Don't Give Up
Funsters Lyrics
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Betta scratch that itch cos the time is now
They tell you that you gotta have a heart of steel
If you want to keep up can you afford to feel?
When the system's wrong you gotta tear it down
let it fall to the sea bed like a rusty crown
To the stars in the moonbeams glare
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
Ooh I just don't know for sure.
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
She's got a talented face and a suitcase
Ain't got no desire to go no place
In her case she's got no desire
with her hand in the flame say's she don't feel the fire
To the 'yes' in the evenings air demons
in your head got to disappear
To the stars under the moon means glare
The Shackles on your meat will disappear
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
She said, "Ooh I just don't know for sure"
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
The song "Don't Give Up" by Funsters is about overcoming obstacles and not giving up in the face of adversity. The lyrics speak about people who want to bring you down and discourage you from pursuing your dreams, trying to make you believe that you need a heart of steel to succeed. However, the song encourages listeners to scratch that itch, to tear down the system when it's wrong, and to let the shackles on their feet disappear, like a rusty crown falling to the sea bed.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't give up" several times in a row, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination, even when things seem difficult or impossible. The song tells a story about a woman who is talented but lacks ambition, saying she has "no desire to go no place" and doesn't feel the fire in her hand. The song suggests that this woman needs to realize that life is knocking on her door and that she shouldn't give up on her dreams.
In the end, the song asks the question "What if I tried to tell you to do what for?" suggesting that listeners should not wait for someone else to tell them what to do, but instead follow their own hearts and pursue their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes they'll want to cut you down
At times, people may attempt to bring you down and prevent you from achieving your goals.
Betta scratch that itch cos the time is now
It's essential to take action immediately to pursue your dreams.
They tell you that you gotta have a heart of steel
Society may imply that you need to be unemotional to succeed.
If you want to keep up can you afford to feel?
Is it possible to be emotional and still keep up with the pace of society's expectations?
When the system's wrong you gotta tear it down
When society does wrong, it must be dismantled and replaced.
let it fall to the sea bed like a rusty crown
The destructive system must be thrown away like an old, dormant crown.
To the stars in the moonbeams glare
Gaze up towards the stars shining in the moon's light.
Shackles on your feet gonna disappear
The burdens and chains weighing you down will vanish.
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
What purpose does it serve for me to tell you what to do?
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
Life's opportunities are present, waiting for you to open the door.
Ooh I just don't know for sure.
I'm uncertain what action is best.
Don't give up don't give up
Persevere despite hardship.
She's got a talented face and a suitcase
This person has innate talent and is carrying luggage.
Ain't got no desire to go no place
They lack the motivation to go anywhere.
In her case she's got no desire
She lacks the desire to pursue excellence.
with her hand in the flame say's she don't feel the fire
She is unresponsive to the passionate flame within.
To the 'yes' in the evenings air demons
Evening brings forth struggles but there is still hope.
in your head got to disappear
You must eliminate the negative thoughts in your mind.
The Shackles on your meat will disappear
The chains binding you will eventually vanish.
She said, "Ooh I just don't know for sure"
She expresses uncertainty and indecision.
Don't give up don't give up
Keep pushing onward, no matter the obstacle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, NICK BRACEGIRDLE, MARTIN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES
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