Hickman has released more than 15 albums, including a half dozen on major record labels, and a few independent albums. She has been a guest performer on at least 25 albums by other musicians. She had a #3 adult contemporary hit "I Couldn't Help Myself", has twice been a guest of NBC's Tonight Show, hosted her own VH-1 special, produced an independent video, Joy, that won first place in the USA Film Festival, and co-produced a PBS documentary titled Take It Like A Man.
Hickman also performed a Martika song for the soundtrack to the film, Arachnophobia. She has both appeared in and sung for national ad campaigns for Wal-Mart, Daisy Sour Cream, Southwest Airlines, Fannie Mae and others.
Don't Give Up
Sara Hickman Lyrics
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You've come so far in such a short, short time
Don't give up, you've just started
You've come so far in such a short, short, short time
The hardest step is always the first one
All things will come to you once you're in motion
Don't give up, you've just started
You've come so far in such a short, short time
The roughest journey is from the head to the heart
Guide yourself wisely, take courage in the dark
Ooh, courage in the dark
Don't give up, you've just started
You've come so far in such a short, short, short time
Advice can be deceiving
Action brings speed to self-believing
Don't give up, you've just started
You've come so far in such a short, short, short time
Don't give up, you've just started
You've come so far in such a short, short, short time
In time you will find, in time you will find
In time you will find, in time you will find
In time you will find, in time you will find
The song "Don't Give Up" by Sara Hickman is a message of encouragement to those who feel like they are struggling or contemplating giving up on something. The first two lines repeat the title of the song and emphasize that although it may feel like giving up is the only option, one has already made progress and should continue moving forward. The next two lines acknowledge that the beginning of any journey is always the hardest, but once one takes that first step, everything else will fall into place.
The third verse speaks to the internal struggle that often accompanies embarking on a new venture. The distance from the head to the heart represents the conflict between logic and emotions. The advice to guide oneself wisely and take courage in the dark is a reminder that it's natural to feel scared or unsure, but pushing through those feelings often leads to growth and self-discovery.
The final verse talks about the importance of action over advice. One can receive all the advice in the world, but it's not until one takes a step forward that they start to truly believe in themselves. The repeated line "in time you will find" serves as a reassurance that although the process may be difficult, the end result will be worth it.
Overall, "Don't Give Up" is a song that encourages perseverance, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt. It reminds listeners that progress is progress, no matter how small, and that taking that first step is essential to achieving any goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't give up, you've just started
Keep going, even though it feels like you're just beginning
You've come so far in such a short, short time
Look back and see how much progress you've made, even though it hasn't been long
The hardest step is always the first one
Starting something new is always difficult, but once you take the first step, it gets easier
All things will come to you once you're in motion
Once you start moving towards your goal, the universe will help you reach it
The roughest journey is from the head to the heart
It can be hard to align your thoughts with your emotions
Guide yourself wisely, take courage in the dark
Listen to your inner guidance and be brave even when you're unsure
Advice can be deceiving
Sometimes what others tell you to do can lead you astray
Action brings speed to self-believing
Taking action towards your goals can boost your confidence and self-belief
In time you will find, in time you will find
Eventually, everything will fall into place
In time you will find, in time you will find
With patience and persistence, you will achieve your dreams
In time you will find, in time you will find
Don't lose hope, things will work out in the end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA A. HICKMAN
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