Surrender
Dover Lyrics


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Change, change
Change your plans
I never knew you got so sad
I wanted just to loose some flesh
You'd better not reduce yourself

Bigger love = sadder end
I never knew you got so mad
I wanted just to loose some flesh
Don't do it at all for someone else

Loose the boyfriend
Get a roommate
Play guitar as loud as you can

Can you play that song for me?
Only that one, not the others
Long ago I used to believe
I was not like everybody
Can you play that song for me?
Only that one, not the others
Play it please!

Change, change
Change your plans
I never knew you got so sad
I wanted just to loose some flesh
You'd better not reduce yourself

Loose the boyfriend
Get a roommate
Play guitar as loud as you can

Can you play that song for me?
Only that one, not the others
Long ago I used to believe
I was just like everybody
Can you play that song for me?
Only that one, not the others
Play it please!

Help me to break the window
Look for desert days
You just left me hollow
Now I just don't believe

Can you play that song for me?
Only that one, not the others
Long ago I used to believe
I was not like everybody
Can you play that song for me?




Only that one, not the others
Play it please!

Overall Meaning

The song "Surrender" by Dover is an uplifting and empowering anthem about the need for change and self-acceptance. The opening lines "Change, change, change your plans" are a call to action, encouraging the listener to step outside of their comfort zone and embrace new possibilities. The lyrics suggest that the desire to change oneself may come from a place of sadness or disappointment, but the ultimate goal is to better oneself and not to please others.


The lines "I wanted just to lose some flesh, you'd better not reduce yourself" convey the message that self-improvement should come from a place of self-love and acceptance, and not from societal pressure to conform to certain standards. The chorus repeats the need for change and encourages the listener to take control of their life and not let anyone else dictate their decisions.


The final lines of the song "You just left me hollow, now I just don't believe" signify that surrendering to societal expectations and pressures can leave one feeling empty and unfulfilled. The song ends with a plea to play a specific song, suggesting that music can be a source of comfort and inspiration in times of change and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Change, change
The need to make a change


Change your plans
Changing current plans


I never knew you got so sad
Realizing how much someone is hurting


I wanted just to loose some flesh
Wanting to lose some weight


You'd better not reduce yourself
Don't harm yourself in the process


Bigger love = sadder end
The bigger the love, the sadder the end


Don't do it at all for someone else
Don't change for someone else


Loose the boyfriend
Lose the boyfriend


Get a roommate
Find a roommate


Play guitar as loud as you can
Play the guitar with all your might


Can you play that song for me?
Asking someone to play a certain song


Only that one, not the others
Requesting a specific song to be played


Long ago I used to believe
Reflecting on past beliefs


I was not like everybody
Feeling different from others


Play it please!
Requesting the song once again


Help me to break the window
Asking for help in causing destruction


Look for desert days
Searching for isolation


You just left me hollow
Feeling empty after someone leaves


Now I just don't believe
Losing faith in something or someone




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDALL C BOWLAND

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