Don't Give Up
The Sages Lyrics
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Bitch I need all that give it up
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Money, cars, clothes, bars, blow
Bunch of drug money stuffed in my car
Go, how when I let baby [?]
All my girls sleep with many many men
Give me ends
I'm dice God, 100 pounds
How I'm so on and I'm underground
Why these pretty ass bitches give me money now
Just to come around lay it down yeah 100 round
I'm talking about cash yeah you know me
I was shipping OG, OT in '03
Rollie on my wrist sit on chrome feet
I'm FedEx Berner I got my own trees
We ain't love no bopper
We just stash gram bags of Parada in our locker
My shoe game proper, they call me big papa
If I knock her I'ma take her for every single dollar
Give it up
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
HBK Gangster, overdrive Jeep Wrangler
The beat strangler, oh
Play the car but don't be a [?]
Niggas hate but they girl don't wanna meet a stranger
Should of known real niggas
I don't digiorno I deliever
She wanna put my watch on that's that [?]
She exit the car after he enter
Speaking in third person, I'm straight like perm purchase
My name big ghost search it
New rims no I curbed them
Ball harder than Ervin
[?] how I'm spending this Durchi
Kill em with the oh, carrier of bad news
Toxic rap to get rid of the fumes
Yo ho I'm a goon, 707
Step in the building women thinking that they in heaven
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Young mack I'm what you heard about
Your bitch a freak that's the word around
Heart Break Gang yeah it's murder now
Every show yeah we burn it down
Me and Sage go way back
Hit him on the head, homie don't play that
Baby talking down, but they don't say that
I need them double M's I ain't talking about Maybach
Uh, I need all that shit
She don't even get a text and you call that bitch
You a simp mother fucker I can call that shit
See my gold chains and she all on dick
Uh, aye boy I don't play boy
I been around the world I'm still a Bay boy
Got your girl on my head like a GameBoy
She ain't fucking me for free bet she pay for it
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Money cars clothes freaks
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
Give it up, give it up
Bitch I need all that give it up
The lyrics to "Don't Give Up" by The Sages are explicit and it is easy to draw the conclusion that the song is about materialistic desires and the need for instant gratification. The first and repeated set of lyrics exemplify this with lines like "Money cars clothes freaks, bitch I need all that give it up." There is a sense of urgency and aggressiveness in the lyrics that create a powerful aesthetic, positively enhancing the song. The rapper Belvi draws attention to his own success and skill with lines like "I'm dice God, 100 pounds, How I'm so on and I'm underground," and "HBK Gangster, overdrive Jeep Wrangler, The beat strangler." Meanwhile, his collaborator Young Mack emphasizes his own fame and influence by bragging, "Your bitch a freak that's the word around, Heart Break Gang yeah it's murder now, Every show yeah we burn it down." The aforementioned rap verses and the chorus can lead the listener to the conclusion that this song is about celebrating their success and materialistic desires while also continuously striving for more.
The song’s lyrics can be interpreted as an allusion to the Gold Rush and its impact on California, where The Sages are from. The Gold Rush converted California from a rural area to an area of rapid growth and incredible wealth. These changes brought many people to California in the hope of finding their wealth, and the lyrics of "Don't Give Up" referencing materialistic desires and success could be a nod to that. Another interpretation could be that it is a commentary on the pursuit of materialistic gain in modern-day society. The repetitive line “give it up” could be interpreted as signifying the desperation for one to obtain riches and success. With the varying interpretations, the "Don't Give Up" lyrics provide insight into the struggle for the pursuit of riches which has been a part of human history for centuries.
Line by Line Meaning
Money cars clothes freaks
I want all the materialistic things, including women, that come with having money and status.
Bitch I need all that give it up
I demand that you give me everything I desire, without hesitation.
Give it up, give it up
I'm insisting that you hand over everything you have that I desire.
Money, cars, clothes, bars, blow
My focus is on acquiring riches, fancy cars, designer clothing, partying hard and drugs.
Bunch of drug money stuffed in my car
I have made a lot of money from selling drugs and I've stashed it in my car.
Go, how when I let baby [?]
I'm not sure what this line is saying, possibly something about a relationship or a drug deal gone wrong.
