Lyric discussion by thisparapet 

Cover art for Don't Give Up lyrics by Whitest Boy Alive, The

what a lovely song. to me its about someone who is disenchanted with society and the conformity of the people around him/her. it could also apply to a relationship, esp. the part about the making a move and the ignoring and such.... oh hell i dont really know what im talking about. but i do love this song.

I resonate mostly with the first explanation...

What I've noticed about Erlend's lyrics, as well as his music, is that he is extremely laconic through his simplicity.

This song is an entire life story of the struggle in one's mental dialogue through change, specifically that from conformity to following one's own path. As one is reasoning with one's self, the "other voice" answers these questions/doubts.

Also, the music and the lyrics have a "give and take" quality to them. The music in a sense portrays the activity of that particular line--giving the dialogue continuity through its rhythmic...