Explains Powers, "When I write music for my CDs, I think partially in terms of the kind of music that I'd like to paint to, because when I paint I'm on a different level of awareness. I wanted songs that would help take me, and the listener, to that level. “
The daughter of a US military officer, Laura Powers spent much of her youth living in Europe. She studied abroad and began singing professionally in college. She went on to land a record deal with Carrere Records in Paris, France where she had several successful singles and appeared internationally on radio and television, including Radio Luxemburg. In addition to her background as a live performer, Powers' craftsmanship as a songwriter has made a name for herself in the music and film industries and her songs have been covered by numerous recording artists, and have received awards in the television, music and advertising industries.
I Surrender All
Laura Powers Lyrics
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Temptation haunts the heart denied
Timeless, ageless
Through the mist I see your eyes
No matter how I try
I'm drawn in by the tide
I hold in my power
For you, my love, defenses fall
And I surrender all
All my senses
And resistance come undone
Thunder and lightning
Surround me as I run
Through the fields of fire
I give in to desire
Sun and moon, earth and sky
I hold in my power
For you, my love, defenses fall
And I surrender all
All of the heavens have conspired
To bring us together for all time
The lyrics of Laura Powers's "I Surrender All" talk of succumbing to the overwhelming feeling of love. The first verse speaks of how true love always conquers, even when one is tempted and tries to resist. The singer describes the feeling of being drawn in by the tide, or the flow of emotions that they can no longer fight against. The second verse sees the singer giving in to their feelings, surrendering their senses and resistance to the one they love. They use the metaphor of thunder and lightning surrounding them as they run through the fields of fire to represent the intensity of their emotions.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Sun and moon, earth and sky, I hold in my power," emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the love they feel, and how it has the power to affect everything in their world. They then declare, "For you, my love, defenses fall and I surrender all," which is the ultimate expression of giving in to love completely. The final verse speaks of how everything in the universe has conspired to bring the singer and their love together for all time, suggesting that their love is predestined and meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
True love conquers
The power of true love has the ability to overcome all obstacles.
Temptation haunts the heart denied
When one resists the temptation of the heart, it continues to tempt and lure them.
Timeless, ageless
Love is eternal and does not age.
Through the mist I see your eyes
Even though there may be obstacles, one can still see the true love in the other person's eyes.
No matter how I try
I'm drawn in by the tide
Regardless of one's efforts to resist, their emotions still overcome them.
Sun and moon, earth and sky
I hold in my power
Love can give one a sense of power and control over nature and the universe.
For you, my love, defenses fall
And I surrender all
When one is in love, they are willing to let go of their defenses and surrender everything to their partner.
All my senses
And resistance come undone
When one falls in love, their senses and resistance fade away.
Thunder and lightning
Surround me as I run
The intensity of love can be overwhelming and all-consuming, making it feel like there is thunder and lightning around them.
Through the fields of fire
I give in to desire
Even though there may be danger and obstacles, one is willing to give in to their desires for love.
All of the heavens have conspired
To bring us together for all time
The universe and fate seem to have worked together to bring two people together for eternity.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.