surrender
Donald Glover & Chiwetel Ejiofor Lyrics


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Give me one good reason why I shouldn't rip you apart
I can give you more than one




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Surrender" by Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor are thought-provoking and intense. The opening line, "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't rip you apart," sets the tone for the song's theme of power dynamics and dominance. The singer is exerting their power and control over another individual, and asking for a reason not to harm them.


However, the response, "I can give you more than one," flips the power dynamics and reveals that the person being threatened has agency and power of their own. The rest of the song explores this complex power struggle, with lines like "Stand up, speak up, surrender" suggesting that the best course of action may be to relinquish power and surrender.


Overall, the song speaks to the idea that power is never truly one-sided and that surrender can be a powerful choice in its own right. It's a deeply contemplative and thought-provoking piece that asks us to question our assumptions about power and control in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me one good reason why I shouldn't rip you apart
Provide me with a compelling argument or justification as to why I shouldn't physically harm you in a violent manner.


I can give you more than one
I possess multiple valid reasons or justifications for refraining from harming you in the manner you mentioned earlier.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Jeff Nathanson

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