I Won't Give In
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2013}}
{{Infobox song
| name = I Won't Give In
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Asking Alexandria
| album = The Black
| released = 27 May 2015
| format =
| recorded =
| studio =
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| genre = Post-hardcore
| length = 3:49
| label = Sumerian
| writer =
- Ben Bruce
- James Cassells
- Denis Shaforstov
- Joey Sturgis
| producer = Joey Sturgis
| prev_title = Someone, Somewhere (Popkong remix)
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = Undivided
| next_year = 2015
}}
"I Won't Give In" is a song by English rock band Asking Alexandria. It was released on 27 May 2015 as the first single from their fourth studio album The Black. It marks the first song featuring new frontman Denis Stoff after the departure of former vocalist Danny Worsnop in January 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/asking_alexandria_release_first_single_with_new_singer_denis_shaforostov_i|title=Asking Alexandria release first single with new singer Denis Shaforostov, "I Won't Give In"|work=Alternative Press|date=27 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/danny_worsnop_has_left_asking_alexandria|title=Danny Worsnop has left Asking Alexandria - UPDATED|work=Alternative Press|date=23 January 2015}}
Background and lyrics
After former vocalist Danny Worsnop's departure in early 2015, the band have replaced him with Denis Stoff (former member of Make Me Famous and Down & Dirty). Bruce has stated that the departure of Worsnop was "inevitable" and that Worsnop has no longer cared about the band.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/danny-worsnop-asking-alexandria-very-happy-to-hear/|title=Danny Worsnop 'Very Happy' for Asking Alexandria|work=Loudwire}} The lyrics of this song are believed to be written towards Worsnop as confirmed by guitarist Ben Bruce. Worsnop had a positive response, saying "Glad to hear shit's still going strong".{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-ben-bruce-spiteful-lyrics-directed-at-danny-worsnop/|title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce: Lyrics Aimed at Danny Worsnop|work=Loudwire}}
Music video
The band have released a lyric video for the song on 27 May 2015 on their YouTube channel to announce the new single.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R4vcHzE5z0|title=Asking Alexandria - I Won't Give In (2015)|date=26 May 2015|work=YouTube}} On 23 September 2015, the band have released the music video for the song made from footage collected from the band playing Vans Warped Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/asking-alexandria-i-wont-give-in-video-released/|title=Asking Alexandria: 'I Won't Give In' Video Released - Blabbermouth.net|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=23 September 2015}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0Bu_klgvo|title=Asking Alexandria - I Won't Give In (Official Music Video)|date=23 September 2015|work=YouTube}}
Personnel
- Denis Stoff – lead vocals
- Ben Bruce – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar
- Sam Bettley – bass
- James Cassells – drums
Charts
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| {{single chart|Billboardmainstreamrock|16|artist=Asking Alexandria|access-date=12 May 2021}} |
| US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/asking-alexandria/chart-history/rkt/|title=Asking Alexandria Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales)|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=12 May 2021}}
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=I Won't Give In|artist=Asking Alexandria|type=single|award=Gold|accessdate=6 December 2023|relyear=2013|certyear=2023}}
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References
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{{Asking Alexandria}}
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Category:Asking Alexandria songs