Never Surrender
Skilletā Lyrics


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Do you know what it's like when
You're scared to see yourself
Do you know what it's like when
You wish you were someone else
Who didn't need your help to get by
Do you know what it's like
To wanna surrender
I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender
(never surrender)

Do you know what it's like when
You're not who you wanna be
Do you know what it's like to
Be your own worst enemy
Who sees the things in me I can't hide
Do you know what it's like to wanna surrender

I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender

Make me feel better
You make me feel better
You make me feel better
Put me back together

I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don't wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here now
And never surrender

Put me back together
Never surrender
Make me feel better
I need to feel better




Stay with me here now
And never surrender

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Surrender" by Skillet is an emotionally charged plea for help from someone who is struggling to find their identity and purpose in life. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped in your own skin, wishing to be someone else, or not being able to accept and embrace who you are. The singer is experiencing self-doubt and feelings of hopelessness, wanting to surrender and give up.


The chorus of the song is a direct plea to someone who can make things better. It's a plea to stay with them and help them through this difficult time, to not give up on them. The repeated line "Make me feel better" and the declaration "I wanna feel better" show the desperation of the singer to find hope and happiness.


The bridge of the song repeats the idea of not wanting to feel like this tomorrow, of wanting to be put back together, and never surrendering. It's a powerful message about the importance of not giving up on oneself and having the support of others in difficult times.


Overall, "Never Surrender" is a heartfelt and vulnerable track that speaks to the struggles of mental health and the importance of seeking help and support when needed.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being


You're scared to see yourself
Feeling apprehensive about examining oneself


Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being


You wish you were someone else
Longing to be another individual


Who didn't need your help to get by
Independent and self-sufficient to survive


Do you know what it's like
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being


To wanna surrender
Feeling like giving up and throwing in the towel


I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I do not desire to carry this feeling forward to tomorrow


I don't wanna live like this today
I do not wish to live with this feeling today


Make me feel better
Attempting to acquire a better feeling


I wanna feel better
I desire to acquire a better feeling


Stay with me here now
Being in someone's company in the present time


And never surrender (never surrender)
Refusing to give up or quit under any condition or circumstance


Do you know what it's like when
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being


You're not who you wanna be
Feeling unsatisfied with one's current identity or way of life


Do you know what it's like to
Have you ever experienced the feeling of


Be your own worst enemy
Being one's own adversary or self-critic


Who sees the things in me I can't hide
Awareness that others can see through one's true feelings or emotions


Do you know what it's like to wanna surrender
Feeling the urge to give up or abandon one's struggle


Put me back together
Requesting affection or assistance to heal from brokenness


Make me feel better
Attempt to acquire a better feeling


You make me feel better
Acknowledging the positive impact of someone's presence or actions


I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow
I do not desire to carry this feeling forward to tomorrow


I don't wanna live like this today
I do not wish to live with this feeling today


I wanna feel better
I desire to acquire a better feeling


Stay with me here now
Being in someone's company in the present time


And never surrender
Refusing to give up or quit under any condition or circumstance




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, DAVE RICHARD BASSETT, JOHN COOPER, JOHN LANDRUM COOPER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kingcrowns8801

Certainly but you hear the sadness

Cold world (cold world), cold world (mmm, yes it is, yeah)
And the ones that you keep close are the ones will take you down
(always take you down)
Cold world (cold), a cold cold world
'Fore I surrender to you, (surrender) surrender to you (surrender)
Surrender to you, surrender to you
'Fore I surrender to you, (surrender) surrender to you (surrender)
Surrender to you, surrender to you
Which I will never do

Thats tough! For all the homies locked up, dead or struggling.... solute. Make it out!



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