"Hey guys,
We just read ourselves that Andy and Alex left the band, they did in fact leave but this happened a couple months ago. We've been touring for months without them, everything is fine and Just Surrender is in no way breaking up. We're actually about to announce our tour dates for September / October as well as a UK tour for November. We're currently auditioning new members. Come check us out on Warped tour this weekend!
- Just Surrender"
Jason Maffucci - Bass/Vocals
Dan Simons - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Miller - Drums
Stronger Now
Just Surrender Lyrics
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You can feel the pressure rising with attention
Your destiny is calling
(Pick up, pick up)
But the markets overcrowded
(Let's eat it up?)
I've seen the dream
And in the back and thinned lines you're a dollar sign
I saw the dotted line
I see your name in lights
I stand alone
Because no one can save you when you've sunk this low
It's the glitz and glamour
We all need to find alone
Why does it seem like no one can save their own soul
With all the glitz and the glamorous
So this is what it's going to do
You're pocket change in the pocket of a designer suit
You're a product of the city
To be bought and sold
Where the money pays the bills
And your sales are low
I've seen your dreams
(I've seen your dreams)
Trampled in the streets
(Trampled in the streets)
And they're collecting in the gutters for the rats to eat
Another stringent team of the American dream
I stand alone
Because no one can save you when you've sunk this low
It's the glitz and glamour
We all need to find alone
Why does it seem like no one can save their own soul
With all the glitz and the glamorous
This is our call
(This is our call)
This is our time
(This is our time)
We have to shine
We're stronger now
Did you think that we could ever make it out
Did you think that we could ever make it out
Did you think that we could ever make it out
We're stronger now
Did you think that we could ever make it out
Did you think that we could make it out
Or we'd just sink back into the ground
We're stronger now
Did you think that we could ever make it out
Did you think that we could make it out
Or we'd just sink back into the ground
I stand alone
Because no one can save you when you've sunk this low
It's the glitz and glamour
We all need to find alone
Why does it seem like no one can save their own soul
With all the glitz and the glamorous
I stand alone
Because no one can save you when you've sunk this low
It's the glitz and glamour
We all need to find alone
Why does it seem like no one can save their own soul
With all the glitz and the glamorous
The lyrics of Just Surrender’s “Stronger Now” convey the struggle of individuals in a society where their worth and dreams are reduced to dollar signs, where they have become “pocket change” in the pocket of a designer suit. The pressure to succeed and be noticed is overwhelming, and the allure of “glitz and glamour” can be dangerous, leading to individuals sinking low and losing themselves. The singer emphasizes that no one can save someone who has sunk so low, and it is up to individuals to find their own strength and shine through in their struggles. The repeated phrase “Did you think that we could ever make it out” could be interpreted as a challenge to society’s systemic oppression and a declaration that individuals are capable of overcoming it and becoming stronger.
The lyrics paint a poignant picture of the harsh realities of modern society, where a person’s worth is determined by their success, and everything and everyone is up for sale. To be successful, people must play the game, but the game is corrupt, and people end up losing themselves in pursuit of the fame and fortune they seek. The singer highlights the importance of standing alone, being strong, and finding one’s own light in the midst of the darkness. The song speaks to individuals who may feel lost, reminding them of their inherent worth and the strength that they possess.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is it, you're under the knife
This is the moment, you are in a stressful situation
You can feel the pressure rising with attention
The stress is building up due to increased focus on the situation
Your destiny is calling
Your future is at stake
(Pick up, pick up)
Take action and face the situation
But the markets overcrowded
The competition is fierce
(Let's eat it up?)
Are we going to overcome the competition?
I've seen the dream
I know what you want to achieve
In open eyes
Without hiding the truth
And in the back and thinned lines you're a dollar sign
Your worth is reduced to a monetary value
I saw the dotted line
I can see the agreements and commitments you have made
I see your name in lights
I see the potential for you to become successful
Because no one can save you when you've sunk this low
When you are at your lowest, relying on others is not enough
It's the glitz and glamour
The facade of success and happiness
We all need to find alone
We all need to discover our true selves and motivations by ourselves
Why does it seem like no one can save their own soul
Why does it seem like people cannot find their own happiness and fulfillment
With all the glitz and the glamorous
Even with the lure of success and happiness
You're pocket change in the pocket of a designer suit
You are seen as insignificant by those who hold the power
You're a product of the city
Your identity is shaped by your environment
To be bought and sold
To be exploited for profit
Where the money pays the bills
Financial stability is necessary for survival in this environment
And your sales are low
You are not succeeding as well as you could be
Trampled in the streets
Your dreams are crushed and lost
And they're collecting in the gutters for the rats to eat
Your lost dreams are forgotten and unimportant
Another stringent team of the American dream
Another failed attempt at achieving the ideal life
This is our call
This is our opportunity
This is our time
This is the moment we have been waiting for
We have to shine
We have to showcase our talents and achievements
Did you think that we could ever make it out
Did you doubt that we could succeed?
Or we'd just sink back into the ground
Or we would give up and fail
We're stronger now
We have become more resilient and capable
I stand alone
I am self-reliant
Contributed by Amelia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.