Characterized as being non-compromising in their faith, with guitar-driven, powerfully fast, sophisticated hardcore punk music and non-cheesey christian lyrics. Their songs were often sharp, deep, and intelligently written, with subjects ranging from modern pragmaticism, social injustice, personal struggles, and practical spiritual insights.
Originally based in Orange County, California, they moved in 2001 to Illinois to join with Jesus People USA (aka JPUSA), an intentional christian community and urban ministry serving inner-city Chicago with national and international branches of ministry. There, they became one of the top bands on the JPUSA-run record label, Grrr Records.
In the winter of 2005 they retired from touring and recording in order to focus on their families and other ministry callings, with a reunion show at the 2006 Cornerstone Festival.
After playing cornerstone 07 the band has begun playing shows yet again and it is uncertain if the worship album that was promised will actually be completed.
Never Surrender
Headnoise Lyrics
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Have you compromised, have you left the fight,
wake up smell the coffee, your asleep in the light,
have you walked away, have you turned your back
can't you get it through your head you under attack.
Have you read the word when trials come your way,
we are soldiers of the cross can you hear us say…
Never Surrender, never, never surrender
setting captives free, come and follow Christ
leave the world behind love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
We will persevere when trails come our way,
we are soldiers of the cross, can you hear us say
Never Surrender, never, never surrender
Victims of rejected, nihilistic, self-seeking,
godless generation listen or it's over for you my friends…
Join the battle, liberty preach the gospel, we've been freed,
follow Christ, leave the world, loving God,
all heart, soul, mind, persevere, till we go home,
we are soldiers of the cross, join our ranks
The song "Never Surrender" by Headnoise is a call to action for Christians who may have lost their passion and are no longer actively fighting in the battle against evil. The lyrics start off asking if the listener has compromised or walked away from the fight and urges them to wake up and realize that they are constantly under attack. The song then goes on to encourage listeners to join the battle for liberty and preach the gospel, leaving behind their worldly desires and following Christ with all their heart, soul, and mind. The phrases "never surrender" and "we are soldiers of the cross" are repeated throughout the song to remind listeners that they must stand strong and fight for their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Never Surrender, never, never surrender
The song's main message is to never give up, even in the face of adversity.
Have you compromised, have you left the fight,
The song questions if the listener has given up on their beliefs and stopped fighting for what they believe in.
wake up smell the coffee, your asleep in the light,
The song urges the listener to wake up and realize that they may be complacent and not taking action towards their goals.
have you walked away, have you turned your back
The song continues to question if the listener has abandoned their beliefs.
can't you get it through your head you under attack.
The song warns that the listener's beliefs are under attack, and they need to defend them.
Have you read the word when trials come your way,
The song asks if the listener has read religious texts in preparation for struggles and hardships they may face.
we are soldiers of the cross can you hear us say…
The song suggests that the listener is not alone in their beliefs and that others will join them in their cause.
Will you join the battle, fight for liberty, we preach the gospel, setting captives free,
The song encourages the listener to join in the fight for liberty and to spread religious teachings to free others from their spiritual captivity.
come and follow Christ, leave the world behind love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
The song urges the listener to devote themselves to their faith, leaving worldly pursuits behind.
We will persevere when trails come our way,
The song promises that those committed to their faith will persist even during difficult times.
Victims of rejected, nihilistic, self-seeking, godless generation listen or it's over for you my friends…
The song warns listeners that if they do not embrace religion, they risk being lost in a generation that lacks direction and purpose.
Join the battle, liberty preach the gospel, we've been freed, follow Christ, leave the world, loving God, all heart, soul, mind, persevere, till we go home,
The song continues to urge the listener to join the fight for religious freedom, to follow Christ, and to devote themselves entirely to their faith.
we are soldiers of the cross, join our ranks
The song concludes by extending an invitation to like-minded individuals to join the cause and become soldiers fighting for their religion.
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.