All my girls sleep with many many men
The women I surround myself with are promiscuous and willing to sleep with anyone for money or status.
Give me ends
I want money and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
I'm dice God, 100 pounds
I'm very good at gambling and I weigh 100 pounds - possibly implying that I'm small but dangerous.
How I'm so on and I'm underground
I'm successful even though I operate underground and keep a low profile.
Why these pretty ass bitches give me money now
I'm surprised that these attractive women are now giving me money, possibly to sustain a relationship with me.
Just to come around lay it down yeah 100 round
These women are willing to have sex with me for money, and I can do it many times (100 rounds).
I'm talking about cash yeah you know me
I'm all about money and everyone who knows me knows that.
I was shipping OG, OT in '03
I was selling weed and other drugs in 2003 and making a lot of money from it.
Rollie on my wrist sit on chrome feet
I have a fancy Rolex watch and my car has chrome wheels.
I'm FedEx Berner I got my own trees
I'm a drug dealer and I have my own supply of drugs.
We ain't love no bopper
We don't love any women who sleep around with many men.
We just stash gram bags of Parada in our locker
We hide small bags of expensive designer drugs in our lockers for later use/sale.
My shoe game proper, they call me big papa
My collection of shoes is impressive and I'm called 'big papa' - perhaps implying that I'm successful and powerful.
If I knock her I'ma take her for every single dollar
If I have sex with her, I will take all of her money.
HBK Gangster, overdrive Jeep Wrangler
I am affiliated with the Heart Break Gang and drive a powerful Jeep Wrangler.
The beat strangler, oh
I have a powerful impact on the beats I create.
Play the car but don't be a [?]
I'm not sure what this line is saying, possibly something about playing music loudly in the car.
Niggas hate but they girl don't wanna meet a stranger
Other men may hate me, but their girlfriends are secretly attracted to me.
Should of known real niggas
People should have recognized that I am a 'real nigga' - someone who is successful and respected in the streets.
I don't digiorno I deliever
I don't settle for mediocre things - I always strive for the best.
She wanna put my watch on that's that [?]
I'm not sure what this line is saying, possibly something about a woman admiring his watch.
She exit the car after he enter
After he has sex with her, she leaves the car.
Speaking in third person, I'm straight like perm purchase
He speaks about himself in third person, and he is very confident and sure of himself ('straight like perm purchase' meaning that he's completely in control).
My name big ghost search it
He is popular and well-known in his circles, and people can find him easily by searching his name online.
New rims no I curbed them
He has recently acquired new rims for his car, but he has already damaged them by accidentally hitting a curb.
Ball harder than Ervin
He is a better 'baller' (athletic player) than Magic Johnson (whose nickname was 'Ervin').
[?] how I'm spending this Durchi
I'm not sure what this line is saying, possibly something about spending money or drugs.
Kill em with the oh, carrier of bad news
He is talking about his rap style and how he brings negativity (bad news) with his rhymes - but he does it with style ('kill em with the oh').
Toxic rap to get rid of the fumes
He creates 'toxic' (negative) music to get rid of the negative energy surrounding him.
Yo ho I'm a goon, 707
He is a 'goon,' meaning he is tough, intimidating and possibly violent. '707' is likely a reference to his area code indicating where he is from.
Step in the building women thinking that they in heaven
When he enters a building or party, women are immediately attracted to him and feel like they are in heaven.
Young mack I'm what you heard about
He is a well-known figure, and people have heard about him and his reputation.
Your bitch a freak that's the word around
Other people are talking about how promiscuous or kinky the person's girlfriend is.
Heart Break Gang yeah it's murder now
The Heart Break Gang is dominating and has a lot of power and influence.
Every show yeah we burn it down
They are successful and popular performers, and they give high-energy performances that excite and engage audiences.
Me and Sage go way back
He has a long and close history with Sage, possibly indicating a deep friendship or other type of relationship.
Hit him on the head, homie don't play that
He will take action against anyone who crosses him or interferes with his goals.
Baby talking down, but they don't say that
People may try to discredit him or talk negatively about him, but they do not openly confront him and say these things to his face.
