Roch Voisine was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, but grew up in Saint Basile. His parents are Réal Voisine, mayor of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Québec and a former English teacher, and Zélande Robichaud, a former nurse.
Voisine's musical breakthrough came with his 1989 album Hélène which sold three million copies and became a major hit not only in Quebec but also in France, Belgium and Switzerland. In 1990, Hélène was awarded the Best Album prize at the the Victoires de la Musique, France's version of Grammys. After a highly successful European Tour in 1991, he was awarded France's Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
In 1993, Voisine had his biggest English-language hit to date with the single and album both entitled I'll Always Be There, which he worked on with David Foster.
Over the years, he has continued to alternatively record both French and English-language albums. His French language work and concert tours have continued to enjoy success in Europe (especially France) and Quebec, while his English-language recordings are a frequent mainstay of Canadian Adult Contemporary radio.
Don't Give Up
Roch Voisine Lyrics
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If I told you that
I know what it's like
From behind your eyes
A pile of broken pieces
That fell from your heart
Is gathered around you staring
And there's no escaping
Under the sun
What's done is done
Don't give up
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
Don't give up
Whatever you do
(Remember) there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
Hey! Would you believe it
If I told you
I know how it feels
From where you stand
The days that you wasted
On tables that turned
You thought you might learn in time
Not to get burned
But everything changes
Under the sun
So run bay run
Don't give up
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
Don't give up
Whatever you do
Remember there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
It never gets done
It's run baby run
Yeah!
So, don't give up
So, don't give up
So, don't give up...
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
Don't give up
Whatever you do
Remember there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
Don't give up
Whatever you do
Remember there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
Don't give up
Don't give up
Don't give up
The song “Don’t Give Up” by Roch Voisine speaks about the trials and tribulations we face in life that can break us apart. The opening lines encourage the listener to believe that the singer knows what it feels like to be in their shoes and empathizes with them. The next few lines describe a pile of broken pieces that has fallen from the heart of the listener, leaving them stranded and unable to escape. However, the chorus is a message of hope that says ‘don’t give up’, no matter how hard it seems, because there is so much love and so much still to come. It reminds listeners to hold on to their dreams and keep moving forward even when it seems impossible.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer saying that they know how it feels from where the listener stands. It speaks about the days the listener may have wasted on tables that turned, but reminds them that everything changes under the sun and to keep running towards their dreams. The repeated chorus is a constant reminder for the listener to never give up and to keep going, even when they feel like they can’t go any further.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and encouragement. It tells the listener that they are not alone in their struggles, and that there is always a way forward, even when it seems like there is none.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! Would you believe it
If I told you that
I know what it's like
From behind your eyes
The singer empathizes with the listener and claims to understand their struggles.
A pile of broken pieces
That fell from your heart
Is gathered around you staring
And there's no escaping
The listener feels like they're surrounded by the ruins of their emotional state and there's no way out of it.
But everything's changing
Under the sun
What's done is done
He acknowledges that change is inevitable, but also reminds the listener to accept and learn from their past.
Don't give up
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
The singer urges the listener to not lose hope and to persevere towards their goals, even when it seems impossible.
Whatever you do
(Remember) there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
He reassures the listener that there's still love and new opportunities that await them, so they shouldn't give up.
The days that you wasted
On tables that turned
You thought you might learn in time
Not to get burned
The singer addresses the listener's regrets and mistakes in the past, and how they thought they had learned from those experiences.
So run bay run
He encourages the listener to be proactive and make positive changes in their life.
It never gets done
It's run baby run
Yeah!
He emphasizes that personal growth and progress are ongoing and require constant effort.
Don't give up
No matter how hard it seems
Hold on to your dreams
Don't give up
Whatever you do
Remember there's so much love
And there's so much still to come
The singer repeats his message of hope and perseverance, urging the listener not to give up on their dreams and to remember the potential for love and new opportunities in their future.
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FoxyCowboyBob
*****
* Dedicated To Our Special Sister & Friend Margo *
~~~~~~
You Are Love so much....
Hold on to the ones You Love & Love You In Return...
There's always time for Dreams to come true....
"Don't Give Up"...
Much Love, Affection,
Hugs, Kisses
Bob &Robby ~ Cole &Parker
Purple Silk
Merci! Moi aussi, j'adore ce morceau, à cause de sa très édifiante. . . N'abandonnez pas!
Mihaela S
Bob, thank you so much for this beautiful Roch's song. No, i don't have it and it is the first time when i listen to it. It will be im my playlist too. Hugs for you, my dear friend. MIhaela
thalliyah Harper
I love that song, thank you from my heart Roch that shares the love songs, thank you very very much
Purple Silk
Chelsee, I'm happy to know that you're happy. . .You're very much welcome! We must thank Roch Voisine for his beautiful songs. . .
anicroch
Wonderful pictures for a wonderful song! And full of Hope! Whereas I am a "little frenchie", I adore Roch when he sings in English!!!
Andreza Nardy Mae
I live all the way in BRAZIL... but I simply fell in love with Roch... If he ever came my way I would most definately go to see him.... He is simply FANTASTIC.... But why can´t we get the origianal video clip´????
Senseo M
je ne connaissais pas, superbe !!
Purple Silk
It is said moving forward means not being afraid to look back. I hope your friend is doing okay. I've been through a lot of frustrations in life, too. But decided to rise again. Life is beautiful. . .
lyne jolin
Wow quel chanson je ne l'avais jamais entendu avant mais contente de la connaitre
Bob S. Fox
DEDICATED TO ALL THE ONES I LOVE.......JUST ASK AND I'LL BE THERE BY YOUR SIDE IF IT'S @ ALL POSSIBLE.......KEEP HOPE & DON'T GIVE UP EVER.....LOVE , BOB