Not Giving In
Rudimental Feat. John Newman & Alex Clare Lyrics


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Well, it's time to start the show
Lost my heart and lost my soul
Now it's the time that you won't know
Lost my mind and lost my goal

Mm, not giving in
I'm not giving in
Not giving in
Ooh, I'm not giving in, yeah

This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

Waste my time which makes things worse
Lost in mine, my love is cursed, mm
Time to make these things feel right
Mm, let's start this show for one last time

Oh, I'm not giving in
Ooh (not giving in) not giving in, oh yeah
Let me tell you no, not giving in
Not this time (not giving in)
Not gonna give it in, woo

This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

No, not giving in
Not giving in (this time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in)
I'm gonna be stronger (this time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in)
I'm gonna be stronger

This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in

(I'm gonna be stronger) this time, I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in
This time I'm gonna be stronger, no, I'm not giving in





This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rudimental Feat. John Newman & Alex Clare's song "Not Giving In" speak about perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer has lost their heart, soul, mind, and goal, but they refuse to give up. They declare that they will be stronger and not give in, no matter what obstacles they may face. The repeated refrain of "not giving in" emphasizes this determination.


The first verse speaks about how it is time to start the show, which could refer to the singer's journey or a metaphorical show of strength. The second verse mentions how wasting time makes things worse and that the singer's love is cursed, highlighting struggles and setbacks. However, they still believe it is time to make things right, which could symbolize their resolve to overcome their challenges.


The chorus repeats the phrase "this time I'm gonna be stronger" and emphasizes that the singer will not give in. The last verse ends with a repetition of this declaration of strength, with the phrase "I'm gonna be stronger" repeated several times.


Overall, the song celebrates resilience, determination, and perseverance in the face of difficulty.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's time to start the show
It's time to begin and put on a performance


Lost my heart and lost my soul
I have suffered emotional distress and turmoil


Now it's the time that you won't know
The present is uncertain and unknown


Lost my mind and lost my goal
I am confused and aimless


Mm, not giving in
I will not surrender or give up


I'm not giving in
I am determined to persevere


Ooh, I'm not giving in, yeah
I am resolute and unwavering


This time I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
I will be more resilient and steadfast than before


Waste my time which makes things worse
I have wasted valuable time, exacerbating my troubles


Lost in mine, my love is cursed, mm
I am trapped in my own thoughts and my romantic relationships are doomed


Time to make these things feel right
Now is the moment to make things better and fix my mistakes


Mm, let's start this show for one last time
Let's give it our all, one final effort


Oh, I'm not giving in
I am firm in my resolve


Let me tell you no, not giving in
I reaffirm my determination


Not this time (not giving in)
I will not falter or give up


Not gonna give it in, woo
I will not be defeated


No, not giving in
I am steadfast and persistent


(I'm gonna be stronger) this time, I'm gonna be stronger, I'm not giving in
I will be more powerful and unfaltering than ever before




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amir Izadkhah, John Newman, Kesi Dryden, Piers Aggett

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@benjaminvdvyt

I've heard this song hundreds of times, but saw the video for the first time just now. It really hit me.

I've been a youth worker for a year now (12 years before that in psychiatry for adults). I constantly see kids struggling to make the right choice, parents who either don't care or can't take care of them, and we struggle to help them make the right choice, bad choices have become so normal and 'safe' for them, that it's so hard to put them on the right path.

This video really shows what these kids I (try to) help face, and that includes choices that will land them in jail or worse.

Sometimes it's hard to understand where their mindset is, and then I hear a story of a 16 year old who has been in group homes since he was 7, getting locked up, go to special schools and constantly be among other kids who never got raised in the way they should have.

It's a messed up world...



All comments from YouTube:

@herran00b4

When they say Not giving it, it sounds like nakkivene and that means sausage boat in finnish

@enkerro320

+HerraN00b Weinerboat :- D

@villelindroos549

+osku herää äpärä ne o molemmat

@bgster6735

+osku hahahaha tiiäks ees mitä noob tarkottaa xd

@MrOzzku100

+Bogster joo en tii mitä noob tarkottaa ;DD ei helvetti ihan oikeesti

@bgster6735

osku se tarkottaa aloitteliaa c:

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@thegrape8415

9 years and the song still nakkivene 😢❤️

@elmerpastranaii9770

ede wOooow karabaw

@BriarOrbit

NAKKIVENE

@jangabrielreyes4754

NAKKIVINE

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