Wounded And Dead - A Grindcore/Death Metal band from North Carolina that fo… Read Full Bio ↴Wounded And Dead - A Grindcore/Death Metal band from North Carolina that formed back in March of 2010. The band is influenced by elements of Death Metal, Grindcore, and Hardcore. The band is very diverse and experiments with different music styles to make a new type of genre.
You can buy their newest album here: http://woundedanddead.bandcamp.com/album/gore-infest

Don't Give Up
Wounded And Dead Lyrics

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I don't wanna wake up feeling bad
I don't wanna lose my nerve
I don't wanna say what's reeling back
Man i oughta chose my words
I'll sleep better on the floorboards
Than in your bed
All these people yet i'm so bored
Or just lost in my head

She's such a pity case
City chasing stupid
With a pretty face
But shitty taste in music
I think I'd rather be lucid cause
I don't wanna wake up feeling bad
I don't wanna lose my nerve
I don't wanna say what's reeling back
Man I oughta chose my words
I don't wanna do this and that
No I don't want the truth cuz that shits so whack
Gimme a reliable lie
Or one more night
Nothing gives
It's past late and my moneys gone
Nothing does
My back aches and I'm 21
Nothing is
Get my facts straight before i hit the floor
Nothing was
I still don't act great but at least i'm not yours
Nothing gives
It's past late and my moneys gone
Nothing does
My back aches and i'm 21
Nothing gives and nothing is and nothing was
I don't wanna wake up feeling bad
I don't wanna lose my nerve
I don't wanna say what's reeling back
Man i oughta chose my words
I don't wanna wake up feeling bad
I don't wanna I I don't wanna
I don't wanna say what's reeling back
I don't wanna I I don't wanna
I don't wanna wake up feeling bad

I don't wanna I I don't wanna
I don't wanna wake up at all

Overall Meaning

In "Don't Give Up," Wounded And Dead sings about their reluctance to face certain truths and the consequences that come with them. The song starts with the singer expressing their desire not to wake up feeling bad, lose their nerve, or say something they might regret. They would rather sleep on the floor than in someone else's bed. The singer then goes on to critique someone they know who is chasing the city life with a pretty face but a "shitty taste in music." Despite this, the singer still prefers their company to being lost in their own head.

As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their disdain for certain aspects of life, such as the truth and the fact that nothing seems to be going right. They would rather be told a reliable lie or have one more night than face the reality of their situation. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect and, while they still don't act great, at least they are not someone else's problem.

Overall, "Don't Give Up" is a song about the emotional struggles of facing truth and reality. It highlights the desire to avoid the negative feelings that come with facing these truths while also acknowledging that sometimes, it is better to just be honest and face the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna wake up feeling bad
I don't want to start my day with negative emotions or thoughts

I don't wanna lose my nerve
I don't want to lose my self-confidence or composure

I don't wanna say what's reeling back
I don't want to vocalize the negative thoughts or emotions that are cycling through my mind

Man i oughta chose my words
I need to be careful with my speech and choose my words wisely

I'll sleep better on the floorboards Than in your bed
I would rather be uncomfortable sleeping on the floor than in the same bed as someone who is not good for me

All these people yet i'm so bored Or just lost in my head
Even though there are people around me, I feel isolated and disconnected from them or lost in my own thoughts

She's such a pity case City chasing stupid With a pretty face But shitty taste in music
The woman in question is chasing empty, meaningless things and has poor taste in music despite being physically attractive

I think I'd rather be lucid cause
I would prefer to have a clear mind and be aware of what is happening around me

I don't wanna do this and that No I don't want the truth cuz that shits so whack
I don't want to keep going through the motions or face the harsh, uncomfortable truth

Gimme a reliable lie Or one more night
I would prefer a comforting but deceitful lie or one more night of temporary happiness

Nothing gives It's past late and my moneys gone
I am running out of options and resources, nothing seems to be working

My back aches and I'm 21
I am experiencing physical pain and discomfort despite being young

Nothing is Get my facts straight before i hit the floor
I am trying to gather information and understand my situation before making any major decisions

Nothing was I still don't act great but at least i'm not yours
I may not be perfect, but I am glad to be free of a negative person's influence

I don't wanna wake up at all
I would prefer not to wake up in the morning and continue to face the challenges of the day

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: William Robbins

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