From the recording Seed
When parenting a teen and their will power and won't power is emerging it can be exasperating. In a moment of clarity I realized that no matter how much they fight my commitment to them I'm not going to give up. Parenting patience can be next level elusive. Written during the months of remote schooling in 2020.
Lyrics
NOT GONNA GIVE UP
I tell myself
You’re crying for help
I could always count
On words before
But nothing is coming out
Send it up
Send it up to the Gods
To something bigger
A lock, no key
But hear me
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
NOT GONNA GIVE UP on you
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
No matter what you do
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
Despite what you don’t say
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
You will come back to me someday
I fill the well
And breathe ever deep
Then promptly break the golden rule
Not thinking before I speak
Will it be
Will it be where the journey ends
So still
The silence in my head no no no
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
NOT GONNA GIVE UP on you
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
No matter what you do
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
Despite what you don’t say
I’m NOT GONNA GIVE UP
You will come back to me someday
K. Jacobsen 2020 ©Kurly Queen