I Surrender All
Phil Driscoll Lyrics


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Like the sweet morning dew,
I took one look at you,
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
You're all, you're all I need to get by.

Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.




You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Phil Driscoll's song "I Surrender All" speak of a deep commitment to a loved one. The comparison to sweet morning dew creates a visual of the beauty and freshness of the moment when the singer first laid eyes on their beloved. The line "it was plain to see you were my destiny" conveys an all-encompassing feeling of certainty and fate when it comes to this person.


The next few lines express a willingness to sacrifice and dedicate one's life to this loved one. The singer pledges to follow them wherever they lead and support them in times of need. Even in moments of doubt or weakness, the loved one will be there to provide encouragement and motivation to keep going. The love shared between the two is described as strong enough to move mountains, with "no looking back" as they forge ahead together.


The second verse takes on a more protective tone. The singer compares themselves to an eagle and a tree, both symbols of power and stability. They promise to stand by their loved one no matter what, and draw strength from their connection. There is a sense of limitless potential here - as long as they are together, they can "open any door." The singer also alludes to a past struggle or hardship, but suggests that with love and support, they can overcome anything.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Surrender All" are a testament to the power of love and commitment. The singer sees their loved one as both a source of strength and a reason to strive for something better. They are willing to sacrifice everything for this person, and believe that together, they can accomplish anything.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the sweet morning dew
Just as the morning dew is sweet and refreshing, my first look at you was delightful and promising.


I took one look at you
From just one glance at you, I knew that you were meant to be mine.


And it was plain to see you were my destiny
It was obvious that you were my fate and our paths were meant to cross.


With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride
I humbly accepted you into my life, putting my ego aside and embracing you with open arms.


I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you
I am willing to make sacrifices and commit to dedicating my life to you.


I will go where you lead always there in time of need
I will follow wherever you go and be there for you whenever you need me.


And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill
Even when I am struggling, I know that you will be there to motivate and encourage me to keep going.


There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough
We are committed to moving forward together, knowing that the love we share is enough to sustain us.


You're all, you're all I need to get by
You are the only thing I need to thrive and live a fulfilling life.


Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best
Just as an eagle fiercely protects its nest, I will do everything in my power to protect and care for you.


Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me
I will be a sturdy and unwavering support to you, and will challenge anyone who tries to harm you or come between us.


Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
You have given me the strength and courage to overcome my weaknesses and struggles.


Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door
We may not know what the future holds, but as long as we are together, we can face anything and overcome any obstacle.


Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher
I am committed to doing what is best for you and helping you reach even greater heights.


I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal
I believe that you have the power to transform me and give me a sense of purpose and direction in life.


'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination
Our relationship has a strong and solid foundation, and we are dedicated to making it work with love and determination.


You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more
I am motivated and inspired by you to strive for greatness and to do more than I thought possible.


All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one
You bring me all of the joy and happiness that I could ever want or need.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford

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