Their first single "Thinking It Over" cracked the UK Top 5, surprising fans and skeptics alike. A second single, "Doin' It", did not chart as well as their debut, making a modest impact at #14. At the same time the group was also addressing a lawsuit concerning their name. The matter was resolved by adding an 'X' to their band name, a decision that took into account suggestions from their fans.
Liberty X scored a UK #1 hit with the release of their third single, "Just A Little". With sales in excess of 500,000 units, "Just a Little" ended as the 7th best selling single of 2002. Their success was maintained with the release of both "Got To Have Your Love" (UK #2) and its parent album Thinking It Over, which debuted in the Top 3 of their respective charts. This was followed by another Top 10 success, "Holding On For You". Their debut album eventually earned multi-platinum recognition, selling close to 750,000 units in the UK.
The band's second album, Being Somebody, followed in 2003. Three additional Top 20 hit singles came from this record: "Being Nobody" (UK #3), "Jumpin" (UK #6), and "Everybody Cries" (UK #13). Being Somebody became certified gold and sold over 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.
Their third full-length, X, was released in 2005. Despite the fact that it spawned another two additional Top 10 singles for the group, it became their least successful album to date. The singles released from this album included "Song 4 Lovers" (UK #5) and a remake of Shalamar's classic "A Night To Remember". Liberty X's version, which peaked at #6 in the UK, was used as the official track for the Children In Need charity. The third single to be released from the album was the title track "X", but due to lack of proper promotion, it peaked at #47. Their album, X, peaked at #27 in October of 2005 and sold over 50,000 copies.
In May of 2007 the band announced that they were splitting up stating that the music world had "changed too much since we began". They are all still friends and are currently working on solo projects.
Never Give Up
Liberty X Lyrics
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Oh yeah
Oh yeah
We were looking round
Waiting for the right time
Everybody saying
"Careful what you do,
You've got everything to prove,"
They were saying
"You gotta do it now 'cause if you don't
You know you're gonna fade away
You gotta listen to what we say
Gotta realize you don't know the game like I do"
We drew the line
(We drew the line)
Used our own minds
(Used our own minds)
Chose not to take their advice
We didn't know
(Oh)
Which way to go
(Oh)
So we just followed the signs
Never let them get you down
You've got to turn around and
Find your own way to it
You know it's
Up to you
To pull yourself through
All the troubles
It's a struggle
But be strong and you'll do it
Never let them get you down
You've got to turn around and
Find your own way to it
You know it's
Up to you
To pull yourself through
All the troubles
It's a struggle
But be strong and you'll do it
The lyrics of Liberty X's song Never Give Up convey a message of perseverance and self-belief in the face of adversity. The opening lines set the scene of a time when the band members were unsure of what direction to take their career, with many people offering unsolicited advice. However, instead of taking that advice, the band decided to trust their own instincts and chose the path that felt right to them, even if it was uncertain. This determination and self-reliance is captured in the lines, "We drew the line, used our own minds, chose not to take their advice."
The chorus reinforces this message of self-belief and determination, with the repeated refrain of "never let them get you down." The lyrics encourage the listener to find their own way through difficult times, acknowledging that life can be a struggle, but urging them to stay strong and keep going. The line, "You've got everything to prove," suggests that the band members themselves felt pressure to succeed, but they chose to rise to the challenge and persevere despite any setbacks.
Overall, the lyrics of Never Give Up offer a message of courage, resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It encourages people to trust their instincts and not let others dictate their path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
We were looking round
We were searching for answers and direction
Waiting for the right time
We were waiting for the opportune moment to take action
Everybody saying
People were giving advice
"Careful what you do,
Be cautious in your actions
You've got everything to prove,"
You need to prove yourself to others
They were saying
They were repeating their advice
"You gotta do it now 'cause if you don't
You must take action soon or you will fail
You know you're gonna fade away
You will become irrelevant and forgotten
You gotta listen to what we say
You must heed our advice
Gotta realize you don't know the game like I do"
You lack experience and understanding
We drew the line (We drew the line)
We established our own boundaries
Used our own minds (Used our own minds)
We relied on our own judgment and decisions
Chose not to take their advice
We consciously rejected their guidance
We didn't know (Oh)
We were uncertain and confused
Which way to go (Oh)
We were undecided on our path forward
So we just followed the signs
We trusted our intuition and followed our instincts
Never let them get you down
Don't allow others to bring you down
You've got to turn around and
You need to change your perspective and approach
Find your own way to it
Discover your own path to success
You know it's
Up to you
The responsibility lies with you
To pull yourself through
You must persevere and overcome challenges
All the troubles
Difficulties and obstacles
It's a struggle
It's a challenge and requires effort
But be strong and you'll do it
Remain resilient and you will succeed
Lyrics © CALDERWOOD, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUKE DAVID SIMPKINS, DANIEL VAUGHAN SIMPKINS, MARK TAYLOR, CASHIEF WAYNE NICHOLS, ALDIN TAYLOR
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