Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
Don't Give Up On Me
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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You got to know you're my inspiration
Baby don't you give up on me
Don't you know you're my only sensation
When you hold me like this
It feels so right
And baby when you touch me like this
Girl you're all that I need
You're all I want
Don't give up on me baby
Please baby don't
It took a whole lot of loving
Kissing and hugging
Ooh you keep me moving
Hey girl, could this really be for real?
Baby don't you give up on me
You got to know you're my inspiration
Baby don't you give up on me
Don't you know you're my only sensation
When you're calling my name
I go insane
And baby when you look in my eyes
I'm in paradise
Girl you're all that I need
You're all I want
Don't give up on me baby
Please baby don't
It took a whole lot of loving
Kissing and hugging
Ooh you keep me moving
Ya know, this is really for real!
Baby don't you give up on me
You got to know you're my inspiration
Baby don't you give up on me
Don't you know you're my only sensation
Baby don't you give up on me
You got to know you're my inspiration
Baby don't you give up on me
Don't you know you're my only sensation
Hold on, Don't give up
Hold on, Don't give up
Baby, whenever you leave me this way
And darlin' I can't find the what to say
Baby don't you give up on me
You got to know you're my inspiration
Baby don't you give up on me
Don't you know you're my only sensation
Don't give up
Baby, baby
Don't give up on me girl
Don't give up o n me baby
Baby don't you give up on me
I've got to, I've got to, I've got to have your love
Don't give up on me baby, ohhhh
In New Kids on the Block's song "Don't Give Up on Me", the singer is pleading with their lover not to give up on their relationship. They tell them that they are their inspiration and only sensation, and that being with them feels so right and nice. The singer is afraid that their lover will leave them and asks them to hold on and not give up. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of their love and how much they need and want their lover in their life.
The repetition of "Baby don't you give up on me" throughout the song serves to reinforce the singer's desperation to keep the relationship going. The use of rhetorical questions such as "girl, could this really be for real?" and "don't you know you're my only sensation?" further emphasizes the singer's uncertainty and need for reassurance. The song's upbeat tempo and use of electric guitar riffs give a sense of urgency and energy to the song, reflecting the singer's passion and desperation.
Overall, "Don't Give Up on Me" is a classic teen-pop love ballad that captures the anxieties and fears of young love. It emphasizes the importance of communication and perseverance in relationships, and highlights the intense emotions that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't you give up on me
The singer is pleading with his love not to give up on their relationship.
You got to know you're my inspiration
The singer is telling their partner that they are the reason he feels inspired and hopeful.
Don't you know you're my only sensation
The singer is saying that their love is the only thing that can make them feel truly alive and happy.
When you hold me like this
It feels so right
The singer is enjoying the physical aspect of their relationship, and feels that being close to their partner is natural and comforting.
And baby when you touch me like this
It feels so nice
The singer is appreciating his partner's touch, and feels that it brings him joy and comfort.
Girl you're all that I need
You're all I want
The singer is saying that his partner is the only thing he needs to be happy and content.
Don't give up on me baby
Please baby don't
The singer is once again begging his partner not to give up on their relationship, as it is very important to him.
It took a whole lot of loving
Kissing and hugging
Ooh you keep me moving
Hey girl, could this really be for real?
The singer is reflecting on the love and affection they have shared with his partner, and wonders if it is too good to be true.
When you're calling my name
I go insane
The singer is expressing how much his partner's attention means to him, and how it makes him feel passionately about her.
And baby when you look in my eyes
I'm in paradise
The singer is saying that his partner's gaze makes him feel like he is in heaven.
Hold on, Don't give up
The singer is telling his partner to hold on and not give up on their relationship.
Baby, whenever you leave me this way
And darlin' I can't find the what to say
The singer is acknowledging that there may be challenges in their relationship, and sometimes he may struggle to find the right words to communicate his feelings.
Don't give up on me girl
Don't give up on me baby
Baby don't you give up on me
I've got to, I've got to, I've got to have your love
Don't give up on me baby, ohhhh
The singer is repeating his earlier pleas to his partner not to give up on him, and is saying that his love is the most important thing that he needs to feel complete.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON
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