Never Surrender
•Skillet• Lyrics
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You're scared to see yourself
Do you know what it's like when
You wish you were someone else
Who didn't need your help to get by
Do you know what it's like
To wanna surrender
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender
(never surrender)
Do you know what it's like when
You're not who you wanna be
Do you know what it's like to
Be your own worst enemy
Who sees the things in me I can't hide
Do you know what it's like to wanna surrender
I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender
Make me feel better
You make me feel better
You make me feel better
Put me back together
I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender
Put me back together
Never surrender
Make me feel better
I need to feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender
The song "Never Surrender" by Skillet is about the feelings of hopelessness and wanting to give up, but ultimately finding the strength to keep going with the help of someone else. The opening lines of the song, "Do you know what it's like when you're scared to see yourself?" describe a feeling of self-doubt and self-hatred. The lyrics go on to express a desire to be someone else or to not need help from others. The chorus of the song expresses a desire to feel better and to not want to live in the present state of despair anymore.
The second verse of the song takes on a slightly different tone, focusing more on the feelings of being trapped in one's own self-destructive behavior. The lyrics, "Do you know what it's like to be your own worst enemy?" speak to the internal struggle of wanting to change but feeling powerless to do so. The chorus repeats the desire to feel better and not give up, with the added line "Put me back together" expressing a need for someone else to help piece the singer back together.
Overall, "Never Surrender" is a powerful reminder of the importance of support and human connection in times of struggle, and the need to keep fighting even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever experienced the feeling of
You're scared to see yourself
Being afraid to face your own flaws and weaknesses
Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever felt like
You wish you were someone else
Wishing to have a different life or personality
Who didn't need your help to get by
Feeling undesired or not being able to contribute to others' lives
Do you know what it's like
Have you ever been in a situation where
To wanna surrender
Feeling defeated and wanting to give up
I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
Disliking how you feel and not wanting to continue it into the future
I don't wanna live like this today
Feeling unhappy with your current life situation
Make me feel better
Seeking a solution or remedy to feel emotionally better
I wanna feel better
Desiring a sense of emotional relief or comfort
Stay with me here now
Asking for support from someone in your life
And never surrender
Continuing to push forward in the face of adversity and challenges
Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever felt as though
You're not who you wanna be
Feeling like you haven't reached your full potential or aren't living the life you want
Do you know what it's like to
Have you ever experienced the feeling of
Be your own worst enemy
Sabotaging yourself or being overly self-critical
Who sees the things in me I can't hide
Having someone who can see through your facade and knows when you're struggling
Do you know what it's like to wanna surrender
Have you ever felt like giving up and feeling hopeless
Put me back together
Asking for help to rebuild or restore yourself
You make me feel better
Acknowledging that someone else has the power to bring emotional relief
Never surrender
Persisting through challenges and obstacles
I need to feel better
Expressing a strong desire for emotional relief
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, DAVE RICHARD BASSETT, JOHN COOPER, JOHN LANDRUM COOPER
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