Never Say Never
Phillip Glasser Lyrics
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So young, and you've already lost hope
Ah, this is America, the place to find the hope
If you give up now, you will never find you family
So never say never, say
Never say never
What ever you do
Henry I
If you believe that
Your dreams will come true
They'll come true in the end
But I
Keep up your courage, don't ever despair
Take heart and then count to ten
Hope for the best
Work for the rest and never say never again
Aw, but it's impossible, I'll never find my family
Ah, never say never, now say that, go on
Never say never whatever you do, again
Never say never to me, see how easy
If you believe you can come shining through
That's, that's how it's gonna be perfect
Pigeons
Remember to look on the bright side
'Til then
And never say never again
Now are you ready to go and find your family?
Yes,
Chantal, take my little friend through immigration
You'll find your family there
Everybody goes through immigration
I would take you there myself
But then I would never finish my statue
Henry you said never, oh, so I did
Never say never
Never say never
Never say never again
Au vois bon soir, good luck
Good bye
The song "Never Say Never" by Phillip Glasser contains an empowering message for those who may feel defeated or hopeless. The lyrics begin with the singer questioning someone who has seemingly given up and lost hope so early in life, but encourages them that America is a place of hope, and they should never give up on finding their family. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to never say never, and to always believe that their dreams can come true. The singer acknowledges that it can be difficult, but implores the listener to keep up their courage and never despair.
The song feels like it's referencing the pursuit of the "American Dream" and the optimism that drives people to come to America seeking a better life. It also carries a sense of resilience and determination, as if the singer is trying to instill those qualities in the listener. The chorus is catchy and repetitive, making it easy for the message to stick with the listener long after the song has ended. Overall, "Never Say Never" is an uplifting and encouraging song, reminding us that we always have the capacity to keep pushing forward and never give up on our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse moi, pardon, did you say never?
Do you really believe that something impossible cannot happen?
So young, and you've already lost hope
You seem to have given up on something at a very early stage.
Ah, this is America, the place to find the hope
America is the epitome of hope, the place where dreams come true.
If you give up now, you will never find you family
If you lose the hope, you will never be able to reunite with your family.
So never say never, say
So instead of losing hope, stay strong and determined.
Never say never
Do not give up on your dreams.
What ever you do
No matter what the circumstances are.
Never say never, my friend
Do not give up hope, my friend.
Henry I
An referential allusion to the song's title character.
If you believe that
If you strongly believe in something.
Your dreams will come true
Your wishes would be fulfilled to reality.
They'll come true in the end
If you continue to believe, your dreams will eventually come true.
Keep up your courage, don't ever despair
Have courage and never lose hope.
Take heart and then count to ten
Take courage and count to ten before giving up.
Hope for the best
Be optimistic about the prospect's outcome.
Work for the rest and never say never again
Work hard for the remainder, but never give up or lose hope.
Aw, but it's impossible, I'll never find my family
It's difficult, but not impossible, to reunite with your family.
Now say that, go on
Repeat after me.
Whatever you do, never say never again
Avoid giving up hope and never abandon your dreams.
If you believe you can come shining through
If you truly believe in yourself, you will succeed brilliantly.
That's, that's how it's gonna be perfect
That's exactly how it will be, perfect.
Pigeons
An exclamatory expression, used to get someone's attention.
Remember to look on the bright side
Always try to stay positive in adverse situations.
'Til then
Up till that moment.
Never say never again
Do not lose hope under any circumstances.
Now are you ready to go and find your family?
Are you ready to embark on a journey to reunite with your family?
Yes, Chantal, take my little friend through immigration
Guide my little friend through immigration, Chantal.
You'll find your family there
You will finally be reunited with your family at the immigration station.
Everybody goes through immigration
Immigration is a mandatory process for everyone.
I would take you there myself
I would've accompanied you if I could.
But then I would never finish my statue
Accompanying you would hinder my ability to complete my work unfinished.
Henry you said never, oh, so I did
You asked me to repeat, and I am following up on your request.
Never say never
You should never give up or stop hoping.
Never say never again
Maintain your spirits and hope even under the most trying conditions.
Au vois bon soir, good luck
Goodbye and good luck.
Good bye
Farewell.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENIECE WILLIAMS, MICHAEL BOYD, MICHAEL JEFFRIES, MARGO GURYAN
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