I need them double M's I ain't talking about Maybach
He needs a lot of money (double M's) and he's not talking about the luxury car brand Maybach.
She don't even get a text and you call that bitch
He is popular and in demand, while others are not - he mocks someone for considering it a big deal to call or text a woman.
You a simp mother fucker I can call that shit
He is calling someone out for being a 'simp' - someone who is easily manipulated by women - and criticizes him for it.
See my gold chains and she all on dick
Women are attracted to him because of his expensive jewelry or other status symbols.
Aye boy I don't play boy
He is confrontational and doesn't tolerate any disrespect or negativity towards him.
I been around the world I'm still a Bay boy
He has traveled and experienced many things, but he is still loyal and connected to his roots in the Bay Area.
Got your girl on my head like a GameBoy
He has someone else's girlfriend's attention, which he compares to playing a video game on his head (an unusual comparison!)
She ain't fucking me for free bet she pay for it
Women must pay him in some way (money, gifts, attention) to have sex with him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOMINIC WYNN WOODS, GILBERT ANTHONY MILAM JR., PAULO YTIENZA RODRIGUEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mario Mrad
What a great video, this is my summary:
“The strongest force in the human personality is the need to remain consistent of how you define yourself” in other words, it’s your identity! Which governs your decision-making.
You can either adopt the identity of a victim when things don’t work the way you want or you can choose the identity of a winner and find the best out of every situation.
Life is not a comfort centric experience, but a GROWTH centric experience.
We are in earth school.
The power of acceptance: don’t complain on something that has already happen, because you’ll be wasting your time. Stop thinking “if only” or “what if” because you can’t go back and change anything.
By unhooking the energy of resistance and coming to terms of where you are you can free that energy to think of what the next best move is to deal with what happens.
EVERY ADVERSITY (problem) CARRIES WITH IT THE SEED OF AN EQUIVALENT OR A GREATER BENEFIT.
The difference between liberty and freedom:
Liberty: restricting the free will and decision making
Freedom: is a state of mind and nobody can take that away from you. Nobody can do anything to you emotionally without your permission.
Your environment never defines you, it simply gives you the opportunity to define yourself.
Everybody faces adversity, it’s not because we’re unlucky, it’s by design.
THE BEST TREES DON’T GROW IN THE BEST SOIL, THEY GROW IN THE STRONGEST WINDS.
When adversity shows up, and it will, start asking better questions like what can I learn and what I can become rather than what can I lose.
Tess DuPei
"The strongest force in the human personality, is the need to remain consistent with how you define yourself."
Amber
When I was younger I always hated TED talks because they’d play them in school all the time. 15 now and I can’t stop watching. It’s amazing how much you can learn from these people. Props to this great guy for bringing such a great lesson to everyone.
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Mario Mrad
What a great video, this is my summary:
“The strongest force in the human personality is the need to remain consistent of how you define yourself” in other words, it’s your identity! Which governs your decision-making.
You can either adopt the identity of a victim when things don’t work the way you want or you can choose the identity of a winner and find the best out of every situation.
Life is not a comfort centric experience, but a GROWTH centric experience.
We are in earth school.
The power of acceptance: don’t complain on something that has already happen, because you’ll be wasting your time. Stop thinking “if only” or “what if” because you can’t go back and change anything.
By unhooking the energy of resistance and coming to terms of where you are you can free that energy to think of what the next best move is to deal with what happens.
EVERY ADVERSITY (problem) CARRIES WITH IT THE SEED OF AN EQUIVALENT OR A GREATER BENEFIT.
The difference between liberty and freedom:
Liberty: restricting the free will and decision making
Freedom: is a state of mind and nobody can take that away from you. Nobody can do anything to you emotionally without your permission.
Your environment never defines you, it simply gives you the opportunity to define yourself.
Everybody faces adversity, it’s not because we’re unlucky, it’s by design.
THE BEST TREES DON’T GROW IN THE BEST SOIL, THEY GROW IN THE STRONGEST WINDS.
When adversity shows up, and it will, start asking better questions like what can I learn and what I can become rather than what can I lose.
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Super Mario 🙏
Deep D
Cherry on the top of cake! Excellent summarization of the talk!!