It has been described as up-beat rock n’ roll with pop-like chord progressions and mixed with a dash of metal”.
This is what creates the melodic-rock sound that is Sound of Surrender. The vocals have also been described as having, limitless range. The combination of these 4 musicians and their constant growth and development from project to project leads many to believe there is a long and bright future ahead for Sound of Surrender.
Looking to gain more exposure they managed to get radio play on San Diego’s hit rock station 105.3 as well as 94.9 and 91x. In 2006 they were featured in Synthesis Magazine as one of the top 16 Unsigned Bands.
Since Sound of Surrender played the Warped Tour Ernie Ball stage in 2006 the bands popularity has taken on a life of it’s own. They followed that up with an appearance again in 2008 and have generated a buzz large enough to get recognized by both independent and major labels. In 2010 they inked a deal with Legendary Media Group/Bungalo/Universal.
After putting out their EP, The Long Road Home in 2008 Sound of Surrender is ready to drop their first single with Legendary Media Group. It is slated for the summer of 2010 and they will be following up with an album later on this year.
This One's For You
Sound Of Surrender Lyrics
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We talked of age and wondered how hard life can be
Sometimes the things in life you love the most
They won't always be there to fall back on
This I hold so closely; the danger is so grave
And I won't hold my tears for just one more thing
This is why it hurts
This one's for you, and everything you taught me I will use
Lungs black with smoke, don't tell me please
I'd rather sit and wonder what this life means to me
Sometimes the things in life you love the most
They won't always be there to fall back on
This I hold so closely; the danger is so grave
And I won't hold my tears for just one more thing
This is why it hurts
This one's for you, with every breath I'll always think of you
This one's for you, and everything you taught me I will use
You know the things you said that night on the porch
You know they didn't make much sense back then
But now they do
You know the thoughts up in my head
You know they'll fumble around until the day I'm dead
And it's so clear now, it's so clear now
(You know the things you said on the porch that night)
So why did you have to go so far away?
And I'd die to let you know I've felt this way
The opening lines of "This One's For You" by Sound Of Surrender indicate that the song is about a conversation the singer had with someone they loved. They spoke about life and age and the difficulties that come with the passing of time. The singer reflects on how the things they love the most won't always be there to fall back on, and expresses their sorrow over the loss they have experienced. They hold their grief closely, aware of the danger of letting it consume them. But despite this, they refuse to hold back their tears for just one more thing, because they know too well the pain of loss.
The chorus of the song serves as a tribute to the person the singer has lost. They promise to think of them with every breath they take and vow to use everything they were taught in life. The second verse highlights a different perspective on the grief and loss the singer is experiencing. They prefer to sit and contemplate what life means to them rather than confront the pain head-on. Throughout the song, it's clear that the singer is grappling with the idea that they never expected to lose the person they loved, and it hurts them deeply. They recall moments they shared with the person, especially memories from that last conversation they had, and how the things they said make more sense now that they are gone. They end the song with a poignant question that highlights their pain; why did they have to go so far away, and they would die to let them know they felt this way.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time we spoke I had a dream
I remember the last time we talked - I was dreaming.
We talked of age and wondered how hard life can be
We discussed about how difficult it can be to navigate through different stages of life.
Sometimes the things in life you love the most
They won't always be there to fall back on
This I hold so closely; the danger is so grave
And I won't hold my tears for just one more thing
This is why it hurts
Losing the things we love dearly in life can be heart-breaking, and it's a dangerous feeling to be emotionally attached. I cannot keep on crying over it, one more thing and I'll break down completely. This is why that pain hurts me so much.
This one's for you, with every breath I'll always think of you
This one's for you, and everything you taught me I will use
This song is dedicated to you, and I'll cherish you in every breath I take. I'll remember all the life lessons you taught me and will use them as a guide in my life.
Lungs black with smoke, don't tell me please
I'd rather sit and wonder what this life means to me
My lungs might be filled with smoke, but I don't want to hear any more of your justifications. I would instead take a moment to reflect and speculate the meaning of life.
You know the things you said that night on the porch
You know they didn't make much sense back then
But now they do
You know the thoughts up in my head
You know they'll fumble around until the day I'm dead
And it's so clear now, it's so clear now
(You know the things you said on the porch that night)
I remember all the things you said on the porch that night; although they didn't make sense back then, they do now. All the thoughts I had in my head will remain confusing even after my death, but everything is crystal clear now.
So why did you have to go so far away?
And I'd die to let you know I've felt this way
Why did you have to leave and go so far away from me? I'd give everything to tell you how deeply I feel your loss.
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Russell Gregorie
Where are all the new songs?