In 1999 Jazz legend Joe Sample collaborated with Lalah on the album The Song Lives On, which became a staple on both Jazz and Smooth R&B radio, as well as topping the Jazz charts. However, it would not be until 2004 that Lalah Hathaway would resurface with her own project. She had her biggest hit single in years with an inspired cover of the late Luther Vandross' Forever, For Always, For Love, topping the Urban AC Chart and reaching Top 40 on Billboards mainstream R&B chart, a feat repeated by Outrun the Sky, Hathaway's first solo album in a decade, which was released late in the year.
Surrender
Lalah Hathaway Lyrics
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When I first got here, had to find my way
But the end of the days were dark
When I was not clear, you showed me my mistakes
But told me keep the pace, don't get lost
So I shall not fear, yeah
That's how it feels when you love me
'Cause before I'm in a rut
We multiply by the times they took from me
Used another branch from the longest tree
But now I'm in quicksand, but my mind is really onto me
Can't believe it, what I lived in
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
Do you remember? Question how I feel
I asked you were you really all?
And when you entered, you found my biggest wall
Said, is that all? Made it fall
With your wonder, yeah
It blows my mind how you love me
So it's no wonder, I feel how I feel
I can't thank you enough for what you did for me
Eh, used another branch from the longest tree
But now I'm in quicksand, but my mind is really onto me
Can't believe it, what I lived in
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
I was down on myself, and I called you
Your answer is what can I do?
So much you do for me
In the sound of my breath seen all the years
With surrender
Just the way I hear
Reporting for duty
When the feeling is good, don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
When the feeling is good, don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
Just wave
Wave, wave
In this place (if you with me just)
Wave, wave
Wave your hands (wave)
Wave, wave (in this place) whoo!
The lyrics of "Surrender" by Lalah Hathaway and Pharrell Williams describe the journey of the singer from a dark place to a better one with the help of a loved one. The song describes the feelings of gratitude towards the loved one who has helped in the singer's transformation. The song also talks about the importance of surrendering to love, learning from past mistakes, and letting go of fear. The singer is amazed by the power of love, which helped her overcome her walls and doubts. She is grateful for the chance and opportunity to grow and transform.
The lyrics also suggest that the journey towards healing and positive transformation is not a coincidence, but a result of taking in information and understanding oneself better. By learning from the mistakes and with proper guidance and understanding, one can transform and surrender to love. In the end, the song encourages the listener to wave their hands and enjoy the freedom and joy found in the journey of surrendering yourself to love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first got here, had to find my way
Right at the start, I had to discover my own path
But the end of the days were dark
I faced unhappy times at the end of each day
When I was not clear, you showed me my mistakes
When I was unsure, you showed me where I went wrong
But told me keep the pace, don't get lost
You encouraged me to continue and not give up
So I shall not fear, yeah
I will not be afraid
That's how it feels when you love me
This is how I feel when you love me
And you're my sightseer
You guide me through life and show me new things
'Cause before I'm in a rut
Before I get stuck in a bad situation
We multiply by the times they took from me
We grow stronger by persevering through difficult times
Used another branch from the longest tree
I used every last source of strength to keep going
But now I'm in quicksand, but my mind is really onto me
Despite feeling stuck, I am still determined to keep moving forward
Can't believe it, what I lived in
I am amazed at my past struggles and how far I have come
Hard to believe
It's difficult to imagine
(Surrender) but there's a difference
It's time to let go, but it's not the same as giving up
(Surrender) surrender
I choose to surrender and let go of things that don't serve me
'Cause I understand, to me
I comprehend the reasons why things happened
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
I believe that everything I experience has a purpose and provides useful information
Lemme see them hands
Show me that you're with me
Do you remember? Question how I feel
Do you recall when I doubted myself?
I asked you were you really all?
I wondered if you could truly help me overcome my struggles
And when you entered, you found my biggest wall
But when you came into my life, you were able to break down my greatest obstacle
Said, is that all? Made it fall
You asked me if that was the only thing holding me back, and then helped me overcome it
With your wonder, yeah
Your amazing qualities and actions
It blows my mind how you love me
I am surprised at how much you care for me
So it's no wonder, I feel how I feel
It's no surprise that I have strong feelings for you
I can't thank you enough for what you did for me
I am extremely grateful for everything you have done to help me
Eh, used another branch from the longest tree
Just as before, I used all possible sources of strength to keep going
I was down on myself, and I called you
I felt defeated and reached out to you for help
Your answer is what can I do?
Your response was simply, 'How can I help?'
