Don’t Give Up

Another song that holds a special meaning for me. I wrote this at the depths of my depression. This was my first official release on streaming platforms. I chose this one first as it’s quite appropriate and it served as encouragement to myself to keep going. Never give up!


DON’T GIVE UP

Stevie J Mayer

I may be down but I’m not destitute
I’ve just got to find my own way out
It’s either that or I’ll sink further down
But I don’t wanna go out like that

Remember those days that I spent in the sun
Oh how could I ever forget?
Those are the days that I’ll recapture once again
I know it’s not the end so…

Don’t give up on me just yet
I’ve hit a rough spot
I might look beaten but I am not
Don’t give up on me just yet
‘Cause I’m comin’ through it
Hey I’m comin’ through it ready or not

The more I learn it seems the less I know
And those I thought were friends were not
I’ve been tryin’ to crack the code
Is it a martyr or a saint that’s walkin’ next to me
On the road, I don’t know but…

Don’t give up on me just yet
I’ve hit a rough spot
I might look beaten but I am not
Don’t give up on me just yet
‘Cause I’m comin’ through it
Yeah I’m comin’ through it ready or not

Lord I know those were your footprints in the sand
You carried me all the way (carry me away)
But Lord you know I still get lonely though I pray
Have I been saying all my prayers in vain, oh?

INSTRUMENTAL

I tried to call God on the phone last night
They said his line was engaged
I left a message sayin’ need help please come right away
Don’t delay and…

Don’t give up on me just yet
‘Cause I will recover, then I’ll be out of here like a shot
Don’t give up on me just yet
‘Cause I’m a survivor
And I’m gonna revive all the plans that I dropped

Ooh… all the plans that I dropped
Ooh… comin’ back, comin’ back
Comin’ back, I’m comin’ back

Credits
Released November, 10 2019
(c) Copyright. All rights reserved
All instruments and vocals by Stevie J Mayer
Recorded and mixed at Tempoetic
Words & Music by Stephen James Maher
ISRC: QZ-HNA-19-79899
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