Don't Give Up
John Tesh Lyrics


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Don't give it up

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Tesh's "Don't Give Up" convey a message of perseverance and self-determination. The phrase "Don't give it up" serves as a continuous refrain and suggests an urge to keep striving and pushing through difficulties. The lyrics acknowledge that life can be tough and that the sun won't always shine, but the key to success is not to let setbacks derail your progress. The repetition of the lines "Gotta do what you wanna do" reinforces the idea that you have the power to create your reality and pursue your dreams.


The upbeat tempo and simple instrumentation of the song further emphasize the optimistic tone of the lyrics. The melody is catchy and easy to remember, making it a feel-good anthem that inspires listeners to keep trying and not give up on their goals. Overall, "Don't Give Up" is an uplifting reminder that success is within reach as long as you keep putting in the effort and never lose sight of your dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't give it up
Don't quit, keep pushing forward


Don't worry if the sun don't shine
Don't get discouraged if circumstances are not favorable


You've seen it before
You have experienced similar challenges in the past


You don't have to worry
You can overcome your obstacles without being anxious


Everyday is an up hill climb
Daily life can be a constant struggle, but keep moving forward


Nothing has changed
Your uphill climb has been consistent and has not changed


Believe me when I tell ya
Trust me, I know what I'm talking about


Don't give up, you know it's true
Stay determined because you know this is the right thing to do


Gotta do what you wanna to do
You need to pursue your goals and ambitions


Don't give it up, you don't have to
You can continue and succeed in your challenges, there is no need to quit


Gotta do what you wanna to do, oh yeah
You have the power to choose what you want to do with your life, so keep going




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, NICK BRACEGIRDLE, MARTIN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES

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