So much you do for me
You have done so much to support me
In the sound of my breath seen all the years
In the sound of my breathing, I hear and remember everything we have been through together
With surrender
By surrendering and letting go of negative things, we will continue to grow and overcome challenges
Just the way I hear
This is what I believe and how I interpret it
Reporting for duty
I am ready and willing to do what it takes to succeed
When the feeling is good, don't ever let go, go
When things are going well, hold on to them and don't give up
Hard to believe
It's difficult to imagine
(Surrender) but there's a difference
It's time to let go, but it's not the same as giving up
(Surrender) surrender
I choose to surrender and let go of things that don't serve me
'Cause I understand, to me
I comprehend the reasons why things happened
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
I believe that everything I experience has a purpose and provides useful information
Lemme see them hands
Show me that you're with me
Just wave
Wave your hands in unity and support
Wave, wave
Continue to wave and show support
In this place (if you with me just)
Here and now, if you're with me, show your support
Wave, wave
Continue to wave and show support
Wave your hands (wave)
Keep waving to show support and unity
Wave, wave (in this place) whoo!
Continue to wave and show support in this place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pharrell Williams
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@TheRealnigga1ify
here is what i could find on the lyrics! 🎵🎶 Hey, oh, yeah, oh
When I first got here, had to find my way
But the end of the days were dark
When I was not clear, you showed me my mistakes
But told me keep the pace, don't get lost
So I shall not fear, yeah
That's how it feels when you love me
And you're my sightseer
'Cause before I'm in a rut
We multiply by the times they took from me
Used another branch from the longest tree
But now I'm in quicksand, but my mind is really onto me
Can't believe it, what I lived in
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
Do you remember? Question how I feel
I asked you were you really all?
And when you entered, you found my biggest wall
Said, is that all? Made it fall
With your wonder, yeah
It blows my mind how you love me
So it's no wonder, I feel how I feel
I can't thank you enough for what you did for me
Eh, used another branch from the longest tree
But now I'm in quicksand, but my mind is really onto me
Can't believe it, what I lived in
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
I was down on myself, and I called you
Your answer is what can I do?
So much you do for me
In the sound of my breath seen all the years
With surrender
Just the way I hear
Reporting for duty
When the feeling is good, don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
When the feeling is good, don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
Hard to believe
(Surrender) but there's a difference
(Surrender) surrender
'Cause I understand, to me
(Surrender) there's no coincidence (surrender) just information
Lemme see them hands
Just wave
Wave, wave
In this place (if you with me just)
Wave, wave
Wave your hands (wave)
Wave, wave (in this place) whoo!
@nesquickk2754
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When I first got here, I defined my way
But the end of the days were dark
When I was not clear, you showed me my mistakes
But told me keep the pace, don't get lost
So I shall not fear, yeah
That's how it feels when you love me
And you're my sightseer
'Cause before I'm in a rut
You multiply by 10 times what they took from me
You send out a branch from the longest tree
When I'm in quicksand
But in my mind it's really your arm to me
Can't believe it, what a lift and
Hard to believe (Surrender!)
But there's a difference (Surrender!)
I surrender (Surrender!)
'Cause I understand
Explain to me (Surrender!)
There's no coincidence
Just confirmation
Let me see them hands
Do you remember the question "how I feel?"
I asked you were you real at all
And when you entered, you found the biggest wall
Said "is that all?" Made it fall
With your wonder, it blows my mind how you love me
So it's no wonder, I feel how I feel
I can't thank you enough for what you did for me
You send out a branch from the longest tree
When I'm in quicksand
But in my mind it's really your arm to me
Can't believe it, what a lift and
Hard to believe (Surrender!)
But there's a difference (Surrender!)
I surrender (Surrender!)
'Cause I understand
Explain to me (Surrender!)
There's no coincidence
Just confirmation
Let me see them hands
I was down on myself, and I called you
And your answer is "What can I do?"
So much you do for me
In the sound of my breath seen all the years of surrender
Just know I'm here reporting for duty
When it feel this good
Don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
When it feel this good
Don't ever let go, go
Don't ever let go, oh
Don't ever let go, oh
Please, just wave
Wave, wave
In this place
Wave, wave
Wave your hands
Wave, wave
@fancyvirgo82
Saw the movie twice. Brilliant soundtrack. This song kept me in the theater for the credits. We lost Donny, but God gave us Lalah. This song is simply beautiful.
@ciarrajohnson2163
Christina Mapp
Amen🎁🎁🎁
@franciskaikumba4666
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@nischon
I swear to god pharell is the best producer alive , like the MJ of producing.
@a.v.ray.
MJ produced too though, and he was great
@ineverswag
facts..man did beat it he a prod legend in my book
@StreetfighterU
nischon Quincy Jones
@CatalinaBeatrizParadaBriones
You mean Quincy Jones, bc MJ only produced his own music (a few times), mostly of the hits of MJ were produced by Quincy Jones (and he mostly dedicate his life as a producer to work just with MJ). In this case Pharrell has produced for so many artist that he rule the industry actually, everybody wants to work with him.
@ineverswag
quincy worked w a lot of people prior to mj
@QHall86
The way Pharrell has her singing to music is Pharrell's signature all the way. And that bridge is epic. All part of that classic Neptunes production.