In 2000, Ferrick founded her own record label, Right On Records. The first studio album released on her own label was Valentine Heartache.
Her 2011 album was entitled "Still Right Here".
Website: www.melissaferrick.com
Never Give Up
Melissa Ferrick Lyrics
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And I can't help but wanna catch it
And when you fold me in your arms
And dump your soul onto my back
All the noises in my head stop to listen
To my heart, stretchin' out
Oh, I'm givin' in
Look at this love of ours
Come on in, honey, the deep end is callin'
Touch your toes now and spring back up
I'm gonna promise it all true lovin'
So come on
Come on baby I said
Never give up
When without a warning you walked right in
Sat yourself inside me and ordered
Never has it been so easy to just lay still and let somebody see me
My heart is stretchin' out
Oh, I'm givin' in
Look at this little love of ours
I do believe I’m slowin’ down a little and settlin’ in
Come on in honey the deep end is callin'
Touch your toes now and spring back up
I'm gonna promise it all true lovin'
Come on
Come on baby, I said
Never give up
The first week was like a month stranded on an island
Nothin' but our bodies talkin'
And when I came up for air
All the world was there
I swear it was raining just in our honor
I was stretchin' out and oh, I’m givin’ in
Oh look at this love of ours, now
I do believe I’m settlin' in
Look at this love of ours, now
I do believe we’re settlin' in
Come on
Come on in honey the deep end is callin'
Touch your toes now and spring back up
I’m gonna promise it all to true lovin'
Come on in honey the deep end is callin'
Touch your toes now spring back up
Let’s promise it all each other
Come on, come on, honey I said
Never give up
The lyrics of Melissa Ferrick's song 'Never Give Up' celebrate the feeling of falling in love and committing to a relationship. The verses describe moments of deep connection and vulnerability: the way that being with another person can quiet the noise in your head and make your heart stretch out. Ferrick sings about how easy it feels to be with this person and how they are settling into something special. The chorus urges the listener to not give up on finding this kind of love and to keep going even when it feels hard.
The lyrics are full of vivid imagery that emphasizes the physicality of being in love. The flickering light, the feeling of someone’s soul on your back, and the sensation of stretching out all contribute to a sense of being fully present in the moment. The repeated phrase “come on in honey, the deep end is calling” creates a sense of adventure and excitement. In the bridge, Ferrick adds a sense of timelessness to the love story, comparing the intensity of their connection to being stranded on an island and experiencing their own rainstorm.
Overall, 'Never Give Up' is a song about the joy and comfort of being in a loving relationship, and the power of continuing to believe in that possibility even when it seems difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a flickering light bouncin' off the table into your eyes
There's a small ray of hope shining into your life
And I can't help but wanna catch it
And I can't resist chasing it
And when you fold me in your arms
And when you embrace me tightly
And dump your soul onto my back
And share your deepest feelings with me
All the noises in my head stop to listen
All my doubts and worries disappear
To my heart, stretchin' out
To my heart opening up to love
Oh, I'm givin' in
Oh, I'm surrendering to love
Look at this love of ours
Look at how perfect our love is
Now, I do believe I’m settlin’ in
Now, I believe I'm ready for a committed relationship
Come on in, honey, the deep end is callin'
Take a risk and dive deep into love
Touch your toes now and spring back up
Be playful and enjoy the moment
I'm gonna promise it all true lovin'
I promise to love you unconditionally
So come on
So let's do this together
When without a warning you walked right in
When you unexpectedly entered my life
Sat yourself inside me and ordered
Opened up to me and revealed your true self
Never has it been so easy to just lay still and let somebody see me
I have never felt so comfortable and vulnerable with someone
My heart is stretchin' out
My heart is expanding with love
Look at this little love of ours
Look at how our love has grown
I do believe I’m slowin’ down a little and settlin’ in
I'm starting to feel more settled and content with our love
The first week was like a month stranded on an island
Our love blossomed quickly and intensely
Nothin' but our bodies talkin'
We communicated through physical affection
And when I came up for air
And when I took a break from our intense love
All the world was there
The rest of the world came crashing back in
I swear it was raining just in our honor
Our love felt so special and significant that even the weather seemed to acknowledge it
Come on in honey the deep end is callin'
Come join me in this deep, passionate love
Let’s promise it all each other
Let's make a commitment to each other
Come on, come on, honey I said
Let's do this together, my love
Never give up
Let's never give up on our love
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