1999's Breathing Tornados marked a new direction for Lee as he introduced synths and increased instrumentation into his sound. The album was a huge success, with the first single, "Cigarettes Will Kill You", finishing second in that year's Triple J Hottest 100. Lee also enjoyed success with the single "Something Borrowed, Something Blue" - from the album hey you. yes you. - reaching no 22 in 2002's Triple J Hottest 100.
In 2001 he joined forces with Evan Dando, Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick and Jason Schwartzman of Phantom Planet and acting fame. Calling themselves Dando Lee Petersson Schwartzman, they recorded a single, "Dead or Anything", at Globe Studios, New York.
During 2003 he teamed up with Ben Kweller and Ben Folds for a side project entitled The Bens. They recorded four songs together in Nashville, resulting in a self-titled EP.
In late 2004, he left Steve Pavlovic's Modular Recordings and started up his own record label, Ten Fingers. The first release on the label was the single, "Gamble Everything For Love", followed by the album, Awake Is The New Sleep in February 2005. A defining release in his career, the album showcased a much brighter, positive side of Lee's personality, in contrast to his previous darker musings. Awake Is The New Sleep received several nominations for the 2005 Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, and Lee won Best Male Artist, Best Independent Release, and Single Of The Year for "Catch My Disease". Catch My Disease was also number 2 on the 2005 Triple J Hottest 100.
In September 2007, Lee released his sixth solo album, named "Ripe" after the final song on the record. The album is somewhat controversial, with most songs relating in some way to sex, lust and love. Mandy Moore features on the album in the song "Birds and Bees", and Benji Madden plays electric guitar in "Sex Without Love". It also features Sara Watkins, Rachael Yamagata, Charlotte Martin, Ned Bower, Taylor Locke and Robert Schwatzman (who is also credited for co-writing 'Sex Without Love'). It was a big step away from the spiritual "Awake is the New Sleep", but shows Lee's need for change in songs. The album was produced by John Alagia and released under the Inertia/Ten Fingers label 'Awake is the New Sleep' was released under.
February 2009 brought the release of his latest LP entitled "The Rebirth of Venus." This release also includes a bonus disk that includes six cover songs that Ben has done including "Kids" by MGMT and "New Wave" by Against Me!.
Surrender
Ben Lee Lyrics
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And I have seen the sweet sunset
I thought maybe I was this
I found out that I am that
Let go
Give in
Give up
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
All the things I long to touch
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
They don't matter all that much
When I'm falling at your feet
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Oh yeah!
Come on
No one puts baby in the corner
Yeah
Well I can't promise I won't fall
And I can't say I'm never scared
I can't promise much at all
But when you call me I'll be there
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
The lyrics to Ben Lee's song Surrender are about giving in and letting go, surrendering to love and the moment. The first two lines, "Well I have felt an angel's kiss and I have seen the sweet sunset," describe moments of beauty and wonder, suggesting that the singer has experienced life deeply. The lines "I thought maybe I was this, I found out that I am that" suggest that the singer has been searching for something and has discovered that the most important thing is surrendering to love.
The chorus repeats the phrases "Let go, give in, give up, surrender" four times. The repetition of these words emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the moment and allowing oneself to be vulnerable. The second verse adds more detail to the lyrics, describing the singer's desire for material goods like "all the things I long to touch" and "all the tastes that seem so sweet." However, the singer realizes that these things are not as important as surrendering to love and being with the person they love.
The bridge of the song includes a reference to the movie Dirty Dancing with the line "No one puts baby in the corner." This line suggests that the singer is willing to stand up for and protect their love, no matter what obstacles come their way. The final verse further emphasizes the importance of surrender, saying "I can't promise much at all, but when you call me I'll be there." This line shows that the singer is willing to surrender their own desires and needs for the sake of the person they love, and will always be there for them.
Overall, the lyrics to Surrender are about the importance of giving in and letting go, surrendering to love and the moment. Through the use of vivid imagery and repetition, Ben Lee emphasizes the significance of surrender and vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I have felt an angel's kiss
I have experienced something extraordinary
And I have seen the sweet sunset
I have witnessed natural beauty
I thought maybe I was this
I thought I was something special
I found out that I am that
I realized that I am special
All the things I long to touch
All the things I desire
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
All the things that give me pleasure
They don't matter all that much
They are not as important as you
When I'm falling at your feet
When I am close to you
Oh yeah!
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
Come on
Encouragement or persuasion to take action
No one puts baby in the corner
A reference to a famous line from a movie, asserting one's independence and refusal to be ignored
Well I can't promise I won't fall
I cannot guarantee that I will not fail
And I can't say I'm never scared
I cannot claim to be fearless
I can't promise much at all
I cannot make grand promises
But when you call me I'll be there
But I will be there for you when you need me
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BENJAMIN MICHAEL LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Garfield the cat
Well I have felt an angel's kiss
And I have seen the sweet sunset
I thought maybe I was this
I found out that I am that
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
All the things I long to touch
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
They don't matter all that much
When I'm falling at your feet
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Oh yeah!
Come on!
No one puts baby in the corner!
Yeah!
Well I can't promise I won't fall
And I can't say I'm never scared
I can't promise much at all
But when you call me I'll be there
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
sweet lady
Lyrics
Well I have felt an angel's kiss
And I have seen the sweet sunset
I thought maybe I was this
I found out that I am that
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
All the things I long to touch
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
They don't matter all that much
When I'm falling at your feet
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Oh yeah!
Come on!
No-one puts baby in the corner!
Yeah!
Well I can't promise I won't fall
And I can't say I'm never scared
I can't promise much at all
But when you call me I'll be there
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
justanotherrandomchannel
Such an awesome song heard on life unexpected. Cant stop listening to it lyrics are ao true
Garfield the cat
Well I have felt an angel's kiss
And I have seen the sweet sunset
I thought maybe I was this
I found out that I am that
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
All the things I long to touch
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
They don't matter all that much
When I'm falling at your feet
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Oh yeah!
Come on!
No one puts baby in the corner!
Yeah!
Well I can't promise I won't fall
And I can't say I'm never scared
I can't promise much at all
But when you call me I'll be there
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
dsantiago99
Thank you for uploading this song! It´s so beautiful! :)
Brian Peters
the Key to overcoming addiction. just a truly simple beautiful song
H
Still good tho!
#lifeunexpected
Garfield the cat
I wish this song had lyrics.
Garfield the cat
@sweet lady Thanks.
sweet lady
Lyrics
Well I have felt an angel's kiss
And I have seen the sweet sunset
I thought maybe I was this
I found out that I am that
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
All the things I long to touch
And all the tastes that seem so sweet
They don't matter all that much
When I'm falling at your feet
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Oh yeah!
Come on!
No-one puts baby in the corner!
Yeah!
Well I can't promise I won't fall
And I can't say I'm never scared
I can't promise much at all
But when you call me I'll be there
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Let go
Give in
Give up
Surrender
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Harrison Koyilla
sweet
Lisa Gentille
Be healthy, my love.