Sermon is best known as one half of the late-1980s/1990s hip-hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993.
In 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip-hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. React was released in 2002.
In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight.
However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad.
Sermon joined up again for a special EPMD worldwide tour in 2006, were he was being held company by Keith Murray among others.
Dont Give Up
Erick Sermon Lyrics
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Don't worry if the sun don't shine
You've seen it before
You don't have to worry
Everyday is an up hill climb
Nothing has changed
Believe me when I tell ya
Don't give it up, don't give it up
Don't give up, you know it's true
Gotta do what you wanna to do
Don't give it up, you don't have to
Gotta do what you wanna to do, oh yeah
Don't give it up, you know it's true
Gotta do what you wanna to do
Don't worry if the sun don't shine
You've seen it before
You don't have to worry
Everyday is an up hill climb
Nothing has changed
Believe me when I tell ya
Don't give it up
Don't give up, you know it's true
Gotta do what you wanna to do
Don't give it up, you don't have to
Gotta do what you wanna to do, oh yeah
Don't give up, you know it's true
Gotta do what you wanna to do
In Erick Sermonβs song βDonβt Give Up,β the lyrics communicate a message of perseverance and determination. The song begins by acknowledging that sometimes life can feel hopeless, but the key is to push through even when it feels difficult. The phrase βeveryday is an uphill climbβ emphasizes the idea that life can be a struggle, but we must continue moving forward.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing our goals and dreams. The phrase βgotta do what you wanna doβ serves as a motivator to keep going and not give up in the face of challenges. The repetition of the phrase βdonβt give it upβ reinforces that message even further, urging the listener to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles they may face.
Overall, βDonβt Give Upβ is a song about perseverance, positivity, and the power of self-determination. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever faced adversity and needed a reminder to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry if the sun don't shine
Don't be troubled if things donβt go your way
You've seen it before
This isn't the first time things havenβt gone the way you expected
You don't have to worry
Stop fretting over things that you can't control
Everyday is an up hill climb
Everyday brings a new challenge to overcome
Nothing has changed
The situation is still the same
Believe me when I tell ya
Trust my words and have faith
Don't give it up, don't give it up
Keep going, keep trying
Don't give up, you know it's true
Don't quit, you know that's the right thing to do
Gotta do what you wanna to do
Follow your desires, pursue your dreams
Don't give it up, you don't have to
You don't need to surrender
Gotta do what you wanna to do, oh yeah
Execute your aspirations, without hesitation
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, NICK BRACEGIRDLE, MARTIN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@timmercier341
Toujours aussi lourd
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This Music is and always will be gold.
@Dipz44
2019 STILL A HIT
@BeatsClemente
2023 still a hit π
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Γnorme son
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@dennisschatzle
this is the e. serm that we're waiting on. not giving up!
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Wowwww πππ
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@keneanekoopman3384
one of the best songs ever...