Don't Give Up
David Archuleta feat. Libby Linton Lyrics
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We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail
No fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not beaten yet
Don't give up
I know you can make it good
Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that we'd be the last to go
It is so strange the way things turn
Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up
We don't need much of anything
Don't give up
'Cause somewhere there's a place
Where we belong
Rest your head
You worry too much
It's going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don't give up
Please don't give up
Got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
Going to stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That river's flowing
That river's flowing
Moved on to another town
Tried hard to settle down
For every job, so many men
So many men no-one needs
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not the only one
Don't give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up now
We're proud of who you are
Don't give up
You know it's never been easy
Don't give up
'Cause I believe there's the a place
There's a place where we belong
The lyrics to David Archuleta's "Don't Give Up" featuring Libby Linton conveys a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The song speaks of growing up strong and being wanted, taught to win and never fail. However, as life's circumstances change, the singer finds themselves losing their dreams, changing their name and face, and feeling unwanted. The chorus of the song is a call to not give up on life and to remember that there are friends and a place where one belongs.
The second verse talks about the singer witnessing the world around them changing in ways they never thought possible. Driving towards their birthplace, they see devastation with the trees burnt down to the ground. The chorus repeats as a reminder to not give up and that there is a place where one belongs. The third verse talks about moving to another town but finding no place to settle down as there are too many people competing for the same jobs.
The repetition of the chorus is a call to not give up, to keep going, and to keep fighting. The song is a reminder to not lose hope and that there are people who care and will be there to support you through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
In this proud land we grew up strong
We were raised in a place where resilience and strength were cultivated.
We were wanted all along
We were cherished and valued for who we are.
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I was trained to persevere and emerge victorious in challenging situations.
I never thought I could fail
I was so confident in my abilities that I never even considered the possibility of falling short.
No fight left or so it seems
It appears that I have exhausted all of my energy and motivation.
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I feel like I have lost sight of my goals and aspirations.
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
I have tried to transform myself in order to fit in and be accepted, but it hasn't worked.
But no one wants you when you lose
People tend to abandon you when you experience failure or defeat.
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not beaten yet
Don't give up
I know you can make it good
Keep going because you have people who care about you and believe in you. You haven't lost yet, and you have the ability to turn things around.
Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that we'd be the last to go
It is so strange the way things turn
Even though I observed others facing hardship and struggle, I assumed that I was immune to it. It's surreal how unexpected events can completely alter our lives.
Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground
As I journeyed back to my hometown, I was devastated to discover that everything had changed. The landscape that was once lush and vibrant had been destroyed by fire.
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up
We don't need much of anything
Don't give up
'Cause somewhere there's a place
Where we belong
You have a support system that is rooting for you. We don't need fancy things to be happy. Keep going because there is a place where we all fit in.
Rest your head
You worry too much
It's going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don't give up
Please don't give up
Take a break from worrying so much. Everything is going to work itself out. When things get difficult, lean on us for support. Please don't give up on yourself.
Got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
Going to stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That river's flowing
That river's flowing
I have to leave this place because it's too much for me to handle. I will stand on a bridge and look down at the river, which is constantly moving and changing, regardless of what happens.
Moved on to another town
Tried hard to settle down
For every job, so many men
So many men no-one needs
I went to a new place and attempted to establish myself there. Unfortunately, there are countless other men competing for the same jobs and opportunities, making it difficult to thrive.
Don't give up
'Cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not the only one
Don't give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up now
We're proud of who you are
Don't give up
You know it's never been easy
Don't give up
'Cause I believe there's the a place
There's a place where we belong
Don't stop trying because you have a strong support system. You aren't alone in your struggles, and there's no need to feel ashamed. Keep going because we are proud of you and all that you've accomplished. It has never been easy, but there is a place where we all fit in.
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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