Surrender
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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Is it alright, now your back?s against the wall?
Baby, is it still the same?
Do you wonder? Is it on and back again?
[Chorus]
Surrender, baby, surrender
Surrender, baby, surrender
I know it, what we said that day
Are you under? Did it matter anyway?
You told me, what you said is true
Does it all mean waiting back alone and blue?
[Chorus: x2]
Baby, can you hear me call?
Is it alright, now your back?s against the wall?
Baby, is it still the same?
Do you wonder? Is it on and back again?
[Chorus: x2]
Surrender
The lyrics of Electric Light Orchestra's Surrender tell a story of a person reaching out to their lover, asking if they can hear their call and if they are back against the wall. The singer wonders if things are still the same and if they are both still committed to each other. They reflect on something that was said earlier, asking if it mattered in the end and if what was stated was true. The questions raised are those that one may typically ask when they are unsure about the future of their relationship.
The concept of surrender in the chorus is one that can be interpreted in many ways. It can signify a need to let go of control and give in to what is meant to happen, or it can be a plea for the other person to give in and stay committed to the relationship. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for surrender, implying that they want the person they are speaking to give into love and commit to the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Surrender are open to different interpretations, but they all revolve around the theme of commitment and surrendering to love. It is a beautiful song that highlights the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, can you hear me call?
Asking if the person is able to hear and pay attention
Is it alright, now your back?s against the wall?
Wondering if everything is still alright even though things aren't going well
Baby, is it still the same?
Asking if things are still the same as before
Do you wonder? Is it on and back again?
Questioning if the person is wondering if things are repeating themselves
[Chorus] Surrender, baby, surrender
Surrender, baby, surrender
Repeating the word surrender, possibly indicating that is the solution to the problems
I know it, what we said that day
Acknowledging that the singer remembers what was said
Are you under? Did it matter anyway?
Questioning if the person is feeling pressured, and if what was said even mattered
You told me, what you said is true
Recalling what the person said and acknowledging its truth
Does it all mean waiting back alone and blue?
Questioning whether the situation means that the singer will be left feeling sad and alone
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus again
Baby, can you hear me call?
Repeating the first verse again
Is it alright, now your back?s against the wall?
Repeating the second verse again
Baby, is it still the same?
Repeating the third verse again
Do you wonder? Is it on and back again?
Repeating the fourth verse again
[Chorus: x2] Surrender
Repeating the chorus one final time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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Dave Webb
This song is a stand out and gets me moving. One of my favorite bonus tracks ever.
Игорь Дзержинск
А меня как эта песня двигает!!! Ты бы знал, далекий товарищ!
Dave Webb
@Игорь Дзержинск Yes, it's fun to hear it after all these years.
Игорь Дзержинск
@Dave Webb великая музыка не имеет времени. Спасибо тебе, товарищ, что ответил мне.
DreamWolfPics
What a masterpiece! I think this would have been a hit had it been released in the 70s.
HDaviator
It was, but it sounds like it came out in the 80s. Perhaps it was too ahead of its time.
Marnix ten Brinke
No it wasn't. It was released in 2006.
Jonas Grey Lindley
Looks like I'm wrong...
Walter Hermann
@Marnix ten Brinke The title was written for the 1976 album "A New World Record", but not released on it. It was released in 2006 on the remastered version as a bonus track.
Fred Bear
Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Surrender (Audio). (C) 1976 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment