Discography:
The Drive EP - 2006 (independent)
Braveheart
Summerwake Lyrics
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Is it worth going after
Worth going after
Took me by the hand
But it was already over
Already over
I'd seen that she was looking at me
I'm in for a treat
She's playing with me
Just pretending
Yes we'll take it slow
But I'm in no mood for playing
Games that are awaiting
It has taken it's toll
Please don't hurt me
Don't you hurt me
They said that she was cheating on me
But I knew, I knew
She begged me "please, it's not what you think"
So I thought it over
And I said
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
I'll forgive you again
But this I ain't coming back to
Ain't coming back to
If it is, it's the end
It's no use trying
No use trying
You said that he had nothing on me
But I knew, I knew
I do believe she's lying to me
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
So I will surrender
Yes I will, I will surrender
Summerwake's song Braveheart reflects the emotions of a person who is suspicious of their partner's loyalty. The first verse indicates that despite being warned against going after their partner, they still hold onto hope. However, there seems to be a sense of resignation as the singer recognises that even when they were given a chance (took me by the hand) it was already over. The second verse indicates that the partner is playing mind games and pretending not to be cheating. The person singing knows this, but instead of taking it slow, they cannot wait for the game to be over. They do not want to be hurt, but deep down, they know it is going to happen anyway.
The chorus of the song signifies the singer's willingness to surrender to their partner's deceit. They say "I will surrender" multiple times, indicating that they have accepted that their partner is lying and have no option but to concede. The third verse describes how their partner begged them to stay and how they forgave them but promise not to come back. The final line of the verse indicates a sense of finality, where the person singing acknowledges that even if they do come back, it will be the end, and there is no point in trying.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again
We find ourselves back in this place.
Is it worth going after
Is it worth the effort to pursue this?
Worth going after
Is it something of value to pursue?
Took me by the hand
Led me through the situation.
But it was already over
The outcome was already decided.
Already over
The situation had come to an end.
I'd seen that she was looking at me
She had noticed me before.
But I knew, I knew
I was aware of the truth.
I'm in for a treat
I am in for a surprise.
She's playing with me
She is not being honest with me.
Just pretending
She is only acting a role.
Yes we'll take it slow
We'll proceed cautiously.
But I'm in no mood for playing
I do not want to engage in games.
Games that are awaiting
Games have been set up as a trap.
It has taken it's toll
It has affected me negatively.
Please don't hurt me
I do not want to be hurt.
Don't you hurt me
I do not want to be hurt by you.
They said that she was cheating on me
Rumors have spread about her being unfaithful.
But I knew, I knew
I had no doubt about the truth.
She begged me "please, it's not what you think"
She pleaded with me to believe her side of the story.
So I thought it over
I took time to consider my response.
And I said
I finally gave my answer.
So I will surrender
I give in to the situation.
So I will surrender
I choose to let go and give in.
So I will surrender
I am not fighting anymore.
So I will surrender
I willingly yield to the situation.
I'll forgive you again
I have already forgiven you in the past.
But this I ain't coming back to
I cannot keep returning to this situation.
Ain't coming back to
I will not be returning to this situation.
If it is, it's the end
If it continues, it will be the end.
It's no use trying
It is pointless to continue.
No use trying
It is futile to make the effort.
You said that he had nothing on me
You said that he had no advantage over me.
But I knew, I knew
I had no doubt about the truth.
I do believe she's lying to me
I strongly suspect that she is not telling the truth.
Yes I will, I will surrender
I will give in and submit to the situation.
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.