Is And I Give Up Forever To Touch You Lyrics Copyrighted?

Great question — lyrics like the ones you quoted usually fall under copyright protection unless there’s a clear reason they’re not. I’m the kind of person who scribbles song lines on napkins and has argued on forums about whether quoting a chorus is 'fair use,' so I’ve collected a few practical rules that help me decide what I can and can’t share out loud.

In general: lyrics are treated as literary works and are copyrighted from the moment they’re fixed in a tangible form (written down, recorded, etc.). So if the song you mean is 'And I Give Up Forever to Touch You' (or any contemporary pop/indie/folk track), the words are almost certainly owned by the songwriter or their publisher. That means copying the full lyrics on your blog, posting them in a public place, or embedding them in a video without permission is likely a copyright infringement. There are two common exceptions: 1) the work is in the public domain (very old songs), or 2) your use might qualify as fair use — but fair use is a case-by-case defense, not a free pass. For many countries the term is different — in much of Europe and other places it’s life of the author plus 70 years — so very old lyrics can be free to use in some places, but most modern songs are still protected.

If you want to post or use lyrics responsibly, here are practical steps I use when I’m unsure: first, try to identify the song’s publisher and songwriter (databases like ASCAP, BMI, or PRS can help, depending on your country). If the lyrics are managed by a publisher, you’ll need permission or a license to reproduce them — many lyric websites get licensing through services like LyricFind or Musixmatch. For videos that show text on screen or play a recording, you often need additional sync or mechanical licenses beyond just showing the words. If you only want to quote a short line for commentary or criticism, that might be fair use, but there’s no bright-line rule (some platforms unofficially allow small snippets while blocking full verses).

If you’re posting casually in a private chat or using one or two lines to highlight a point, that’s usually lower-risk. If you’re running a website, making printed merchandise, or embedding lyrics in a monetized video — don’t wing it; either link to an official lyrics page, use an authorized provider, or ask the publisher for permission. I’ve saved myself headaches by linking to the artist’s official page or a licensed lyrics site rather than pasting the whole song. If this is important for a business or serious project, consider contacting the publisher or getting legal advice — it’s boring but saves headaches.

Anyway, if you tell me which version or artist you mean, I can help look up who might hold the rights or suggest a safe way to quote a short piece of the lyric. I usually try a short, attributed quote and a link first — keeps things friendly and legal while still sharing the vibe of the song.