Don't Give Up
Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel
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In this proud land we grew up strong We were wanted all along I was taught to fight, taught to win I never thought I could fail No fight left or so it seems I am a man whose dreams have all deserted I've changed my face, I've changed my name But no one wants you when you lose Don't give up 'Cause you have friends Don't give up You're not beaten yet Don't give up I know you can make it good Though I saw it all around Never thought I could be affected Thought that we'd be last to go It is so strange the way things turn Drove the night toward my home The place that I was born, on the lakeside As daylight broke, I saw the earth The trees had burned down to the ground Don't give up You still have us Don't give up We don't need much of anything Don't give up 'Cause somewhere there's a place Where we belong Rest your head You worry too much It's going to be alright When times get rough You can fall back on us Don't give up Please don't give up Got to walk out of here I can't take anymore Gonna stand on that bridge Keep my eyes down below Whatever may come And whatever may go That river's flowing That river's flowing Moved on to another town Tried hard to settle down For every job, so many men So many men no-one needs Don't give up 'Cause you have friends Don't give up You're not the only one Don't give up No reason to be ashamed Don't give up You still have us Don't give up now We're proud of who you are Don't give up You know it's never been easy Don't give up 'Cause I believe there's a place There's a place where we belong (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, don't give up) (Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up)
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Written by: Peter Gabriel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Don't Give Up" by "Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel" was released as a single in October 1986.
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Relevance and InspirationThe song was inspired by the severe unemployment situation in England at the time. Gabriel composed the song in response to Dorothea Lange's famous photographs of the Great Depression in the USA.
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Collaboration"Don't Give Up" is one of the most prominent collaborations between Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, two of the most distinguished British musicians at that time.
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Album ContributionThe song features on Peter Gabriel's fifth studio album, "So," which is his best-selling album worldwide and helps bring him mainstream success.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in the Irish Singles Chart.
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Song Structure and ThemeThe song is distinguished by its unique two-part structure-- Peter Gabriel sings the first part in a low register, and Kate Bush responds in a high, ethereal tone. It alternates between their perspectives of a man and woman in despair and reassurance respectively.
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Godley & Creme is equally compelling, featuring Gabriel and Bush embracing while rotating on a circular stage.
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Cover Versions"Don't Give Up" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Willie Nelson and Sinead O'Connor, Alicia Keys and Bono, P!nk, and even Taylor Swift during a live performance.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is highly praised for its emotional portrayal of despair and hope and for the exceptional vocal performances of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. Various music critics and fans often consider it one of the best duets of all time.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song continues to resonate with audiences today, making appearances in TV shows such as "Miami Vice", "Cold Case", and "EastEnders", and consistently being played on radio stations across the world.
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Live PerformancesNotably, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush performed "Don't Give Up" live only once, during the Secret Policeman's Third Ball in 1987. They reunited to sing it again at an event in 2002, but unfortunately, Kate was unable to attend.
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Alternate VersionsAn alternate version of "Don't Give Up" (titled "Don't Break Down") was recorded with a slightly altered lyric. On this version, Peter Gabriel sings both parts. However, this alternate version has never been officially released.
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