Story Behind The Song
I have been discouraged lately. The economy took it out on me, my electronics to record have been messed up and life has just plainly been hard. So, in my bathroom are various quotations, and yesterday my eyes fell upon part of one that said "never give up..only believe." I remembered the story of Winston Churchill and the graduating class, and decided to put it to song.
Song Description
Based on the true story of Winston Churchill giving a speech to a graduating class.
Then it personalizes it into one's own life with their children and parents. The purpose? Never Give Up!
| Song Length |
4:08 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Moving |
Subject |
Will, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The old man made his way, slowly to the podium.
The graduating class was so eager that this great man had come.
What would Winston Churchill command them that day?
What words of wisdom would this great statesman say?
When he got to he microphone, he just stood there and stared.
The audience quieted itself, which for that youthful crowd was rare.
A few minutes passed, and they wondered what was wrong;
Then, clearing his throat, he gave the speech for which they longed.
He said:
Never. Never. Never. Never.
Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.
Never Never Never Never Never Never Never Never.
Never Give up..
And then he walked away.
My little boy came home from school, his head held down low.
He said, "My math is too hard. It's something I can't know,
And while I'm at it, I don't catch good, so I'm giving up the team."
So, I took his hands in mine, and said, "I know what you mean..
But you must...
Never. Never. Never. Never.
Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.
Never Never Never Never Never Never Never Never.
Never Give up.."
And then I hugged him and walked away.
Bridge:
That little boy frew to be a high school champion with that ball;
And after graduation, he found that saving lives was his call.
My dear mom lay in bed, after many years.
She held my hand and touched my face, wiping away the tears.
She said, "I've lived my life; my time on earth is through,
But I've learned and pass to you, wisdom for you to do..
You must...
Never. Never. Never. Never.
Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.
Never Never Never Never Never Never Never Never.
Never Give up..
....And then she went away.