Give It All Up
SophieLou Lyrics

I was gonna give it all up
I had contemplated giving up on my dreams and aspirations

Told myself I wasn't enough
I convinced myself that I wasn't capable or deserving

You've been pushing for so long now
You have been striving and putting in effort for a considerable amount of time

This aint gonna work it's no good
This current path or situation is not going to lead to success or happiness

They don't care about your songs
Others don't show appreciation or interest in your creative expression

Better go and get a real job
It would be more practical to pursue a conventional career

Can't you see that this aint working
Don't you realize that this current approach or endeavor is failing

Can't you see it's time to stop
It's evident that it's time to cease what you're doing

Then I remembered purpose
But then I recalled my true reason for pursuing my goals

Don't forget your purpose
It's important to always keep in mind your motivation and intention

How could anything you do ever be worthless
It's impossible for any of your efforts or actions to lack value or significance

You've been healing, sharing all your journeys
You have been offering comfort and inspiration by sharing your personal experiences

And they relate to it, why you so uncertain
Others connect with your stories, so why are you doubtful or hesitant

You've been planting your seeds now watch em grow
You have been sowing the seeds of your endeavors, now observe their growth

Forever aint easy let it flow, just let it flow
The path to success and fulfillment is not always smooth, so allow things to unfold naturally

You don't need to stress out like you do, like you do
You shouldn't burden yourself with excessive stress and worry

Whatever is written will come true, it's for you
Whatever is destined or meant to be will manifest in your life, it's meant for you

So you aint gotta give it all up
Therefore, you don't have to abandon or relinquish your pursuits

Listen to me please don't rush
Take my advice and don't hurry or rush through things

Just look how far you've come
Reflect on the progress and achievements you have made

I said baby don't you give it all up
I pleaded with my loved one not to abandon their dreams and aspirations

Don't you know they need your love
Don't you realize that others depend on and appreciate your support and affection

And the world needs you
The world requires your presence and contributions

I aint got nothing in my bank right now
Currently, I have no funds in my bank account

Gotta find a way to pay my rent somehow
I must discover a means to cover my rent expenses

Dunno how I'll do it but I'll figure it out.. yeah
I'm unsure of the exact solution, but I'll find a way to resolve this

Stressing over how the hell I got right here
I'm worrying excessively about how I ended up in this difficult situation

I shouldn't be so hard it's been a mad mad year
I shouldn't be too tough on myself, as it has been an exceedingly challenging year

I should take it easy but I can't keep still
I should try to relax, but I find it difficult to stay calm and idle

But bless my family, I know they got my back
I am grateful for my family's support and trust that they will always be there for me

Anytime I need em and they'll be right round
Whenever I require assistance, they will be readily available

Grateful for my friends, they always keep me on track
I appreciate my friends who consistently guide and support me

I just send a text and then they'll text right back
I simply need to message them, and they will promptly respond

But I don't show em all of my lows
However, I don't reveal all of my struggles and hardships to them

If I cry then I cry on my own
When I become emotional or shed tears, I tend to do so in solitude

I've been worried bout my bro
I have been concerned about my brother

They won't let him see his daughter
Someone is preventing him from having access to his own child

Like how can someone put someone through all of this torture
I can't comprehend how one person can subject another to such agony

And I've been losing sleep stressing about my sister
I have been unable to sleep, worrried about the well-being of my sister

And I know that she's cool but anything she feels, I feel it too
Even though she may seem fine, whatever she experiences emotionally, I also feel deeply

I've been thinkin bout my strong friends
I have been contemplating the well-being and resilience of my resilient friends

The ones who never say nothing
Those who never openly express their struggles or vulnerabilities

I just hope they're doing okay
I simply wish for them to be faring well

I'd do anything for them
I am willing to go to great lengths to support and assist them

And this don't feel like home anymore
This environment or situation no longer provides a sense of belonging or comfort

I think it's time to move on
I believe it is the right moment to transition and pursue a new path

I've been here for way too long
I have remained in this place or situation for an excessive duration

It's time to get my groove on
It's time to find my rhythm and embrace a more fulfilling existence

Look I don't want everything
I don't desire or require excessive material possessions or achievements

I just want peace and serenity
All I seek is tranquility and inner calmness

I don't want none of us to struggle
I don't want any of us to go through hardships or difficulties

And that's why I aint settling
For that reason, I refuse to accept mediocrity or compromise on my aspirations

Yeah that's why I've been doing overtime
That's precisely why I have been working extra hours

Putting all this pressure on my mind
Subjecting my mind to immense stress and expectations

Cos I don't wanna be a let down
Because I desperately don't want to disappoint or frustrate others

But I aint gotta stress, I'll be fine
However, there is no need for me to worry excessively, as I will be alright

And yeah I'm back to working two jobs now
Currently, I have resumed working two jobs simultaneously

I said I gotta pay this rent somehow
I declared that I must find a way to meet my rent obligations

At least all of these things keep me busy
At least these various responsibilities and commitments prevent me from being idle

I nearly lost my head in the lockdown
During the period of lockdown, I almost lost my sanity or composure