Lissie’s initial inspiration for writing “Don’t You Give Up On Me” was her relationship with someone different from her, according to her Spotify commentary on the track:
I have a lot of unhealthy habits, basically … I was with someone who was very healthy and athletic. At first, I kind of felt lik...
[Verse 1]
You set the sun, I feel your waves
I look at the ocean, so big and brave
Am I only a ghost?
Cause what I fear the most is me
I left you on the coast for something only I can see
[Pre-Chorus]
What kind of world will there be
When I wake up from this dream?
I hear you call so far away
Just keep me close when I'm afraid
[Chorus]
And don't you give up on me
As I dive into the dark
Slip into the endless sea
Don't you give up on me
Are you swimming in the stars?
Breathing in eternity
Don't you give up on me
[Verse 2]
You are the moon, I feel your weight
You tug at the ocean, you help it change
And you keep on reminding me of a darkness only I can see
[Pre-Chorus]
What kind of world will there be
When I wake up from this dream?
I hear you call so far away
Just keep me close when I'm afraid
[Chorus]
And don't you give up on me
As I dive into the dark
Slip into the endless sea
Don't you give up on me
Are you swimming in the stars?
Breathing in eternity
Don't you give up on me
[Bridge]
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up on me now
Don't you give up
[Chorus]
And don't you give up on me
As I dive into the dark
Slip into the endless sea
Don't you give up on me
Are you swimming in the stars?
Breathing in eternity
Don't you give up on me
Don’t You Give up on Me was written by Martin Craft & Lissie.
Don’t You Give up on Me was produced by Curt Schneider.
Lissie released Don’t You Give up on Me on Sat Nov 28 2015.