Adepts of the East Coast straight-edge scene need no introduction to Porcel… Read Full Bio ↴Adepts of the East Coast straight-edge scene need no introduction to Porcell, former guitarist for the legendary Youth of Today, leader of Never Surrender, and head honcho at the newly formed Fight Fire With Fire label. Maturity can do interesting things to a punk rocker, especially one of the straight-edge persuasion: Porcell still believes in the Credo of the Scene and preaches it proudly, but his conversion to Krishna consciousness and his recent status as father of a small child have had something of a deepening influence on his lyrical outlook. Instead of simply screaming about sellouts and cigarettes as so many of his compatriots are content to do, Porcell tends to scream lines like «I call your name with all humility» and «One day/I’ll break these walls of flesh and bone.» The band’s no-frills, guitar-bass-drums setup and lockstep precision are the perfect foil for Porcell’s hoarse roar. In addition to its five tracks, Never Surrender’s debut EP also features interviews and live video footage on a CD-ROM track.

Never Surrender
Never Surrender Lyrics

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Never surrender
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)

Never surrender
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)

Never surrender
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)
Never surrender
(Never surrender)

I would not wake up, living in fear
Be afraid or walk away from here
No, I won't
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)

I will never surrender, I will break the law
I would never give up, before I saw who's chasing me
(Who's chasing me?)

You better kill yourself before I find you
You run away, I'm gonna find you tonight

I will never surrender
I will never (never) surrender
I will never (I will never), never surrender

Never surrender

Never surrender

I will never surrender
I will never (never) surrender
I will never (I will never), never surrender

Never surrender

Never surrender
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)

Never surrender

(Never surrender)
(Never surrender)

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Surrender" by the band Never Surrender is a powerful message about the importance of standing up for oneself and refusing to give in to fear or intimidation. The repeated refrain of "Never surrender" serves as a rallying cry for inner strength and conviction, while the verses describe the lengths the singer is willing to go to in order to protect themselves and their values.

The opening lines of the song set the tone for the fierce determination that follows, as the singer declares that they would rather face their fears head-on than live in perpetual anxiety. This refusal to back down is reinforced throughout the song, with the singer insisting that they will not give up or give in to those who would seek to diminish or threaten them.

The lines "You better kill yourself before I find you / You run away, I'm gonna find you tonight" are particularly striking, as they suggest a level of tenacity and even aggression in the face of adversity. While some may find this sentiment disturbing, the song ultimately empowers listeners to take control of their own lives and refuse to allow others to dictate their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Never surrender
The artist is emphasizing the theme of never giving up or backing down

I would not wake up, living in fear
The artist refuses to live in fear and wake up every day scared

Be afraid or walk away from here
The artist sees two options: either to stay and be afraid or to walk away, but they choose to never surrender

No, I won't
The artist is reaffirming their determination to never surrender

I will never surrender, I will break the law
The artist is willing to go against the law rather than surrendering

I would never give up, before I saw who's chasing me
The artist will resist giving up until they know exactly who or what they're up against

(Who's chasing me?)
The artist asks a rhetorical question, showing they are willing to confront whoever is chasing them

You better kill yourself before I find you
The artist's message to whoever is chasing them is clear - they will not surrender, and whoever is pursuing them is better off dead than caught

You run away, I'm gonna find you tonight
The artist seems to be warning whoever is chasing them that they will not be able to escape

I will never (never) surrender
The artist reiterates their determination to never give up or back down

I will never (I will never), never surrender
The artist emphasizes that they will never surrender, no matter what

Never surrender
The artist repeats the title phrase to truly drive home the idea of perseverance

Writer(s): M Van Der Laan, R. Robbemont

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6y↑8

Killer kick, Drivin' Melody and Destructive Psy-Part are the perfect mixture of this track.
Insane job Beatkrusher, As knew now as Never Surrender!!
9/10