Surrender
Birdy Lyrics
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The heart drifts from hot to cold
You think it can't make up its mind
But suddenly it's always known
Suddenly it's always known
And if I could reach the Northern Lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
Delays on the District line
Looking at pictures on my phone
And I said I didn't miss you but I lied, mm
Told myself I let you go
Told myself I let you go
And if I could reach the Northern Lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Sometimes I try so hard to fight
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender (ooh)
Surrender (ooh)
Surrender (ooh)
And if I could reach the Northern Lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Sometimes I try so hard to fight
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
The song Surrender by Birdy is a beautiful and emotional love ballad that explores the difficulties of grappling with one's own heart and falling in love. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the "strangest wilderness inside" that seems to lead to confusion and uncertainty within the heart. However, despite this, the heart seems to know what it's doing all along, as if it's always had the answers to life's emotional questions deep down. The singer expresses a desire to reach the Northern Lights, perhaps as a metaphor for reaching a higher understanding or enlightenment, in order to comprehend and reconcile these conflicting emotions.
The second verse takes on a more personal approach, depicting the singer's own struggles with missing someone that they previously tried to let go of. The lyrics use the example of someone looking at pictures on their phone while riding the District line, seemingly lost in thought as they wrestle with their emotions. The repetition of the word "surrender" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that sometimes, it's better to just let go and embrace love rather than continuing to fight against it.
Overall, Surrender is a beautifully written and performed love song that reflects on the complications and battles that come with falling in love. Its poignant lyrics and stunning vocals make it a standout track on Birdy's album.
Line by Line Meaning
Strangest wilderness inside
The heart is full of mysteries and contradictions
The heart drifts from hot to cold
Emotions fluctuate between intense passion and apathy
You think it can't make up its mind
It seems indecisive and unpredictable
But suddenly it's always known
But suddenly it knows what it wants and needs
And if I could reach the Northern Lights
If there was a way to achieve enlightenment or insight,
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Perhaps then I could comprehend the complexities of life and love
Sometimes I try so hard to fight
I struggle to resist the pull of my true desires
When all I want to do is fall
Even though I know it may be dangerous or foolish
Into the night
Into the unknown
Into your arms, surrender
I want to let go and be vulnerable with you
Delays on the District line
I'm stuck in a frustrating situation
Looking at pictures on my phone
Trying to distract myself from missing you
And I said I didn't miss you but I lied, mm
I pretended to be over you, but I wasn't
Told myself I let you go
I convinced myself that I moved on
Surrender (ooh)
Letting go of control and giving in to love's power
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Jasmine Lucilla Elisabeth Van Den Bogaerde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 1]
Strangers wilderness inside
The heart trips from hot to cold
You think he can make up its mind
But suddenly it's always no
Suddenly it's always no
[Chorus]
And if I could reach the Northern lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Sometimes I try so hard to find
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
Ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
Delay is on the district line
Lookin' at pictures on my phone
And I said I didn't miss you but I lied, hmm
I told myself I'd let you go
Told myself I'd let you go
[Chorus]
And if I could reach the Northern lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Sometimes I try so hard to find
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrеnder
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Surrender
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Surrеnder
Ooh-ooh, ooh
[Chorus]
And if I could reach the Northern lights
Maybe then I'd understand it all
Sometimes I try so hard to find
When all I want to do is fall
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
[Outro]
Into the night
Into your arms, surrender
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
@rikelapashaj6372
Why is she so underrated? 🥺
I feel like Birdy makes music for tender hearted people, that kind of music that touches your soul ❤️
@rebelrebel2567
She needs a new label .. new team .. a good manager etc
She have the full package to be bigger than adele .
@HoangAnhNguyen-og3nd
Does she care ?
@iamthelight7119
because the world you are living in is one great big lie. It's such a big lie that nobody would ever believe that it's a lie.
@LegoYodaX
She is a multi platiunum selling artist..... needs more radio play for sure though :)
@alok2897
It's okay not many people know this song but those who do, have an exquisite taste in music .
Thank you Birdy for such great music
@markuslins429
All you "underrated artist" commentators are so annoying. Ever checked Birdy's successes? I recommend Wikipedia in case you not. She has a major label record contract with Warner, had several chart hits. And a not so small fan base. Where in the world she is underrated? Because she doesn't fill stadiums like The Rolling Stones? Many less commercial sussessful musicians still have enough attention to live good from their music. So where's the sense in all this annoying comments? Just to have commented anything? Arghhhh.
Do you guys feel pity for her? Ever read her bio? She comes from a rich parent house. I ain't talking bout money in first place. Father a author, mother a concert pianist and uncle as a actor. So she was born already blessed. She got best support to become a great musician as she is, in my opinion. So I dont know what in the world she needs, what she is missing in her life or not. Though one thing, of that Im sure, she doesnt need: Sympathy for too less attention and appreciation. ;) First think then comment-
Thanks! And sorry, this had to come out, since I think it all time when reading this kind of comments.
@alok2897
@@markuslins429 I stopped reading the moment I saw "underrated artist" as I never said so , this song of hers is underrated despite being both musically and lyrically profound. Again I never said she was underrated, and I know she's had many many successes
Please have some basic reading comprehension
@alok2897
@@markuslins429 I don't know how I hit your nerve with this little comment of mine for you to write down this essay, but allow me to assure you that i never said she's underrated, only this song of hers along with some of her newer releases have not received greater recognition like they should have inspite of being great both lyrically and musically
@markuslins429
@@alok2897 Alok, I didnt mean to sound rude, sorry if I did. But I listen mostly independent music or bands like Of Monsters And Men. And when I like a song a lot like Birdy's Surrender it can happen I listen to it a half an hour or something on repeat. Then it happens I do the mistake and scroll down to comment section and usually there are many of these "underrated" comments. And I personally find them annoying and in many cases unnecessary. So it wasnt you who hit a nerve in particular, was more a general thing. And reason why Birdy dont get more attention nowadays is that pop music is dead. When I sometimes (rarely) put on a pop radio station I wonder whats wrong. There are so many great musicians out there who deserved to be played on radio. But that is music industry. It is all about business.
Anyway, even I see the downside of digital internet world with open eyes and awareness, I like platforms like YouTube so much for music. It was never so easy to get access to all diffferent kinds and styles of music as it is nowadays.
Once again, sorry if I sounded rude. I dont comment much on YouTube and Iam not a troll who enjoys to provoke.
Take care and make it well Alok. :)