Don't Give Up
今市隆二 Lyrics


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Don't be sad (don't be sad)
Just don't give up (just don't give up)
Never (never)

No, no, no, don't give up
Woo, woo, woo, oh no
Just don't give up
何もかもが上手く 行かない時
すくむ足 cold feet
そのまま 留まったまま
憂いの中 膝抱えて

But can't you see
命の炎は絶えず燃え 照らしだす hope
ほらまだ消えてない
まだ熱い 気づいたなら
So baby, open that door

Don't give up (don't ever give up)
寄せる波のように 止めどなく believe
Don't give up (don't ever give up) (just try)
もう一度 try again それでこそ life
(Just don't) just don't give up

明けてく空の下で
(口ずさむ) 口ずさむメロディー (メロディー)
懐かしいオールディーズ
慰めに歌を歌えば
いつの日にか夢が生まれる

雨の中で泣き 涙を隠し
顔を上げれば 暖かい陽が昇る
込み上がる 勇気抱いて
'Cause baby 明日がくる so

Don't give up (don't ever give up)
寄せる波のように
止めどなく believe
Don't give up (don't ever give up) (just try)
もう一度 try again それでこそ life (それでこそ life)
Just don't give up

Don't give up
Keep holding on
光に手を伸ばして 掴めばいい

Don't give up (don't ever give up)
寄せる波のように
止めどなく believe
Don't give up (don't ever give up) (just try)
もう一度 try again それでこそ life
Just don't give up

Don't give up
Keep holding on
光に手を伸ばして 掴めばいい

Don't give up, just don't give up
Keep holding on




光に手を伸ばして yeah yeah yeah 掴めばいい
Just don't give up, oh, yeah, woo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Give Up" by 今市隆二 convey messages of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The song starts by urging the listener not to be sad and to never give up. It acknowledges that there are times when nothing seems to go well, and describes a feeling of hesitation and fear (cold feet) that keeps one stuck in their worries. However, the song emphasizes that despite these difficulties, the flame of life continues to burn and radiate hope. It encourages the listener to realize that the fire is still alive within them and if they notice it, they should open the door to a brighter future.


The chorus serves as a powerful reminder to never give up and to constantly believe, comparing the relentless waves of the ocean to the unwavering belief one should hold. It suggests that trying again is the key to truly living (that's when life happens), and reiterates the plea to not give up.


The second verse describes a scene beneath the morning sky, where the singer hums a nostalgic melody of old songs to find solace. It speaks of hiding tears in the rain and raising one's face to witness the warm sun rising, symbolizing the idea that even in the midst of tears and pain, there is always the potential for a brighter future. With rising courage and the knowledge that tomorrow will come, the song encourages the listener to hold on and not give up.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be sad (don't be sad)
Do not feel down or sorrowful


Just don't give up (just don't give up)
Simply refuse to abandon hope or effort


Never (never)
At no point in time


No, no, no, don't give up
Absolutely do not surrender


Woo, woo, woo, oh no
Expressing a sense of urgency and concern


Just don't give up
Continuously persist and hold on


何もかもが上手く 行かない時
When nothing seems to go well


すくむ足 cold feet
Feeling unsure and hesitant


そのまま 留まったまま
Staying stagnant as it is


憂いの中 膝抱えて
Cradling knees in sorrow


But can't you see
But do you not realize


命の炎は絶えず燃え 照らしだす hope
The flame of life keeps burning and illuminates hope


ほらまだ消えてない
Look, it has not gone out yet


まだ熱い 気づいたなら
If you realize it is still burning hot


So baby, open that door
So my love, open up to new possibilities


Don't give up (don't ever give up)
Do not surrender under any circumstances


寄せる波のように 止めどなく believe
Believe relentlessly like the incoming waves


もう一度 try again それでこそ life
Try once more, that's when life truly begins


(Just don't) just don't give up
Simply refuse to abandon hope or effort


明けてく空の下で
Under the emerging sky


(口ずさむ) 口ずさむメロディー (メロディー)
Humming a familiar melody


懐かしいオールディーズ
Nostalgic oldies


慰めに歌を歌えば
If you sing a comforting song


いつの日にか夢が生まれる
Someday dreams will be born


雨の中で泣き 涙を隠し
Crying in the rain, hiding tears


顔を上げれば 暖かい陽が昇る
When you lift your face, a warm sun rises


込み上がる 勇気抱いて
Embrace the surging courage


'Cause baby 明日がくる so
Because, my love, tomorrow will come


Don't give up (don't ever give up)
Do not surrender under any circumstances


寄せる波のように
Like the incoming waves


止めどなく believe
Unceasingly believe


もう一度 try again それでこそ life (それでこそ life)
Try once more, that's when life truly begins


Just don't give up
Simply refuse to abandon hope or effort


Don't give up
Do not surrender


Keep holding on
Continue to stay strong and steadfast


光に手を伸ばして 掴めばいい
Reach out to the light and grasp it


Don't give up (don't ever give up)
Do not surrender under any circumstances


寄せる波のように
Like the incoming waves


止めどなく believe
Unceasingly believe


もう一度 try again それでこそ life
Try once more, that's when life truly begins


Just don't give up
Simply refuse to abandon hope or effort


Don't give up
Do not surrender


Keep holding on
Continue to stay strong and steadfast


光に手を伸ばして 掴めばいい
Reach out to the light and grasp it


Don't give up, just don't give up
Do not surrender, simply refuse to abandon hope or effort


Keep holding on
Continue to stay strong and steadfast


光に手を伸ばして yeah yeah yeah 掴めばいい
Reach out to the light and grasp it, yeah yeah yeah


Just don't give up, oh, yeah, woo
Simply refuse to abandon hope or effort, oh, yeah, woo




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Written by: Michico, Gordon Chambers, T. Kura

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