de~ku sings a high-energy anthem in Never Give Up from the album Music Supplement5. The artist writes and composes a defiant melody about finding strength in responsibility. Powerful vocals urge listeners to keep fighting through dark times.
Released: November 4, 2025
Never Give Up
De~Ku • From “Music Supplement5”
Music Supplement5’s Never Give Up Japanese Lyrics English Translation
de~ku describes carrying ‘a reality heavier than dreams’ to protect loved ones. The lyrics show how hearing ‘you are here’ helps someone stand again. Words like ‘the number of times you’ve fallen is proof of your strength’ reframe struggle as courage.
AhhhAhhh
Akiramen NaDon’t you give up
Go AheadGo ahead
Dore Dake Kurakute MoNo matter how dark it gets
Sono Te De Terase LightShine the light with those hands of yours
Nagedashitakute Asa Ga KitsukuteWhen you wanna quit and the mornings are too much
Kagami No Naka De Fake SmilePutting on a fake smile in the mirror
Mitaku Mo Nai Genjitsu (riaru)Facing a ‘reality’ you don’t even wanna see
Taete Nomikomu Nichijou No TrialEnduring and swallowing the trials of everyday life
Eranda N Da Yo Kono Michi OI’m the one who chose this path
Nigetatte Ii Demo Modoru NaraIt’s okay to run, but if you’re coming back
Fumidasu Tame No ‘ima’ O ErabeChoose this ‘moment’ to take your next step
Mamoru Mono Ga Dekita ImaNow that I’ve found something to protect
Yowane Yori Mo ‘susume’ Tte KoeInstead of complaints, I hear a voice saying ‘keep going’
Dareka No Tame Ni Nagasu NamidaThe tears shed for someone else’s sake
That’s LoveThat’s love
Mukuwarenakute Mo KamawanaiI don’t care if there’s no reward
That’s StrongThat’s strength
Jibun Ja Nakute Mo IiIt doesn’t have to be for my own sake
Kono Ayumi Ga Dareka No Chikara NiIf these steps can become someone else’s power
Akiramen Na Mamoru MonoDon’t give up on what you’re protecting
Yume Yori Omoi ‘genjitsu’ MoEven a ‘reality’ that’s heavier than dreams
Zenbu Seotte Susumu TameTo carry it all and keep moving forward
Nigirishimeru Sono FireTake hold of that fire inside you
Ah Ano Koro ShinjitetaAh, what I used to believe in back then
Yume Wa Ima Doko IttaWhere did those dreams go now?
Kyuuryoubi Hotto SuruJust feeling relieved when payday comes
Dakedo Kokoro MoeteneeBut my heart isn’t burning anymore
Reeru No Ue Hashiru DakeJust running along the tracks laid out for me
Demo Sono Senaka Ni Tomoru ‘omoi’But there’s a ‘feeling’ lighting up my back
‘omae Ga Iru’ Tte IwaretaSomeone told me, ‘I’m glad you’re here’
Sono Hitokoto De Mata TatetaWith just those words, I could stand up again
Nakama Mo Iru Kazoku Mo IruI’ve got my friends and I’ve got my family
Dakara Koso TomareneeThat’s exactly why I can’t stop now
Dareka No Egao O Mamoru TameTo protect the smiles of the people I love
Kyou Mo Ore Wa Ha O KuishibaruI’ll grit my teeth and push through today too
Negai Nante Suteta KedoI threw away my wishes a long time ago
Still Dreamin’I’m still dreamin’
Sore Demo Mune No Oku NiBut even so, deep inside my chest
Still Burnin’It’s still burnin’
Hidane NokotteruThe embers are still there
Kiechainai Just MoveThey haven’t gone out, so just move
Akiramen Na OwatteneeDon’t give up, it’s not over yet
Kyou O Ikiru Sore Dake De BraveJust living through today makes you brave
Tachidomatte Mo Mata HajimeroEven if you stop, just start over again
‘ima Shika Nai’ Sakebe Louder‘It’s now or never,’ scream it louder
Akiramen Na Kobushi AgeroDon’t give up, raise your fist high
Yowakute Mo Ii Koe O DaseIt’s okay to be weak, just let your voice out
Dareka No Senaka Osu Uta OA song to give someone a push forward
Kono Ippo Ni KizamikomeCarve it into every single step you take
Mou Muri Ka Mo… Tte Omotta YoruOn those nights when I thought I couldn’t go on…
Dareka No Koe De Mata AruketaI could walk again because of someone’s voice
Ano Hi No ‘akiramen Na’Those words ‘don’t give up’ from that day
Ima Wa Ore Ga Todokeru BanNow it’s my turn to pass them on
Mienai Ashita DemoEven if I can’t see what tomorrow holds
Shinjite Mitai Jibun O…I want to try believing in myself…
Ah Ah AhAh Ah Ah
Hikari Wa Mada Koko Ni AruThe light is still right here
Ah Ah AhAh Ah Ah
Sono Koe Ga Michibiku YoThat voice will lead the way
Don’t Stop Keep On Goin’Don’t stop, keep on goin’
Raise It Up Keep On Burnin’Raise it up, keep on burnin’
Stand Up Soldier Still Survivin’Stand up soldier, you’re still survivin’
Never Give Up We Risin’Never give up, we’re risin’
Akiramen Na Orete Mo IiDon’t give up, it’s okay if you break
Taoreta Kazu Ga Tsuyosa No AkashiThe number of times you’ve fallen is proof of your strength
Kobushi Nigitte Namida FuiteClench your fists and wipe away those tears
Sono Ippo Ni Imi Ga AruThere’s a meaning in every single step
Akiramen Na Omae RashikuDon’t give up, just be yourself
Ikiteku Koto Ga Saikou No ShouriLiving your life is the ultimate victory
Warawaretatte KamawaneeI don’t care if they laugh at me
Kono Koe De Michi O HirakeI’ll carve out a path with this voice of mine
…mada Owattenai Yo Ne…It’s not over yet, is it?
Never Give UpNever give up
Akiramen NaDon’t you give up
Never Give Up Music Video
The Never Give Up lyrics translation offers motivation for those facing daily battles. de~ku writes that perseverance becomes power for others. This song shines as a battle cry for anyone needing inspiration.