Don't give up... never give in

Like most music I've posted, they don't give instant gratification: you have to endure some slow even dissonant parts before it gets upbeat. Such is the case also with Winston's speech in the middle of World War II: you can't get more dissonant than war during which this speech hits profound notes in our heart.

"Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." 

Winston Churchill, Harrow School, 1941.

My favourite group is Take 6 because they are so well rounded and make great soulful music. This song just tells the life that is in my heart and pushing me to newness for over a year now. But it all begins with leadership the likes of which are rare today. That's why Winston's famous short sweet speech is so appropriate.

Don't give up (by Peter Gabriel)

In this proud land we grew up strongWe were wanted all alongI was taught to fight, i was taught to winI never thought i could failNo fight left or so it seemsI am a man whose dreams have all desertedTried to change my face and change my nameBut no one wants you when you lose

---DON'T GIVE UP, CAUSE YOU HAVE A FRIEND------DON'T GIVE UP, YOU'RE NOT BEATEN YET------DON'T GIVE UP CAUSE I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT------IF YOU DON'T GIVE UP---

Though i saw it all aroundI never thought that i could be affectedThought that we'd be the last to goIt is so strange the way things turnDrove the night toward my homeThe place where i was born by the lakesideAs daylight broke i saw the earththe trees had burned down to the ground

Rest your headYou worry too muchHey it's gonna be alright

When times get roughYou can fall back on usDon't give upPlease don't give up"