Never Surrender
Matoma & Steve Garrigan Lyrics
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Getting bullied in class, yeah, I was trying to hide
Falling to pieces, crying in the dark all night
Finding my feet has taken me a long, long time
But I, I know I, I will never surrender
I, I know I, I will always remember
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
I, I know I, I will never surrender
I will never surrender
I will never surrender
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
There's a fire within you
I, I know I, I will never surrender
To all of the haters and all of the liars
Just know that your words are fuel to my fire
People are people, and everybody hurts sometimes
Finding my feet has taken me a long long time
But I, I know I, I will never surrender
I, I know I, I will always remember
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
There's a fire within you
I, I know I, I will never surrender
I will never surrender
I will never surrender
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
There's a fire within you
I, I know I, I will never surrender
The lyrics to "Never Surrender" by Matoma and Steve Garrigan convey a message of resilience and determination despite facing challenges and obstacles in life. The song reflects on the experiences of the singer when they were young and shy, enduring bullying and trying to hide from the pain. The lyrics express the emotional turmoil of feeling broken and crying in the dark, indicating a period of intense vulnerability.
However, the singer emphasizes that despite these hardships, they have managed to find their own strength and courage over time. The line "Finding my feet has taken me a long, long time" suggests that it has been a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The overall theme in the song is the refusal to give up, no matter what struggles come their way.
The chorus emphasizes this resolve and determination, as the singer declares that they will never surrender. They acknowledge the significance of the feeling in their heart and encourage listeners to hold onto it tightly, as it symbolizes the fire within them. This fire represents passion, ambition, and the will to overcome challenges.
The second verse addresses the haters and liars who have tried to bring the singer down. Rather than allowing their negative words to affect them, the singer emphasizes that these criticisms only serve to fuel their determination and motivation. They acknowledge that everyone hurts at times and that people should treat each other with compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a kid I used to be shy
During my childhood, I lacked confidence and was introverted
Getting bullied in class, yeah, I was trying to hide
I was a victim of bullying at school and attempted to conceal my emotions
Falling to pieces, crying in the dark all night
I was emotionally shattered, weeping in solitude throughout the night
Finding my feet has taken me a long, long time
Discovering my true self and gaining stability has been a prolonged journey
But I, I know I, I will never surrender
Despite the hardships, I firmly believe in never giving up
I, I know I, I will always remember
I am determined to forever retain the memories and lessons learned
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
Preserve the emotions within your heart and never relinquish them
There's a fire within you
You possess a burning passion and drive
To all of the haters and all of the liars
Addressing those who criticize and deceive
Just know that your words are fuel to my fire
Their negative words only ignite my determination further
People are people, and everybody hurts sometimes
We are all human, and experiencing pain is universal
Finding my feet has taken me a long long time
The process of finding stability has been an extensive journey for me
I will never surrender
I will never give up or yield
The feeling in your heart, don't you ever let it go
Hold onto the emotions residing within your heart, never release them
There's a fire within you
You possess an intense passion and drive
I, I know I, I will never surrender
I am resolute in my decision to never give up
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tom Straete Lagergren, Clan MacSweeny, Steve Garrigan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kari-Britt Ovesen
I love this song. Both the lyrics and the melodi.
Bryan Bos
Love this song!!!
AlexDeAustria
What an amazing song, well done! :)
Emeric's Timelapse
Such a pure song!
Saor
We need an instrumental of this!
Genevieve Berens
Amazing!
Akhmad Zaki
This is a beautiful song. Greetings from Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฉ
Saor
Beautiful melody!
mh
Love this song so much
F H
Sounds beautiful! ๐คฉ
Much love from Germany!