The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, was released on November 22, 2010, to positive reviews. The band's final release in their original run were a series of singles, released over the course of five months, collected on the compilation Conventional Weapons. The band announced its break-up on March 22, 2013, one month after the final release in the Conventional Weapons series. On March 25, 2014, the band released May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits (2001–2013), a greatest hits album containing material spanning their entire career, as well as some previously unreleased material.
On Halloween of 2019, the band announced a comeback show in Los Angeles, California, and fans speculated that there was more to it than just a show. On November 5, three more shows were confirmed in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. On January 29, 2020, eighteen additional dates were announced in North America.
On May 12, 2022, the band released The Foundations Of Decay, solidifying their return as a band.
Surrender the Night
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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Just another accidental on the freeway of this life.
We'll drive on, and on, and on, and on.
We'll drive on, and on, and-
I'll remember this night when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to-
Just another surgery tonight,
Well if you amputate the loneliness,
Anesthesia dims the lights.
So dream on, and on, and on, and on.
So dream on, and on, and-
I'll remember your eyes when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep
'Cause tonight belongs to me
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to...
Sparks against the railing,
Distant phantoms wailing.
Through the windshield sailing,
With these airbags failing.
Now you surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me.
The lyrics to My Chemical Romance's song "Surrender the night" describe a night where everyone is a mere passenger on the freeway of life. The song opens with a description of the experience of being on the road with people without any real connection. It presents a sense of isolation, separation and randomness in life. However, the driver wants to remember this night and create something meaningful out of it before it's gone.
The chorus highlights a deep emotional connection where both parties surrender their hearts, secrets, and dreams. These lines indicate the potential for a profound relationship to be formed, with promises of loyalty and mutual support. The use of the words “you can fight this all you want,” implies some underlying conflict that may prevent the singer from obtaining the relationship they desire, but they believe that this night can belong to them.
The second verse, with the lines "Just another surgery tonight" symbolizes the cutting away of the singer's loneliness by opening up to someone. The dream-like state energized by anesthesia leads to more hope and a sense of liberation. The lyrics go on to say that the singer will remember the enthralling feeling of the other person's gaze long after they are gone. The rest of the song continues to describe the intensity of the connection, with the lines "Sparks against the railing, Distant phantoms wailing, Through the windshield sailing, With these airbags failing." showcasing a dramatic, intense, adrenaline-fueled moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone's a passenger tonight,
Tonight, we are all just along for the ride
Just another accidental on the freeway of this life.
We're all just another insignificant accident in the grand scheme of things
We'll drive on, and on, and on, and on.
We'll keep going, never stopping
I'll remember this night when you're gone
I'll remember this night long after you're gone
You surrender your heart,
You give me your love
I surrender every dream,
I give up everything I want in life
Every weapon you've got,
Everything you use to protect yourself
Every secret that I keep,
I reveal everything I've been hiding
You can fight this all you want,
You can resist all you want
But tonight belongs to-
But tonight is all about me
Just another surgery tonight,
Tonight is like opening up an old wound
Well if you amputate the loneliness,
If you get rid of the loneliness
Anesthesia dims the lights.
The drugs make everything hazy
So dream on, and on, and on, and on.
Keep dreaming, no matter what
I'll remember your eyes when you're gone
I'll remember the way you looked at me when you're not here
Sparks against the railing,
The spark of life against the harshness of reality
Distant phantoms wailing.
The memories of those who are gone haunt us
Through the windshield sailing,
We are moving quickly through life
With these airbags failing.
We have no protection from the inevitable
Now you surrender your heart,
Now you give me everything you have
And I'll watch you in your sleep
I'll keep a close eye on you even when you're vulnerable
'Cause tonight belongs to me
Because tonight I am in control
But tonight belongs to...
But tonight is all about me
You can fight this all you want,
You can resist all you want
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight I am in control
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight is all about me
But tonight belongs to me.
But tonight I am in control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Way, Gerard Way, Raymond Toro, Frank Iero, Robert Bryar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
asscake
Everyone's a passenger tonight,
Just another accidental on the freeway of this life.
We'll drive on, and on, and on, and on.
We'll drive on, and on, and-
I'll remember this night when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to-
Just another surgery tonight,
Well if you amputate the loneliness,
Anesthesia dims the lights.
So dream on, and on, and on, and on.
So dream on, and on, and-
I'll remember your eyes when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep
'Cause tonight belongs to me
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to...
Sparks against the railing,
Distant phantoms wailing.
Through the windshield sailing,
With these airbags failing.
Now you surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me.
Apollo
The album represents my dream death, along with a few other songs. I like the CW storyline and I altered it a little and, BAM, my death.
It also illustrates all my ideal living situations/ life
I'm not sure if that's what u mean, but that's how I feel.
This album and I have a connection, along with my senpai.
Asif Akhtar
Lyrics:
Everyone's a passenger tonight,
Just another accidental on the freeway of this life.
We'll drive on, and on, and on, and on.
We'll drive on, and on, and-
I'll remember this night when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to-
Just another surgery tonight,
Well if you amputate the loneliness,
Anesthesia dims the lights.
So dream on, and on, and on, and on.
So dream on, and on, and-
I'll remember your eyes when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep
'Cause tonight belongs to me
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to...
Sparks against the railing,
Distant phantoms wailing.
Through the windshield sailing,
With these airbags failing.
Now you surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me.
MudkipGirl111
This song needs more attention.
YoungBlood
For real
♥Steve Harrington Slays♥
It seriously does! Luckily they played this live at the show that I went to :)
MakeOutHill
Well I'm here :)
Ilse Gudiel
MCR sang this song on their new tour on Eden Proj3ct
Deaky
it got the attention it deserved. they fuckin played it live I'm so happy
asscake
Everyone's a passenger tonight,
Just another accidental on the freeway of this life.
We'll drive on, and on, and on, and on.
We'll drive on, and on, and-
I'll remember this night when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to-
Just another surgery tonight,
Well if you amputate the loneliness,
Anesthesia dims the lights.
So dream on, and on, and on, and on.
So dream on, and on, and-
I'll remember your eyes when you're gone
You surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep
'Cause tonight belongs to me
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to...
Sparks against the railing,
Distant phantoms wailing.
Through the windshield sailing,
With these airbags failing.
Now you surrender your heart,
I surrender every dream,
Every weapon you've got,
Every secret that I keep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me
And I'll watch you in your sleep,
You can fight this all you want,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me,
But tonight belongs to me.
Mick McGann
I always appreciate when people comment the lyrics <3 :)
Ryan D
I always that it was "Will these airbags fail me now?" I was wrong 🤣
life avian
Lov u