Don't Back Down (Georgina Rodriquez song)

"Don't Back Down" is the debut single by Flemish-based Kuboian singer Georgina Rodriquez. It was co-written by Blade Holter and DJ Kubin, and released as a single on 29th August, 2004. Rodriquez made the main rhythm of the song by humming to herself one day. It serves as the lead single from Rodriquez's debut studio album, By Your Side.

"Don't Back Down" peaked at number 3 on the Karuboia charts in September 2004, and later reached the top 40 in both the Netherlands and Flanders in October that year. In the United Kingdom, though it only peaked at number 71, it was able to remain on the chart for 31 non-consecutive weeks and was certified a Gold certificate by the BPI. It has also been certified a Platinum certificate by the KSR.

Background
The main rhythm of the song was made by Rodriquez after humming to herself one day in early 2004. According to Kubin, the song was written over a 45-minute period. He originally suggested the song to have a guest feature from an urban artist to help Rodriquez received more international attention, but eventually went against the idea on request from Rodriquez and her family.

The single's B-side, "Can't Believe My Eyes", is featured as a bonus track on the iTunes edition of By Your Side.

Lyrics and composition
"Don't Back Down" is written in the key of D flat major and has a tempo of 98 beats per minute. According to Rodriquez, the song's lyrics are about regaining motivation when one suffers depression.

Chart performance
"Don't Back Down" debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 5th September, 2004 at number 71, which was also its peak in the country. Despite its low peak, it remained in the top 100 for 30 weeks (not including its 2020 re-entry), with its last appearance being at number 97 on 17th July, 2005.

After Rodriquez performed the song at the Ericka Streets Tribute Concert in November 2020, it re-entered the Karuboia Singles Chart at number 18 and the UK Singles Chart at number 86.

Music video
A music video for the song was filmed in September 2004. It was shot under a very low budget, and simply consists of Rodriquez leaving her house and walking through the road she lives in to meet up with a group of friends. The video currently has over 120 million views on YouTube.

Kuboian CD single

 * 1) "Don't Back Down"
 * 2) "Can't Believe My Eyes"
 * 3) "Don't Back Down" (instrumental)

Kuboian cassette single

 * 1) "Don't Back Down"
 * 2) "Can't Believe My Eyes"

UK CD single

 * 1) "Don't Back Down"
 * 2) "Don't Back Down" (UK radio edit)
 * 3) "Can't Believe Me Eyes"
 * 4) "Don't Back Down" (Vertigo remix)