Studio albums
Saxon (1979)
Wheels of Steel (1980)
Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Denim and Leather (1981)
Power & the Glory (1983)
Crusader (1984)
Innocence Is No Excuse (1985)
Rock the Nations (1986)
Destiny (1988)
Solid Ball of Rock (1991)
Forever Free (1992)
Dogs of War (1995)
Unleash the Beast (1997)
Metalhead (1999)
Killing Ground (2001)
Lionheart (2004)
The Inner Sanctum (2007)
Into the Labyrinth (2009)
Call to Arms (2011)
Sacrifice (2013)
Battering Ram (2015)
Thunderbolt (2018)
Inspirations (2021)
Carpe Diem (2022)
Never Surrender
Saxon Lyrics
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On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
Living on the dark side
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I never wanna quit
I'm taking all my chances
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I started at the bottom
But I'm headed to the top
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
'Cause I'm never gonna stop
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
I'm living on the darkside
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
The lyrics of Saxon's song "Never Surrender" describe the struggles of the singer, who was born and raised in a poor and rough neighborhood where people constantly belittled him. Despite the odds against him, the singer talks about never giving up, putting up a fight against all the adversities he faced. He is determined to go beyond what life has given him and move towards his goals, leaving the dark side of his past to emerge triumphantly.
The song captures the spirit of defiance and determination that embodies the human spirit. Through its lyrics, it encourages the listener to keep fighting, never giving up until they achieve their dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.
"Never Surrender" is a powerful song, and its message of resilience and perseverance resonates with many people, especially those facing difficult situations. Through this song, Saxon has created an anthem for those who refuse to give up, who keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles they may face on their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on the back streets
I was born in a rough area
On the rotten side of town
The area I was born in was known for being tough and deprived
I never had me nothin'
I grew up with very little
Just people puttin' me down
People would often criticize me or make me feel inferior
Living on the dark side
I was used to living in a negative environment
Across the railroad track
I was separated from the more affluent part of town by a physical barrier
Leaving wasn't easy
It was a struggle to leave my old life behind
But I'm never going back
I don't want to return to my old way of life
Never surrender
Don't give up
When you're up against the world
When you're faced with challenges
Stand up fight them all
Keep fighting and don't back down
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I'm chasing my goals aggressively
I never wanna quit
I won't give up on my dreams
I'm taking all my chances
I'm not afraid to take risks to achieve my goals
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I'll move quickly to seize opportunities
I started at the bottom
I had humble beginnings
But I'm headed to the top
I'm determined to succeed
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
No one will stop me from achieving success
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID MALLOY, TIMOTHY JON JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Xela
Lyrics
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
Living on the dark side
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I never wanna quit
I'm taking all my chances
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I started at the bottom
But I'm headed to the top
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
'Cause I'm never gonna stop
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
I'm living on the darkside
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
bartley butsford
"Never Surrender"
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
Living on the dark side
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I never wanna quit
I'm taking all my chances
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I started at the bottom
But I'm headed to the top
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
'Cause I'm never gonna stop
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
I'm living on the darkside
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
[Repeat to end]
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Mr Eddie
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
Living on the dark side
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I never wanna quit
I'm taking all my chances
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I started at the bottom
But I'm headed to the top
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
'Cause I'm never gonna stop
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
I'm living on the darkside
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Weissmenchland
Saxon is an underrated band. I love just about everything these dudes recorded. Great metal music.
Gordon Lawrence
UFO at their best were as good too at times. There were some other lesser known bands I've seen at gigs that were damn good too like Tobruk.
Gamers against Lean Alberta 2007
@Gordon Lawrence UFO wasn't Saxon though,neither was Metallica. Lot of bigger bands with half the talent they did.
dLimboStick
Kicked out of the house at 17. Out on the streets. Living in cars, and squatting in abandoned houses, this song was my anthem. Still is. From nothing, I've carved out my own life and stayed out of jail. Holy shit, that sounds corny, but it's what happened.
Hari Menon
Kudos to you - you're a determined individual and I respect that.
Damir Uhoda
holy crap you must to have a will of steel
Agent 313
Why you was kicked out at 17?
dLimboStick
Agent 313, Because my parents divorced and I was a punk kid who didn't listen to my single mom. I was actually kicked out at 15, but my mom took me back in after a few weeks. At 17 she kicked me out, sold the house and moved out of state. I had no house to go back to at that point.
Oldskool British
Should have been smart and joined the army then like I did at 16. Food free gym warm bed and money
Alex Xela
Lyrics
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
Living on the dark side
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I'm sticking in the fast lane
I never wanna quit
I'm taking all my chances
I'm gonna take 'em quick
I started at the bottom
But I'm headed to the top
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
'Cause I'm never gonna stop
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all
I was born on the back streets
On the rotten side of town
I never had me nothin'
Just people puttin' me down
I'm living on the darkside
Across the railroad track
Leaving wasn't easy
But I'm never going back
Never surrender
When you're up against the world
Never surrender
Stand up fight them all