Don't Give Up On Me
Burke Solomon Lyrics


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If I fall short, if I don't make the grades'
If your expectations aren't met in me today'
There is always tomorrow, or tomorrow night'
Hang in there baby, sooner or later'
I know ill get it right,

Please, don't give up on me'
Oh please don't give up on me'
I know its late, late in the game'
But my feelings, my true feelings'
Haven't changed'
Here in my heart'

I know, I know I was wrong, wrong wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong'
I'd like to make a mends for the love that I never, ever, ever, ever shown'
Just don't give up on me, every word is true'

I'll give you my everything, all of my love,all of my love, all of my love love love'
Just don't give up on me'
Oh please, please, please'
Don't give up on me.

I don't want you to'
I know its late, but wait, please, please, please, please'
Don't give up on me'
Promise, will you promise, will you promise me'
Please don't give up on me'

We can make it if we try'
I'm gonna hold on, hold on with me'
And don't give up on me, oh-ooh, -oohohoooh -baby'
Oh baby, Oh baby, please, don't-give-up-on-me'
Whatever you do, we gonna make it, gonna make it through'




Don't you give up on me, please, please, please Promise me'
Don't-give-up-on-me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Burke Solomon's song Don't Give Up On Me are about the singer's plea to their partner to not give up on them even when they fall short or fail to meet expectations. The song expresses a sense of remorse for past mistakes and a desire to make things right, to show more love, and to be a better partner. He asks his partner to give him time to make amends for past oversights and promises to give them all his love in return.


The opening lines suggest that the singer is aware that they may not always meet their partner's expectations or live up to their potential. However, they urge their partner to hold on and not give up on them, as they will continue to try until they get it right. He acknowledges that he has been wrong in the past, and he is seeking forgiveness and a chance to make it up to his partner. The singer plead for a promise from his partner, one that they will not give up on him.


The song's lyrics are relatable and speak to the struggles that many couples go through. The chorus 'Please don't give up on me' is a powerful message that reassures the listener that everyone faces difficulties and setbacks in life, but they can be overcome with patience, forgiveness, and time. Additionally, it deals with the importance of perseverance in relationships, no matter the trials and tribulations.


Line by Line Meaning

If I fall short, if I don't make the grades'
If I don't meet your expectations or let you down


If your expectations aren't met in me today'
If I disappoint you


There is always tomorrow, or tomorrow night'
There is always a chance for redemption


Hang in there baby, sooner or later'
Stay patient, good things will come


I know ill get it right,
I am confident that I will succeed


Please, don't give up on me'
Please don't lose faith in me


Oh please don't give up on me'
Please don't abandon me


I know its late, late in the game'
I know it's been a while and time is running out


But my feelings, my true feelings'
But my emotions and intentions


Haven't changed'
Haven't wavered


Here in my heart'
Deep within my core


I know, I know I was wrong, wrong wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong'
I acknowledge my mistakes


I'd like to make a mends for the love that I never, ever, ever, ever shown'
I want to apologize for not expressing my love


Just don't give up on me, every word is true'
Believe in me, I am being sincere


I'll give you my everything, all of my love,all of my love, all of my love love love'
I will give you all of me


I don't want you to'
I don't want you to give up on me


I know its late, but wait, please, please, please, please'
I know it's been a while, but be patient


Promise, will you promise, will you promise me'
Will you swear to me


We can make it if we try'
We can succeed if we work together


I'm gonna hold on, hold on with me'
Hold on with me, don't let go


And don't give up on me, oh-ooh, -oohohoooh -baby'
Please don't give up on me


Oh baby, Oh baby, please, don't-give-up-on-me'
Oh darling, please don't abandon me


Whatever you do, we gonna make it, gonna make it through'
Whatever happens, we can overcome it together


Don't you give up on me, please, please, please Promise me'
Don't lose hope in us, please promise me


Don't-give-up-on-me.
Please don't abandon me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, HOY LINDSEY MUSIC
Written by: CARSON WHITSETT, DAN PENN, HOY LINDSEY

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