Surrender
RIMES LEANN Lyrics


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There is a white flag rising,
About to catch the wind
And I don't want to fight it,
Or let you win
Here I stand,
Heart in hand
No it ain't like me,
Don't take it lightly
You know I never bend

[Chorus]
Surrender
I'm giving in, givin' up
Surrender
Crossing over the line for your love
If I trust enough,
Then I might just
Fall in to forever
And all I've got to do is surrender

I see a white dove flyin,
The clouds have rolled on past
And isn't it surprising,
I feel the peace at last
Got all I need,
Surroundin' me
I'm not afraid to stand up and say,
I will never leave

[Chorus: x2]

If I trust enough,
Then I might just
Fall into forever
And all I've got to do,
All I've got to do
Baby, all I've got to do,




Is surrender
Oh surrender

Overall Meaning

RIMES LEANN's song "Surrender" is an emotional ballad about letting go of one's pride and ego and giving in to love. Through the metaphor of a white flag rising and a white dove flying, the singer conveys a sense of peace and surrender in the face of conflict and uncertainty. The lyrics speak of a willingness to let go of control, to trust enough to fall into forever, rather than cling to past hurt and resentment.


The verses of "Surrender" are introspective, with the singer acknowledging that this kind of surrender is not like her, but that she is holding her heart in her hand and recognizing that she must let go in order to move forward. The chorus is a powerful declaration of surrender, with the singer repeating the word over and over again, emphasizing the act of giving up control to the one she loves.


Overall, "Surrender" is a poignant meditation on the nature of love and the necessity of vulnerability in relationships. The song encourages listeners to let go of their fear and to trust in the power of surrender to bring them closer to the ones they love.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a white flag rising,
I am giving up and showing a sign that I am not going to continue the fight.


About to catch the wind
My surrender is imminent and there's nothing anyone can do about it.


And I don't want to fight it,
I am ready to give up and I am not going to resist my surrender.


Or let you win
I am not giving in to you, I am giving up on this battle entirely.


Here I stand,
This is where I am, this is me bearing witness to my own sacrifice.


Heart in hand
I am exposing my vulnerability, my heart is right here for everyone to see.


No it ain't like me,
This is unexpected behavior from me, I don't normally give in so easily.


Don't take it lightly
This surrender is not insignificant, it carries a weight and importance that must be acknowledged.


You know I never bend
Normally I can withstand a lot of pressure, but this time I can't.


Surrender
I am giving up and there's nothing that can stop it.


I'm giving in, givin' up
I am letting go, I am not going to continue the fight anymore.


Crossing over the line for your love
I am making a big sacrifice for you, something that may change my life entirely.


If I trust enough,
If I put enough faith in it,


Then I might just
There's a small chance that


Fall in to forever
I will make the ultimate commitment, possibly for the rest of my life.


And all I've got to do is surrender
All I have to do is give up and let things happen as they may.


I see a white dove flyin,
This is a symbol of peace, something that has eluded me for a while.


The clouds have rolled on past
The hardships I have faced have dissipated, at least for now.


And isn't it surprising,
This is something unexpected, I didn't think I'd feel this way after everything that's happened.


I feel the peace at last
I am finally at peace with myself and with the world around me.


Got all I need,
I have everything I need, I am content with what I have.


Surroundin' me
Everything around me is just as it should be, I am in the right place at the right time.


I'm not afraid to stand up and say,
I am confident in my decision and I am proud to announce it to anyone who will listen.


I will never leave
This is a commitment I am making, I am not going to go back on my word.


Baby, all I've got to do,
This is all that is required of me,


Is surrender
I need to give up and let things happen as they may.


Oh surrender
This is the crux of the matter, this is the only thing that needs to happen for everything else to fall into place.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTI DANNEMILLER, ROBIN LEE BRUCE, JAMIE O'NEIL

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Comments from YouTube:

Dom Menace 226

THE GREATEST SINGER IN THE WORLD!!! And I don't even listen to country music. She's absolutely amazing!

Bruce Lyn

This video had to be filmed in 1998 during her tour with Bryan White titled "Something to talk about tour 98!" She debut the song during that tour, I remeber watching her sing it the first time. It's off of the album "Sittin on top of the World." Most people don't know that country singer Jamie O'Neal wrote it.

Hielmy

I think the backup singers are "contaminating" the purity of LeAnn's voice...

Paula B

i luv this song so so much x great stuff!

Junior5782

This same night she sang Purple Rain....now I can't find that video anywhere! It was spectacular!!! :-(

memphisaviator

does anybody know where to find the whole concert?

luke anthony sole

i love leann rimes i meet her in new york it was great

Jeffrey Fuller

Sandstone 1999 she is just like us.......... felt this song and found what it feels like

Jeffrey Fuller

+jeff fuller Her and Bryan White together youngest singers making their dreams come true, and saying we could TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

shellysstuff

i think she sings much better back then than now, but i am still a fan nevertheless

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