Don't Give It Up Girl
Sinéad Quinn Lyrics


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Haven't you heard what they say about you
when you walk out of the room? She's so rough
Haven't you thought what you'll do,
You can't choose when you loose all your youth,
You're old long enough,
Haven't you guessed?
You're a mess
Nothing left
And you get no respect,
Don't digrace yourself.
And you don't feel your worth,
You're pure gorgeous girl...

How'd you get off when your hearts not in it?
How'd you get love when you're miles away?
Why'd you reveal him all of your secrets?
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up girl (Don't give it up girl)

Catch yourself on, you're so wrong,
you belong with someone who will say,
"Let's wait a while"
Catch your breath, you just me,
he won't think nothing less, have your way,
Just wait a while
Get a grip, get a grip will ya?
Ya won't slip will ya?
He sleep and sprint away --
and he won't see your worth
When you're pure gorgeous girl

How'd you get off when your hearts not in it?
How'd you get love when you're miles away?
Why'd you reveal him all of your secrets?
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up girl (Don't give it up girl)

You're a good girl, and i know you like a laugh,
You're a good girl, let them see you got some class,
You could be my sister, can't stand to watch you hurt
'Cos you're pure gorgeous girl
You're pure gorgeous girl ---

Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't, don't, don't...

Hold back something
Don't give everything away
Keep back something...

Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up
Don't give it up

How'd you get off when your hearts not in it?
How'd you get love when you're miles away?
Why'd you reveal him all of your secrets?
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up, don't give it up,
Don't give it up girl (Don't give it up girl)





Keep back something...

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Give It Up Girl" by Sinéad Quinn seems to be about a woman who is being warned about the way she's perceived and how it may harm her in the long run. Through the lyrics, we can see that the woman has lost her youth and doesn't seem to have much self-worth. The song suggests that she may be involved with someone who doesn't see her worth and may not treat her well. The singer encourages the woman to hold something back and not reveal all of her secrets to this person, as it may leave her vulnerable and hurt in the end.


The lyrics seem to be a warning to the woman to be cautious and to not lose herself completely to this person who may not appreciate her. The line "Don't digrace yourself" indicates that the singer is concerned that the woman may harm her reputation by being involved with this person. The repeated refrain "Don't give it up" seems to indicate that the singer is urging the woman to hold onto something for herself and not to give everything away to this person who may not be worth it.


Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about being careful in relationships and not losing oneself completely. It encourages women to value themselves and not settle for someone who doesn't appreciate them.


Line by Line Meaning

Haven't you heard what they say about you when you walk out of the room? She's so rough
Have you not heard the negative comments people make about you as soon as you leave their sight? They describe you as unsophisticated and unrefined.


Haven't you thought what you'll do, You can't choose when you loose all your youth, You're old long enough, Haven't you guessed? You're a mess Nothing left And you get no respect, Don't digrace yourself. And you don't feel your worth, You're pure gorgeous girl...
Don't you ever think about your future, especially when you waste all your youthful years, leaving you with nothing but sorrows? You have already lost your dignity, and you don't get the respect you deserve. Don't shame yourself or try to be worthless; it's essential to know that you are a beautiful and valuable person.


How'd you get off when your hearts not in it? How'd you get love when you're miles away? Why'd you reveal him all of your secrets? Don't give it up, don't give it up, Don't give it up, don't give it up, Don't give it up girl (Don't give it up girl)
Why do you pretend to be interested in things when you don't genuinely care? How will you be able to love someone who is so far away from you? Why do you have to share all your thoughts and secrets with someone who doesn't deserve your trust? Never give up your dreams, your self-respect, your values, or your life for anyone else or anything else. Stay strong and be true to yourself always.


Catch yourself on, you're so wrong, you belong with someone who will say, "Let's wait a while" Catch your breath, you just me, he won't think nothing less, have your way, Just wait a while Get a grip, get a grip will ya? Ya won't slip will ya? He sleep and sprint away -- and he won't see your worth When you're pure gorgeous girl
Realize that you are making a mistake and that you deserve someone who will respect you and be patient with you. Take a step back and calm down because you have time to make things better. Be confident that you have the right to make your own choices, and he won't think less of you. Hold on to your values and don't let anyone take advantage of you. Be smart and don't let him take you for granted, because you are a stunning and resilient girl.


You're a good girl, and i know you like a laugh, You're a good girl, let them see you got some class, You could be my sister, can't stand to watch you hurt 'Cos you're pure gorgeous girl You're pure gorgeous girl ---
You are a kind-hearted person, and I know you like to have fun. People need to see your elegance and sophistication. You remind me of my sister, and it hurts me to see you suffer. It's because you are a beautiful and amazing girl.


Don't give it up Don't give it up Don't give it up Don't give it up Don't give it up Don't, don't, don't...
Never let go of your convictions and values, and never give up on your dreams, regardless of what anyone else says. Don't let anyone hold you back because you are worth it.


Hold back something Don't give everything away Keep back something...
Don't show all your cards to someone too quickly. Keep some parts of yourself hidden and protected so that you can assess the person's intentions and trustworthiness first.




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