Veronica's self-made success story has caught national attention as Jon Caramanica wrote in the New York Times, "...When someone like Ms. Ballestrini arrives essentially unannounced and begins to attract attention, it’s significant.”
Veronica covers many of her favorite artists, including Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert etc. These can be seen her Youtube page.
Don't Give Up On Me
Veronica Ballestrini Lyrics
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It all made sense in my head, now it just don't seem right
I've been pushing away all the ones that mean the most to me
I thought leaving that town would help me find who I am
But I'm trapped and I'm more lost than I've ever been
Everywhere that I turn, the devil tries to take me down
But I can't stop now, there's only one way out
And this road ain't easy, so don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
I fall to pieces, every time I see, you lose faith in me
You're the only reason I ever believed
So don't give up on me
There was a time when I believed I could do anything
Now I'm standing alone second guessing
But that's exactly what the enemy wants me to do
And I keep having this dream that I finally made it there
But it's not what I expected I'm waking up scared
I hear the thunder, but I do see the light, anymore
But I can't stop now and I won't let you down...
And this road ain't easy, so don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
I fall to pieces, every time I see, you lose faith in me
You're the only reason I ever believed
So don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
Tonight's the revolution, I found my solutions
Nothings gonna poison my mind
If you stay by my side, I'm gonna be alright
I'm gonna be alright...
But this road ain't easy, so don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
I fall to pieces, every time I see, you lose faith in me
You're the only reason I ever believed
So don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
Mama don't give up on me
Don't give up on me
Mama don't give up on me
The song Don't Give up on Me by Veronica Ballestrini is an emotional expression of self-doubt, pain, and how the support and faith of loved ones play a crucial role in overcoming it. In the first verse, the singer admits to making a mess of everything in her life and pushing away the people who mean the most. She thought moving away from her town would help her find herself, but she feels trapped and lost. The devil seems to be closing in, but she knows that she can't stop now, and there's only one way out. The singer acknowledges that the road ahead is tough, and this realization comes across in her plea of "don't give up on me."
In the second verse, the singer reflects on her past when she believed she could do anything. However, she now stands alone, second-guessing herself, which is exactly what the enemy wants. She has dreams of making it, but every time she wakes up, she realizes things are not as she expected. She hears thunder, but she can't see the light anymore. But, she won't let her loved ones down and asks them not to give up on her. The bridge is hopeful and speaks of a revolution, and finding solutions to the problem. The singer says that if her loved ones stay by her side, she will be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been making a mess of everything in my life
I've been causing chaos and problems for myself in every aspect of my existence.
It all made sense in my head, now it just don't seem right
My thoughts and plans were clear to me earlier, but current events have made them irrelevant or inaccurate.
I've been pushing away all the ones that mean the most to me
I have been distancing myself from the people I value the most in my life.
I thought leaving that town would help me find who I am
I believed that relocating would lead to self-discovery and self-awareness.
But I'm trapped and I'm more lost than I've ever been
However, I am stuck and more disoriented than ever before.
Everywhere that I turn, the devil tries to take me down
I am confronted by challenges and obstacles that seem insurmountable and threatening.
But I can't stop now, there's only one way out
I cannot give up because there is only one path to take.
And this road ain't easy, so don't give up on me
This journey is difficult, so please do not abandon me.
I fall to pieces, every time I see, you lose faith in me
When I perceive that you have lost faith in me, I become overwhelmed and disintegrate emotionally.
You're the only reason I ever believed
You are the sole reason for my previous confidence and hope.
There was a time when I believed I could do anything
Once upon a time, I was full of ambition and had faith in my abilities.
Now I'm standing alone second guessing
However, now I am questioning my decisions and feeling isolated.
But that's exactly what the enemy wants me to do
This is exactly what the adversary desires me to feel and do.
And I keep having this dream that I finally made it there
I continue to have a recurring dream where I have achieved my objectives.
But it's not what I expected I'm waking up scared
However, the outcome is not what I anticipated, and I wake up feeling scared.
I hear the thunder, but I do see the light, anymore
I perceive danger and negativity around me, with no signs of hope or positivity.
But I can't stop now and I won't let you down...
Despite everything, I cannot quit now, and I will not disappoint you.
Tonight's the revolution, I found my solutions
I believe that I have found resolutions to my problems, and tonight marks the start of a positive change in my life.
Nothings gonna poison my mind
No external influences will harm my thoughts or feelings.
If you stay by my side, I'm gonna be alright
If you remain with me, I will be okay.
Mama don't give up on me
Mother, please do not abandon me.
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SisOwnz
EVERYONE WHO LOVES THEIR MOM and who have had struggles in life and moms always been there for you....Thumbs up this comment. Veronica you are so talented, keep making music for the people!!!
@DCShaneTours
That is so, so, so good. I struggle with addiction, and that was me in the video. Luckily like the video my Mom didn't give up on me. Beautiful.
@rascaldevilz
The way she sings the song with those meaningful lyrics really could give someone the motivation to see the light in their own dark dark world =P !!
@Joeystick
Veronica, you are amazing. I think its not only important that we reach out for help in our darkest times, but always having loving parents to turn to. You are beautiful. :)
@sportscharmer
Veronica, this is such an empowering song! When you can find a way to connect to people in a universal way, you know are are doing something right! So many people, myself included, can fully relate to various aspects of struggle and inner turmoil within life. Thank you for providing us an outlet to express what we feel inside. Keep up the great works! Your videos are extraordinary!
@geloradananrlyeh8495
"I've been making a mess of everything in my life..."
Ah, yes, I've been there and done that. I'm still pretty good at screwing things up.
Thank you for posting such a beautiful song, cara mia.
@pyaymonkyaw
I am a foreign student studying in singapore. as soon as i heard this song ... god` i miss my MOM :) thanks nice song
@JonathanJ32
Such a GREAT song! This reminds me of watching my friend(s) go through this same thing for some time, then when he finally couldn't get much lower, he got reacquainted with his parents and they started helping him get back on his feet.
@farz18
dude...i cried. man, that was beautiful.
@geri4374
It didn't even get to 20 seconds and i already knew i loved it.