No Surrender
Rebecca Lou Lyrics
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Blazing through the high and low
In a crowd I dont believe
every day i s one new blow
in the search for in between
I'm not the girl that you made of me
dont try to fit me in your normality
You think you know me
But you never will
I got no surrender
Dont you remember how you made me feel
i got now surrender
All the pain is such a waste
life kills but I cannot lose
I got no, I got no
No surrender
VERS
There's a crack in your disguise
And we're a thousand miles apart
with every move I'm on the rise
like a diamond through the dirt
Shake your tears off and set me free
I know you like it better
when I'm on my knees
In the opening verse of Rebecca Lou's song No Surrender, the singer describes the ups and downs of life that they encounter while trying to find their place in society. The individual feels alienated from the people around them and is constantly hit by unexpected events that make life more difficult. Despite this, the singer refuses to conform to societal norms that they feel are being imposed upon them. In the chorus, the singer asserts that nobody truly knows them, and that the pain they've experienced hasn't defeated them. The line "I got no surrender" is repeated three times, emphasizing the singer's determination to push through the obstacles they face.
The second verse is directed at someone who has been deceitful or manipulative. The singer recognizes a "crack in [their] disguise" and sees that they're not who they pretend to be, despite the physical distance between them. The singer is determined to move on from this person and will not let them have power over them any longer. The line "I know you like it better when I'm on my knees" implies that this person derives pleasure from seeing the singer in a position of weakness. However, the singer is determined to rise above this and not let anyone define their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Blazing through the high and low
I am experiencing both good and bad times with intensity.
In a crowd I don't believe
I feel lost and alone even when surrounded by people.
Every day is one new blow in the search for in between
I am constantly facing new challenges and trying to find a balance between the extremes.
I'm not the girl that you made of me
You don't define who I am and I won't conform to your expectations.
Don't try to fit me in your normality
I won't change myself to fit into your idea of what is normal or acceptable.
You think you know me but you never will
You can't fully understand who I am and what I've been through.
I got no surrender
I won't give up or give in to the challenges I face.
Don't you remember how you made me feel
You hurt me in the past and I won't forget that pain.
All the pain is such a waste
The suffering I've experienced has been unnecessary and pointless.
Life kills but I cannot lose
Life is difficult and full of challenges, but I won't let it defeat me.
There's a crack in your disguise
I can see through your facade and see your true intentions.
And we're a thousand miles apart
We are emotionally and physically distant from each other.
With every move I'm on the rise, like a diamond through the dirt
Despite the obstacles in my way, I am still rising up and shining through the darkness.
Shake your tears off and set me free
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and let me live my life on my own terms.
I know you like it better when I'm on my knees
You want me to be submissive and weak, but I won't let you control me.
I got no, I got no, no surrender
I will never give up or give in.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: August Ottesen, Joachim Holmgaard, Paw Skovbye, Rebecca Lou
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