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Lyrics & meaning

Never Give Up

From Vivegam · 2017

Lyricist
Raja Kumari
Singer
Raja Kumari
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Vivegam2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Forget the painForget the pain
Never give upNever give up
Can’t run awayCan’t run away
Never give upNever give up
Female
Don’t care what they sayDon’t care what they say
Never give upNever give up
No not todayNo, not today
Never give upNever give up
Female
Close my eyesClose my eyes
I can see it allI can see it all
inside my mindInside my mind
Grinding for my dreamsGrinding for my dreams
For my little paradiseFor my little paradise
Female
Nobody wants it moreNobody wants it more
I am kicking down the doorI am kicking down the door
I am never giving upI am never giving up
This is what i am living forThis is what I am living for
Female
I can feel itI can feel it
I can feel itI can feel it
Almost time to blowAlmost time to explode
You can’t stop me nowYou can’t stop me now
This feeing is incredibleThis feeling is incredible
Female
Long as there’s airAs long as there is air
I’m breathingThat I’m breathing
Long as my heart is beatingAs long as my heart is beating
Trust in myselfTrusting in myself
I’m the only one i believe inI’m the only one I believe in
Female
If you really want itIf you really want it
You gotta fight forYou have got to fight for
What you loveWhat you love
Put everything on thisPut everything on the line for this
Hey forget the painHey, forget the pain
You can never give upYou can never give up
Female
If the rain is fallingEven if the rain is falling
And if the road get dangerousAnd if the road gets dangerous
Inside that voice keeps callingThat inner voice keeps calling
Hey..pick up the paceHey, pick up the pace
Never ever give upNever ever give up
Female
Got to push itGot to push forward
Keep it moving babyKeep it moving, baby
Use that muscleUse that strength
There is only one championThere is only one champion
So u better hustleSo you better hustle
Female
I gotta walk aloneI have got to walk alone
Can’t touch me in my zoneNo one can touch me in my zone
I am running for itI am running towards it
Full speedAt full speed
Coming for the goldComing to claim the gold
Can u see itCan you see it?
Can u see itCan you see it?
Its unstoppableIt is unstoppable
Can u see it nowCan you see it now?
Failure is impossibleFailure is impossible
Female
Long as there’s airAs long as there is air
I’m breathingThat I’m breathing
Long as my heart is beatingAs long as my heart is beating
Trust in myselfTrusting in myself
I’m the only one i believe inI’m the only one I believe in
Female
If you really want itIf you really want it
You gotta fight forYou have got to fight for
What you loveWhat you love
Put everything on thisPut everything on the line for this
Hey forget the painHey, forget the pain
You can never give upYou can never give up
Female
If the rain is fallingEven if the rain is falling
And if the road get dangerousAnd if the road gets dangerous
Inside that voice keeps callingThat inner voice keeps calling
Hey..pick up the paceHey, pick up the pace
Never ever give upNever ever give up
Female
If you really want itIf you really want it
You gotta fight forYou have got to fight for
What you loveWhat you love
Put everything on thisPut everything on the line for this
Hey forget the painHey, forget the pain
You can never give upYou can never give up
Female
If the rain is fallingEven if the rain is falling
And if the road get dangerousAnd if the road gets dangerous
Inside that voice keeps callingThat inner voice keeps calling
Hey..pick up the paceHey, pick up the pace
Never ever give up…..Never ever give up...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Never Give Up' from Vivegam (2017) is an energetic, high-tempo motivational anthem centered on resilience, grit, and absolute self-belief. Written and performed in an international hip-hop style, the lyrics emphasize pushing through physical pain, ignoring external naysayers, and fighting relentlessly for one's ambitions. The song serves as a psychological anchor for the film's protagonist, underscoring his refusal to surrender even when facing life-threatening betrayal and extreme odds. The emotional narrative moves from internal visualization ('inside my mind') to aggressive action ('kicking down the door', 'running at full speed'). By framing survival and triumph as an internal duty ('I'm the only one I believe in'), the song portrays life as a solo quest where conviction, heart, and hustle convert impossible challenges into inevitable victory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition / Refrain

“Never give up”

The phrase 'Never give up' is repeatedly used throughout the track to reinforce the core thematic motif of relentless resilience.

Metaphor

“I am kicking down the door”

Metaphorically describes forcefully breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles to create opportunities.

End Rhyme (Iyaipu)

“Forget the pain / Don’t care what they say”

The rhyming words 'pain' and 'say' create an energetic rhythmic cadence characteristic of Western hip-hop lyrics.

Personification

“Inside that voice keeps calling”

Attributes an active, calling voice to internal instinct and willpower.

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Trivia

'Never Give Up' from Vivegam (2017) was composed by Anirudh Ravichander and features lyrics written and performed by Indian-American rapper/singer Raja Kumari. The song blends Western hip-hop and trap influences into a Tamil action thriller, perfectly complimenting Ajith Kumar's character 'AK', a high-tech counter-terrorism agent. The track received widespread praise for its international production standards and powerful motivational lyrics.

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