Ain't Giving Up – English Lyrics

• By: Craig David, Sigala

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of hope and perseverance through Craig David and Sigala's "Ain't Giving Up." This feel-good dance track offers a message of resilience, teaching you how to express encouragement and unwavering support. Learn how music can uplift and inspire, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

[English]

When you're sober, laugh

Sometimes you gotta take a chance to break through

And when the world is not enough

That's what gives you everything or breaks you

Feeling empty, feeling used

It's like we're running off fumes

A little broken, confused

But one thing I know for sure

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you

...

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you

...

Ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

...

When the going gets tough

Just remember it's me and you for life

And when the world is not enough

Baby, are we worth the fight?

Feeling empty, feeling used

It's like we're running off fumes

A little broken, confused

But one thing I know for sure

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you

Ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Ain't giving up on you

Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to express amusement or happiness by making a sound with your voice noun - an act or sound of laughing
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces noun - an interruption or pause
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A1	adjective - as much or as many as necessary or needed.
gives /ɡɪvz/ A1	verb - to freely transfer the possession of (something) to someone.
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction.
empty /ˈempti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing
used /juːzd/ A2	adjective - having been used before
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - moving fast on foot
fumes /fjuːmz/ B2	noun - smoke, gas, or something similar that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe in.
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - damaged or not working
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly or understand something
sure /ʃʊr/ A1	adjective - certain of something
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - difficult
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a violent confrontation or struggle. verb - take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons.
worth /wɜːrθ/ B1	adjective - having a specified value.

Key Grammar Structures

• Sometimes you gotta take a chance to break through

  ➔ Gotta (Got to): Informal contraction for 'have got to' indicating obligation or necessity.

  ➔ The use of "gotta" makes the sentence sound more casual and emphasizes the need to take a risk. It's more common in spoken English and informal writing.

• And when the world is not enough

  ➔ Conditional Clause: Using "when" to introduce a condition.

  ➔ This line sets up a hypothetical situation where the world's resources or opportunities are limited. The "when" indicates that this situation is the trigger for the subsequent clause.

• It's like we're running off fumes

  ➔ Simile: Using "like" to make a comparison.

  ➔ The simile "like we're running off fumes" suggests that the relationship is barely functioning, much like a car running on the last bit of fuel. It implies a state of exhaustion and near depletion.

• But one thing I know for sure

  ➔ Emphasis using "for sure": Reinforces certainty.

  ➔ "For sure" emphasizes the speaker's unwavering conviction despite the preceding feelings of emptiness and confusion. It adds weight to the statement that follows.

• Ain't giving up on you

  ➔ Negative Contraction: "Ain't" is a colloquial contraction for "am not," "is not," "are not," "has not," or "have not."

  ➔ "Ain't giving up on you" is a strong declaration of unwavering support and commitment. The use of "ain't" adds a casual and emotional tone.

• Just remember it's me and you for life

  ➔ Subject-Complement: "it's me" is used informally, even though "it's I" is grammatically correct.

  ➔ The use of "it's me" is common in spoken English, although traditionally "it is I" would be considered grammatically correct in formal writing. This reflects the informal nature of the song.