Don't Give Up
Bob Welch Robbie Patton Lyrics


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You're tired of fighting
You want some love
You tell me maybe parting
Is all that's left for us
What do you want from me?
Ask anything
I'll give it all to you
Just don't let it end

Stay another night
Help me get it right
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby
Take another shot
And keep the fire hot
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby, no
Don't give it up

I need you more than ever
Don't turn away
I swear I can make it better
I'll never hurt you, no, never again
It was wrong to be so cruel
But I'm gonna change
You'll feel love through and through
Every single day

Stay another night
Help me get it right
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby
Take another shot
Keep the fire hot
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby, no
Don't give it up

I just want to throw it back together
Comin' home to your smile every night
Can't you see I'm gonna need you forever
Show me the way to make it alright

Stay another night
Help me get it right
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby
Take another shot
And keep the fire hot
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby

I just want to throw it back together
Comin' home to your smile every night
Can't you see I'm gonna need you forever
Show me the way to make it alright

Baby, I'll be true to you
Do what you want me to
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby
I don't want you gone
I want to carry on
Say the word
Don't give it up, baby
Don't give it up, baby




Don't give it up, baby
Don't give it up, come back...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob Welch Robbie Patton's song "Don't Give Up" speak of a relationship on the brink of falling apart, with one person feeling exhausted and wanting to give up while the other begs them not to. The singer of the song promises to do anything to make the relationship work and pleads with their partner to stay for just one more night, to give them a chance to make it right. They acknowledge the hurt they have caused but vow to change and show their partner love every day. The chorus repeats the plea not to give up and to stay and work on the relationship.


The song paints a picture of a desperate situation where one person is on the verge of leaving while the other is begging them to stay. The singer recognizes their mistakes and is willing to do whatever it takes to save the relationship. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, expressing the fear of losing someone they love while also conveying the hope that they can make things better.


Overall, "Don't Give Up" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with common themes of love and heartbreak. The lyrics are relatable and resonate with anyone who has ever struggled in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You're tired of fighting
You're exhausted from dealing with the problems we're facing


You want some love
You need affection and emotional support


You tell me maybe parting
You suggest we should break up


Is all that's left for us
As if we have no other choice


What do you want from me?
What are your expectations?


Ask anything
Feel free to request whatever you need


I'll give it all to you
I'll do everything I can to meet your needs


Just don't let it end
I don't want this relationship to be over


Stay another night
Spend more time with me


Help me get it right
Assist me in fixing our relationship


Say the word
Tell me what you want


Don't give it up, baby
Don't give up on us, my love


Take another shot
Give me another chance


And keep the fire hot
Let's keep the passion and love burning


I need you more than ever
I need your love and support now more than ever


Don't turn away
Please don't reject me


I swear I can make it better
I promise to improve things


I'll never hurt you, no, never again
I'll never cause you pain again


It was wrong to be so cruel
I'm sorry for being mean to you


But I'm gonna change
I intend to become a better partner


You'll feel love through and through
You'll experience love in its entirety


Every single day
All the time, always


I just want to throw it back together
I just want us to be together again


Comin' home to your smile every night
I want to feel happy and loved every evening when I come home to you


Can't you see I'm gonna need you forever
I'll always need you in my life


Show me the way to make it alright
Guide me in making things better


Baby, I'll be true to you
I'll always be loyal to you


Do what you want me to
I'll follow your lead


I don't want you gone
I don't want us to break up


I want to carry on
I want to continue our relationship


Don't give it up, baby
Don't give up on us, my love


Don't give it up, come back...
Don't leave me, please come back




Lyrics © ADEL MUSIC
Written by: ROBBIE PATTON, DAVID MURRAY ADELSTEIN, JAMES E. CASON, MAC GAYDEN

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