‘’We were born and raised in the southern hemisphere, the land down-under… Australia. And in case you can’t tell, we are brothers.
Since before we can remember, music has been our life’s natural backdrop and soundtrack. Our Father was a music promoter turned entertainment manager which gave us a first hand introduction to a very eclectic mix of music and live shows.
In the early 90’s we moved to the USA after our Dad was offered a job in Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, we have traveled the world (together as well as separately) singing, performing and running various aspects of artists’ live shows.
It was out of experiences like these we began working on music together. We have spent the last several years writing and developing what we call our, ‘International-Pop-Rock’ sound.
Music has the peculiar ability to connect with the soul, and we want to use it to encourage… Life is a journey; full of highs and lows; triumphs and sorrows; these are the subjects we write about: Real human experiences. Whether that means sharing about honest struggles, asking unanswered questions, or talking about relationships, our hope is this music will inspire you and each song will relate to you, right where you are.’‘
Never Give Up
for KING & COUNTRY Lyrics
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Truth hurts, yeah, you know
You tried, backfired
You and your busted soul
Lost love, set back
Tough luck, off track
Rain clouds on your head
Tears come and joy will follow (Follow)
Like lightning and the rainbow (Rainbow)
Like darkness and the day show (Day shows)
Yeah, the best is yet to come
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up, no
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up
Never give up
Never give up
When gravity pins you down, find your feet, yeah, stand your ground
Set your eyes on the skies, stronger than you know
Tears come and joy will follow (Follow)
Like lightning and the rainbow (Rainbow)
Like darkness and the day show (Day shows)
Yeah, the best is yet to come
So never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up, no
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up
Never give up
Never give up
Don't you ever give up, no, keep your head down
You're so much closer than you know right now
Don't you ever give up 'cause you're standin' around
Don't you ever give up, no, keep your head down
You're so much closer than you know right now
Don't you ever give up 'cause you're standin' around
Never ever surrender
Never, no, never surrender
Never ever surrender
Never surrender
Never never surrender
Never, no, never surrender
Never never surrender
No
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up, no
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up
Never give up
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up, no
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
Never ever, ever, ever give up
Never give up
Never give up
'Cause don't you ever give up, no, keep your head down
You're so much closer than you know right now
Don't you ever give up 'cause you're standin' around
Don't you ever give up, no, keep your head down
You're so much closer than you know right now
Don't you ever give up 'cause you're standin' around
Never, no
Never give up, no
No, never give up, no
Never give up
In "Never Give Up," for KING & COUNTRY speaks to individuals who are struggling to navigate life's challenges. The lyric of the song suggests that everyone faces struggles, hardships, and setbacks at various points in life, but they must remain determined and persevere to ultimately triumph. The opening verses speak directly about the ways in which life can be painful and difficult. The "sharp stones" and "broke bones" represent the physical toll that hardship can take on a person, and "lost love, set back/tough luck, off track" references the emotional distress that can often follow. The chorus is meant to be an anchor for anyone who feels completely overwhelmed by reminding them of the beauty and joy that life's struggles can bring. It's a call to remain committed to the fight, no matter how painful and arduous the road may seem.
The song also implies that one should stay hopeful and believe in the future. The rainbow's appearance after the dark clouds signify that every dark cloud has a silver lining. The line "When gravity pins you down, find your feet, yeah, stand your ground" suggests that even if a person falls, they should get back up, dust themselves off, and keep moving forward. This phrase encourages listeners to have an unwavering sense of self even when they feel like everything is spiraling out of control. To wrap it up, the anthem is a powerful, uplifting message for anyone who feels like giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
Sharp stones, broke bones
You have faced obstacles that have hurt and physically harmed you
Truth hurts, yeah, you know
You recognize that painful truths can hurt, but they are necessary to confront
You tried, backfired
Your attempts to succeed have not been successful
You and your busted soul
You feel broken and defeated in every aspect
Lost love, set back
You have experienced heartbreak and setbacks in your personal life
Tough luck, off track
You have experienced bad luck and have lost your focus and direction
Rain clouds on your head
You feel like you are surrounded by negativity and hardships
Everywhere you go
You cannot seem to escape the difficulties you face
Tears come and joy will follow (Follow)
Even in times of sorrow, happiness will come eventually
Like lightning and the rainbow (Rainbow)
Good things will follow bad things, just as light appears after a storm
Like darkness and the day show (Day shows)
Brighter times will come after dark and difficult times
Yeah, the best is yet to come
The future holds promise and better things are coming
Never ever, ever, ever, ever give up
No matter how difficult things may seem, don't give up on yourself and your dreams
Never ever, ever, ever give up, no
Reinforcing the message to never give up, no matter what
When gravity pins you down, find your feet, yeah, stand your ground
When life gets tough and weighs you down, keep standing and fighting for what you believe in
Set your eyes on the skies, stronger than you know
Look towards the future and stay strong, even when you feel weak
Don't you ever give up, no, keep your head down
Stay committed to your goals and work hard, even when it's tough
You're so much closer than you know right now
You may be closer to success than you think, so keep pushing forward
Don't you ever give up 'cause you're standin' around
Don't let lack of progress discourage you from continuing to work towards your goals
Never ever surrender
Never give up completely on your goals and aspirations
Never never surrender
Repeated for emphasis: never give up
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Short, one-word line to emphasize the message to never give up
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, BETHEL MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joel David Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Rebecca Fink, Seth Mosley, Tedd Tjornhom
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