Don't Give Up
The Noisettes Lyrics
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Betta scratch that itch cos the time is now
They tell you that you gotta have a heart of steel
If you want to keep up can you afford to feel?
When the system's wrong you gotta tear it down
let it fall to the sea bed like a rusty crown
To the stars in the moonbeams glare
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
Ooh I just don't know for sure.
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
Don't give up don't give up
She's got a talented face and a suitcase
Ain't got no desire to go no place
In her case she's got no desire
with her hand in the flame say's she don't feel the fire
To the 'yes' in the evenings air demons
in your head got to disappear
To the stars under the moon means glare
The Shackles on your meat will disappear
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
She said, "Ooh I just don't know for sure"
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
The Noisettes' "Don't Give Up" is an upbeat and encouraging song that urges the listener to persevere despite adversity. The lyrics speak to the struggles of pursuing one's dreams and goals, and the obstacles that can arise along the way. The first verse speaks to the pressures and criticism that can come from others when pursuing something meaningful, but ultimately encourages the listener to follow their passion, even if it means going against the norm. The line "If you want to keep up, can you afford to feel?" is particularly poignant, questioning whether the listener can handle the emotional toll of taking risks and pushing boundaries.
The second verse encourages the listener to challenge and dismantle the status quo when it is unjust or oppressive. The imagery of a rusty crown falling to the sea bed conveys a sense of overthrowing an unjust system. The mention of "shackles on your feet" that will disappear suggests a sense of liberation and breaking free from constraints. The chorus serves as a repeated mantra to not give up on one's dreams and to keep pushing forward, even in the face of difficulty and doubt.
Overall, "Don't Give Up" serves as a rallying cry for the listener to pursue their passions despite opposition, to strive for justice and equality, and to maintain hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes they'll want to cut you down
At times, others may try to discourage or limit you
Betta scratch that itch cos the time is now
Take action now and don't wait any longer
They tell you that you gotta have a heart of steel
You're expected to be tough and not show emotions
If you want to keep up can you afford to feel?
Is it possible to be sensitive and still succeed?
When the system's wrong you gotta tear it down
When something isn't working, it's necessary to change it completely
Let it fall to the sea bed like a rusty crown
Let the old ways sink away and replace them with something new
To the stars in the moonbeams glare
Looking up and dreaming big
Shackles on your feet gonna disappear
Limitations that hold you back will eventually go away
What if I tried to tell you to do what for?
Questioning the value or purpose of someone's advice
Can't you see baby life's knocking right at your door
Opportunities are waiting for you to take them
Ooh I just don't know for sure.
Uncertainty about which path to take
Don't give up don't give up
Keep pushing forward
She's got a talented face and a suitcase
A person who appears talented and successful but lacks direction
Ain't got no desire to go no place
Lack of motivation or inspiration
In her case she's got no desire
Describing someone with little ambition or passion
With her hand in the flame say's she don't feel the fire
Being numb to life or not feeling alive
To the 'yes' in the evenings air demons
Changing one's attitude or mentality to be positive
In your head got to disappear
Letting go of negative thoughts and beliefs
The Shackles on your meat will disappear
Physical or emotional limitations will eventually fade away
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, NICK BRACEGIRDLE, MARTIN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarkisavakian8887
I remember listening to this track over and over again, every time I couldn't get past a race in Driver: San Francisco
@Bunnicula2011
same lol
@empwnzu
this song just gives off the vibes to drive fast enough to win the race๐
@ToddKeener
Why don't they make bands like this anymore?
@DerEggad
Listen to some Royal Blood.
@ToddKeener
Der Eggad
O.K!
@nicholasbaker8012
+Tod Keener Because band like this make themselves :)
@00sinders
More to the point, why isn't this band like this anymore?
@silasmarner7586
You gotta be hip, gotta be from London, and rawwwwwk hard and take lots of drugs and booze but at the same time maintain your a-game.
@DerrickRuthless
Just heard this song for the first time in The Great on Hulu. Damn good tune!