I Won't Give Up
Glee Cast Lyrics
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When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
Well there's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
Well I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars, they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work, we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and who I am
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, I'm still looking up
I won't give up on us (No I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (We're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (And we're worth it)
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
The first stanza of the song starts with Rachel describing the person she is singing to as someone who has come so far to be where they are, which suggests that she sees strength and resilience in them. She compares looking into their eyes with watching the night sky or a beautiful sunrise, emphasizing the depth of this person's emotions and experiences. Rachel then asks a rhetorical question, "How old is your soul?" implying that she sees a depth of character and wisdom in this person.
In the second stanza, Rachel reaffirms her commitment to the person she is singing to, saying that she won't give up on them even if the going gets tough. She promises to give them all her love and to keep looking up through the difficult times. Rachel acknowledges that people need space to navigate their own lives, but she will be there waiting patiently for them when they return. She says that even stars burn out and fall to earth but believes that they have a lot to learn and are worth the effort.
The third stanza talks about the importance of sticking together through the good and the bad times. Rachel says that she doesn't want to be someone who walks away easily and wants to make a difference in their relationship. She recognizes that their differences can teach them how to use the tools and gifts they have, and that in the end, they are still friends who have learned together. Rachel finishes by repeating her commitment to not giving up on them, acknowledging that they are tough and have a lot to learn but are worth the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look into your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes, I find that they have a lot of depth and meaningfulness
It's like watching the night sky
It's akin to observing the beauty of a starry sky on a clear, dark night
Or a beautiful sunrise
Or admiring a breathtaking sunrise, with its vibrant hues and captivating warmth
Well there's so much they hold
Your eyes are full of untold stories and emotions that I long to explore and understand
And just like them old stars
Similar to the ancient stars that have survived time and space, you too have overcome struggles and come a long way
I see that you've come so far
I realize that you've made great progress and achieved a lot in your life
To be right where you are
To have reached a place in your life where you are content and at peace, with or without me
How old is your soul?
I'm curious about the depth and wisdom of your inner being, which has been shaped by your experiences and struggles
Well I won't give up on us
Despite any challenges that may arise, I won't let go of our relationship and will fight for us
Even if the skies get rough
Even if external circumstances become difficult and uncertain, I will stand by you and be strong
I'm giving you all my love
I'm wholeheartedly dedicating myself to loving and supporting you, through thick and thin
I'm still looking up
I'm maintaining a positive outlook and keeping my hopes high, for the future of our relationship
And when you're needing your space
When you require some alone time and space to reflect and find your way, I'll respect that and wait for you
To do some navigating
To figure out your path and direction, amidst the challenges and opportunities of life
I'll be here patiently waiting
I'll be here, waiting for you with understanding and compassion, as you explore and grow
'Cause even the stars, they burn
Despite their majesty and longevity, even stars have the capacity to burn out or fall to Earth, sometimes unpredictably
Some even fall to the earth
Occasionally, stars lose their luster and impact the world in unexpected ways, just like human beings
We've got a lot to learn
As human beings, we have much to discover and experience, in love, life, and relationships
God knows we're worth it
Despite our flaws and challenges, we are valuable and deserving of love and respect, in the eyes of a higher power
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I don't want to be someone who gives up on love or relationships at the first sign of trouble or pain
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Instead, I'm committed to sticking around and doing what I can to positively impact our relationship and each other's lives
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The unique aspects of our personalities and perspectives can be sources of growth and learning, if we approach them with openness and curiosity
The tools and gifts we got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
We both have a lot of potential and skill, and our relationship is important enough to us that we have a lot to lose if we give up on it
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
No matter what happens in our relationship, we started off as friends and will hopefully remain so throughout our lives
For us to work, we didn't break, we didn't burn
For our relationship to succeed, we need to communicate and compromise, rather than give up or get too heated
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
We've had to learn to be flexible and adapt, without succumbing to the pressures and demands of the world and our own fears
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and who I am
I've had to learn about my own strengths and limitations, as well as my true self and values, in order to be a better partner and person
God knows I'm tough enough
In the face of challenges and obstacles, I have the inner strength and resilience to persevere and overcome
I am tough, I am loved
This toughness and resilience doesn't come from a place of self-isolation or defense, but from a deep sense of being loved and valued, by God and others
We're alive, we are loved
At the core of our being, we are alive and deserving of love, regardless of our flaws or struggles
Even if the skies get rough
No matter what comes our way, I won't let go of our love or commitment to each other
I'm giving you all my love
I'm wholeheartedly dedicating myself to loving and supporting you, through thick and thin
I'm still looking up
I'm maintaining a positive outlook and keeping my hopes high, for the future of our relationship
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.