Too Good for Giving Up
First recorded: 24 May 2022 — Liam Gallagher at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, GB
Most recent: 21 Sep 2022 — Liam Gallagher at Private Venue, London, GB
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Gallagher | 2 | 2 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Liam Gallagher
- Release
- C'mon You Know
- Release year
- 2022
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 2 across 2 gigs
Lyrics
Take a step, watch the ground
Rise to meet your feet somehow
When all that you are just ain't enough
The universe will provide
A guiding hand, a crack of light
You're too good for giving up
Imposters and counterfeits
So-called lowlifes, sound misfits
Reclaim your shame and dress it up in love
Tomorrow's waiting down the line
It's getting late, but there's still time
You're too good for giving up
Look how far you've come
Stronger than the damage done
Step out of the darkness unafraid
Remember you belong
Here as much as anyone
Even when you're just about to break
Sitting by a bedside light
The lonely guard, the unseen night
Ever further from their God above
Let your silence make a sound
All that's lost can still be found
You're too good for giving up
Let your silence make a sound
All that's lost can still be found
You're too good for giving up
Look how far you've come
Stronger than the damage done
Step out of the darkness unafraid
Remember you belong
Here as much as anyone
Even when you're just about to break
Take a step, watch the ground
Rise to meet your feet somehow
When all that you are just ain't enough
The universe will provide
A guiding hand, a crack of light
You're too good for giving up
The universe will provide
A guiding hand, a crack of light
You're too good for giving up
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Notes
The song appears as track 5 on the standard edition of C'mon You Know (released May 27, 2022), which topped the UK Albums Chart. It was co-written by Liam Gallagher and Simon Aldred, and produced by Aldred and Adam Noble. The track runs for about 4:03.
It's often described as one of the album's emotional high points and a centrepiece, shifting toward a more introspective and uplifting tone compared to some of Liam's rawer rock anthems.
The song carries a message of resilience and hope during dark times. Key lyrics include:
- "Take a step, watch the ground / Rise to meet your feet somehow"
- “When all that you are just ain't enough / The universe will provide / A guiding hand, a crack of light / You're too good for giving up”
It deals with feelings of struggle, self-doubt, and the temptation to give up, while encouraging persistence. Many listeners interpret it as motivational, especially around mental health challenges.
The official music video (directed and released on October 10, 2022) is particularly poignant. It stars actor David Jonsson and visually portrays the struggles of depression and mental health issues in a raw, relatable way. Liam partnered with the UK mental health charity Talk Club for its release, tying it to World Mental Health Day and suicide awareness. Liam has spoken about losing people too early and the importance of talking about these issues.
The video has been praised for its striking honesty and has resonated strongly with fans dealing with similar feelings.