I Prevail is an American post-hardcore/metalcore band formed in Southfield,… Read Full Bio ↴I Prevail is an American post-hardcore/metalcore band formed in Southfield, Michigan, in 2013. They released their first EP „Heart vs Mind” a year later. Their rise to popularity came after releasing a cover of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space (also in 2014), which ended up reaching certified platinum in the US. Since then, the band has released three albums:
- Lifelines in 2016, which reached #15 on the Billboard 200,
- Trauma in 2019, which became their most successful album yet - receiving both a Best Rock Album Grammy nomination, as well as a Best Metal Performance nomination for the album’s first single - „Bow Down”,
- True Power in 2022.

Four of I Prevail’s songs have landed on the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 2019’s „Hurricane” reaching #1.

Lineup:
Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
Eric Vanlerberghe – clean harsh vocals
Steve Menoian – lead guitar
Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gabe Helguera – drums

My Heart I Surrender
I Prevail Lyrics

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I'm a ghost in your eyes
A shadow you can't seem to recognize
I have a thought of you for every, star in the sky
But I'm scared, I'll never cross your mind
Yeah, I'm scared

Will our stars ever align?
Will two hearts, beat in time?

These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender
Chasing love that can never be mine
Maybe one day you'll realize
These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender

And I can't count the times
I stayed awake pretending you were mine
Now I'm left here with this emptiness inside,
Why can't I make you mine?

Will our stars ever align?
Will two hearts, beat in time?
These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender
Chasing love that can never be mine
Maybe one day you'll realize
These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender

Will our stars ever align?
Will two hearts, beat in time?
These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender
Chasing love that can never be mine
Maybe one day you'll realize

These words you should always remember,
To you, my heart I surrender

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "My Heart I Surrender" by I Prevail depict the longing and unrequited love of the singer towards the person they desire. The opening lines describe how the singer feels invisible and not recognized by their object of affection. Despite this, they have deep feelings for this person, as signified by the line "I have a thought of you for every star in the sky." However, the singer is afraid that their love will never be reciprocated, as symbolized by the line "But I'm scared, I'll never cross your mind."

The chorus expresses the singer's hopes and fears for their relationship. They wonder if their stars will ever align and if they will ever be able to synchronize their heartbeats with their beloved. However, they also acknowledge the painful reality that the love they are chasing can never be theirs. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing their desire that the person they love will realize the depth of their feelings and always remember the surrendering of their heart.

Overall, the lyrics of "My Heart I Surrender" are a poignant portrayal of the pain and longing that come with unrequited love. The song touches on the universal themes of love, hope, and heartbreak, making it relatable to many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a ghost in your eyes
I feel invisible and unnoticed in your presence.

A shadow you can't seem to recognize
You don't pay attention to me and don't know how much I care about you.

I have a thought of you for every, star in the sky
I constantly think about you even when you're not aware of my presence.

But I'm scared, I'll never cross your mind
I'm afraid that you will never think of me in the same way I think of you.

Will our stars ever align?
Will we ever be together?

Will two hearts, beat in time?
Will our hearts ever beat as one?

These words you should always remember,
I want to be remembered, even if it's only in your thoughts.

To you, my heart I surrender
I am giving myself to you completely, even though it may not be reciprocated.

Chasing love that can never be mine
I am pursuing a love that is unattainable.

Maybe one day you'll realize
I hope that one day you will understand how much I care about you.

And I can't count the times
I have lost track of how often

I stayed awake pretending you were mine
I have imagined being with you many a sleepless night.

Now I'm left here with this emptiness inside,
I feel empty and incomplete without you.

Why can't I make you mine?
I wish I could have a chance to be with you and make you mine.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Burkheiser, Steve Menoian, Bernard James Perry, Leeland James Runestad, Richard Julius Vanlerberghe

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