stuff so we wrote 'Give Him Up' with Josh Ramsay, and we're proud of what we've got."

Music video

A video was released by the band via their official YouTube channel on January 13, 2010. It features the band in a bowling alley, showcasing a story about a teenaged boy cheating on his girlfriend by going on a date with another girl. His girlfriend secretly stalks the couple and eventually busts them by the end of the video.

Personnel

Credits for "Give Him Up" retrieved from album's liner notes.
Faber Drive
Production