Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Weller’s own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.
Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.
Beat Surrender
Paul Weller Lyrics
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Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
All the things that I care about (are packed into one punch)
All the things that I'm not sure about (are sorted out at once)
That bullshit is bullshit, it just goes by different names
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
All the things that I shout about (but never act upon)
All the courage and the dreams that I have (but seem to wait so long)
My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide
The dignified don't even enter in the game
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
And if you feel there's no passion
No quality sensation
Seize the young determination
Show the fakers you ain't foolin'
You'll see me come runnin'
To the sound of your strummin'
Fill my heart with joy and gladness
I've lived too long in shadows of sadness
My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide
The dignified don't even enter in the game
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender...
"Beat Surrender" is a song by Paul Weller and the final single released by The Jam in 1982. It encourages listeners to embrace music, dance and life itself. The song calls on boys and girls to let go of their inhibitions and surrender to the beat. The song's opening lines "come on boy, come on girl, succumb to the beat surrender" set the tone for the entire song. The song is about the power of music to bring joy and excitement into our lives, to push us to overcome fear and take action on our dreams. It is a call to action for listeners to seize the motivation that music provides to live life to the fullest.
The song discusses the things that Weller cares about in one punch and the uncertainty he feels, which he hopes to sort out. He wants to act out the things he shouts about and fight for what he wants. Throughout the song, doubt is cast aside and courage is embraced. Weller encourages listeners to show the fakers that they are not fooling anyone and to take control of their lives. He notes that living in shadows of sadness is not ideal, and that we should all be living our lives filled with joy and gladness.
Overall, "Beat Surrender" is a powerful, life-affirming song that encourages us to let go of our inhibitions and embrace the power of music to change our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Beat surrender
Surrender to the power of the beat
Come on boy, come on girl
Addressing everyone to join in the surrender
Succumb to the beat surrender
Let yourself give in to the beat
All the things that I care about (are packed into one punch)
The important things in life can be summarized in one powerful statement
All the things that I'm not sure about (are sorted out at once)
All the doubts are resolved at once
And as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end
Things will always come full circle
That bullshit is bullshit, it just goes by different names
All lies are the same, no matter how they are disguised
All the things that I shout about (but never act upon)
The things that are important, but never pursued
All the courage and the dreams that I have (but seem to wait so long)
The aspirations that have not yet been realized due to fear or hesitation
My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide
Once the doubts are gone, the pretenders will retreat
The dignified don't even enter in the game
The truly respectable individuals are above such trivial pursuits
And if you feel there's no passion
If you lack the drive or desire
No quality sensation
Nothing that makes life worthwhile
Seize the young determination
Take hold of that youthful energy and motivation
Show the fakers you ain't foolin'
Expose the frauds for who they really are
You'll see me come runnin'
I'll be there to support you
To the sound of your strummin'
To the rhythm of your music
Fill my heart with joy and gladness
Bring happiness to my life
I've lived too long in shadows of sadness
I've been unhappy for too long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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@joshhall8905
Beat surrender -
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
All the things that I care about (are packed into one punch)
All the things that I'm not sure about (are sorted out at once)
And as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end
That bullshit is bullshit, it just goes by different names
All the things that I shout about (but never act upon)
All the courage and the dreams that I have
(but seem to wait so long)
My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide
The dignified don't even enter in the game
And if you feel there's no passion
No quality sensation
Seize the young determination
Show the fakers you ain't foolin
You'll see me come runnin
To the sound of your strummin
Fill my heart with joy and gladness
I've lived too long in shadows of sadness
@leokimvideo
One of the top 80's songs, sadly slightly underground when it come out with very little radio play
@Urko2005
Was the last single The Jam made.
@setphaserstostun4626
leokimvideo yes. They only played it on top of the pops for a couple of weeks as it went to number one and on the radio. What did you expect? The queen to sing it on the balcony of Buck hous?
@MrBruinman86
Big in the UK, not so much in the States. No Jam singles charted int he top 100 in the US. Great band though.
@macematthewcolodny8452
I saw them on 2 dates @ The Palladium in NYC...The Jam ruled.Why they didn’t go over big in the states I never understood why...I saw the cover of “In The City “ in a record shop and I was hooked....I became an Anglophile according to a real good friend.
@stew8584
Listening to some cool music in between Rocket launches.....ahh well life is a Red Back
@joseaquino8773
As for their music, it is pretty remarkable that they were able to write great, ever-lasting songs in as many styles as they could without seeming or sounding phony, contrived or artificial. And I love that Bruce's voice seems like the higher-end of Paul's vocal registry. A match made in heaven, the three of them!
@foto21
Weller was on a massive roll, and once he stopped it, I would say he found he couldn't start it again. Thus is the fickle nature of great art. Don't mess with the recipe.
@elijahsaxton8873
I love how the drum set is right in front of the stage
@ziggerzag101
The complete music of The Jam should be made part of the National Curriculum in all English schools!