Not Giving In
020.Rudimental Lyrics


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Well, it's time to start the show
Lost my heart and lost my soul
Now it's the time that you won't know
Lost my mind and lost my goal

Mm, not giving in
I'm not giving in
Not giving in
Ooh, I'm not giving in, yeah

This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

Waste my time which makes things worse
Lost in mine, my love is cursed, mm
Time to make these things feel right
Mm, let's start this show for one last time

Oh, I'm not giving in
Ooh (not giving in) not giving in, oh yeah
Let me tell you no, not giving in
Not this time (not giving in)
Not gonna give it in, woo

This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

No, not giving in
Not giving in (this time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in)
I'm gonna be stronger (this time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in)
I'm gonna be stronger

This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

(I'm gonna be stronger) this time, I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in





This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rudimental's song "Not Giving In" speak about resilience, determination, and perseverance. The opening lines, "Well, it's time to start the show, lost my heart and lost my soul," suggest that the singer is facing a difficult situation, one that has left him feeling depleted and lost. However, he decides he won't let it defeat him and embarks on a journey of self-recovery. He repeats the phrase "Not giving in" multiple times, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to not surrendering to his adversities.


The lyrics also suggest that the singer has faced challenges in the past and has possibly given in before. With lines like, "Waste my time which makes things worse, lost in mine, my love is cursed," the singer acknowledges that his past decisions may have contributed to his current situation. However, he is determined to make things right and not repeat his mistakes.


The chorus, "This time, I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in," reinforces the singer's resolution to rise above his hardships. Throughout the song, the upbeat tempo and the repetition of the lyrics add to the message of strength and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's time to start the show
It's time to begin this journey


Lost my heart and lost my soul
Feels like I've lost everything, including my emotions and spirit


Now it's the time that you won't know
This is the moment that is unfamiliar and unknown to you


Lost my mind and lost my goal
I feel like I've lost my direction and purpose in life


Not giving in
I refuse to surrender or give up


I'm not giving in
I'm not backing down from this challenge


This time, I'm gonna be stronger I'm not giving in
I am determined to come out of this situation stronger than before


Waste my time which makes things worse
Spending time on useless things only makes the situation worse


Lost in mine, my love is cursed
Overthinking and self-doubt have caused my love life to become a curse


time to make these things feel right
It's time to fix things and make them right


let's start this show for one last time
Let's begin this one final attempt to make things work


Let me tell you no, not giving in
I want to make it clear that I will not give up


Not this time (not giving in)
I have given up before, but not this time


Not gonna give it in
I refuse to give in and admit defeat


No, not giving in
No matter what happens, I will not give up


(I'm gonna be stronger) this time, I'm gonna be stronger I'm not giving in
I will become stronger and more resilient, and I will not give up




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amir Izadkhah, John Newman, Kesi Dryden, Piers Aggett

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