A-lee (Ali Pirzadamoli) is a twenty-year old rapper from Årvoll/Bjerke, Osl… Read Full Bio ↴A-lee (Ali Pirzadamoli) is a twenty-year old rapper from Årvoll/Bjerke, Oslo, Norway. A while he was rapping with Cam and DJ Mojoo in Cam ‘N A-lee, but is now gone solo. And he's doing it quite well, Tee Productions has signed him and he has warmed up for Snoop Dogg, Jedi Mind Tricks, Lloyd Banks, Fat Joe and Ghostface to name a few.

Can't Give Up
A-Lee Lyrics

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Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.

Now though I see what our end is,

All I can spend is just my time.

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.

You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.

Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Give Up" by A-Lee is a heartfelt ballad about the struggles of being broke but still wanting to provide for and make the person you love happy. The chorus repeats the line "I can't give you anything but love, baby" which is both a lament of one's financial situation and a vow to show love in other ways. The first verse paints a picture of hopelessness and worsening luck, but the singer remains optimistic about the future. The second verse acknowledges the need to work hard for what one wants and the promise to remain loyal to the person they love.

Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with finances and aspiring to provide for our loved ones. It also highlights the importance of showing love and affection even when material possessions are lacking. The upbeat tempo and jazzy sound of the music serve as a stark contrast to the somber lyrics, making the song enjoyable to listen to while still conveying a powerful message.

Line by Line Meaning

Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being broke is hard and difficult to deal with.

It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
Being broke is not a joke, but rather a curse.

My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My luck has changed for the worse.

Who knows, some day I will win too. I'll begin to reach my prime.
I hope that someday my luck will change, and I will reach my prime.

Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time.
I realize that we are both struggling financially, and all I can offer you is my time.

I can't give you anything but love, baby.
The only thing I can offer you is my love.

That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Love is the one thing that I have an abundance of.

Dream awhile, scheme awhile, We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for.
Let's dream and plan for a better future, where we can find happiness and everything you've always wanted.

Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I would love to see you looking and feeling great.

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to buy you the best things in life that money can buy, like diamond bracelets that you won't find at Woolworth's.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love.
Until I can afford to give you everything you deserve, the only thing I can give you is my love.

Rome wasn't built in a day, kid. You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Success and happiness take time and effort to achieve, and you have to work hard for what you want.

But I am willing to wait, dear, Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I am willing to wait for a better future with you, and I promise to never forget you.

You have a lifetime before you. I'll adore you, come what may.
You have your whole life ahead of you, and I will always love and cherish you, no matter what happens.

Please don't be blue for the present, When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Don't be sad about our current situation, because it's always nice to hear you say...

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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