To ALL my ASAH family: "Don't Give Up" video and lyrics Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush

[MagickMuffin]

Since so many here seem to be at a crossroads and in despair here's an excellent song for you. This song has been surrounding me whenever I find someone sending out the "bat signal" I hope it helps in some way as it has done for me. The song was written by Peter Gabriel.

Don't Give Up, Don't Give Up, Don't Give Up, Don't Give Up, Don't Give Up, Don't Give Up

:grouphug:


"Don't Give Up"

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
'cos 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 the 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
going to 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 the a place
there's a place where we belong


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJWurqWTeSk

[FirstLight]

1. loved this song

I saw peter gabriel in concert and remember this giving me chills... the words fit too in many ways...

thanks :grouphug:

[MagickMuffin]

2. I thought of you when I decided to post this

Just as a reminder of who we are and to Never Ever Give Up or Give In. And to remember we are surrounded by friends who are also struggling but knowing that where there is darkness that darkness cannot exist without Light.


I too saw Gabriel in concerts several times. My favorite ones were right before he became really popular and played small venues. I always managed to get right up front center stage. I would chap along to the offbeats and Tony Levin always acknowledged me with a huge grin and a twinkle in his eyes. Ahhhh, Good Times and memories.

[bigmonkey]

3. Ok, I'll add this thing attributed to the Dalai Lama.

Never Give Up
by
H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama

No matter what is going on
Never give up
Develop the heart
Too much energy in your country
Is spent developing the mind
Instead of the heart
Be compassionate
Not just to your friends
But to everyone
Be compassionate
Work for peace
In your heart and in the world
Work for peace
And I say again
Never give up
No matter what is going on around you
Never give up

[I Have A Dream]

4. Thank you, MagickMuffin.

:)