Orginally consisting of the duo DeLange and Waylon (who had known each other prior to performing together), they first performed in 2013 for a concert in Enschede. Subsequently, Waylon left the group in June 2014 and was replaced by American country singer Jake Etheridge.
Their song Calm After the Storm reached second place in the final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest (giving The Netherlands their best result since 1975) and was a hit throughout Europe. Released as their first single in March 2014, the song won two Marcel Bezençon Awards. The band's first (eponymous) album, which features Calm After the Storm, was released in May 2014.
Before Complete Surrender
The Common Linnets Lyrics
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I'm afraid your waters are too deep
And I'll fall with honest true devotion
Far from any shore that I've known before
And I'd never leave, and I forget to breathe
I want to open up the door to
The promises of love that you're, I'm sure
That your love is the only kind of love
That I would ever want to know
So I'll draw a line, before complete surrender
Cause you'd just be too much for me
Too strong, too sweet and too damn overwhelming
I'm dying to make the most of us together
Because this is just what it is
And what it is I know I've never felt it
You paint my world in a different kind of colors
You play new chords to my song
And we could so easily be lovers
As much as I would love to try
We'd end up in a place we don't belong
So I'll draw a line, before complete surrender
Cause you'd just be too much for me
Too strong, too sweet and too damn overwhelming
I'm dying to make the most of us together
Because this is just what it is
And what it is I know I've never felt it
So I'll draw a line, before complete surrender
Cause you'd just be too much for me
Too strong, too sweet and too damn overwhelming
I'm dying to make the most of us together
Because this is just what it is
And what it is I know I've never felt it
I want to dive into your ocean
The lyrics to "Before Complete Surrender" by Dutch duo The Common Linnets explores the theme of fear and uncertainty when it comes to falling in love. The singer is drawn to the idea of diving headfirst into the deep waters of love with their partner, but at the same time, they feel apprehensive about the intensity and enormity of their emotions. The singer fears that they might lose themselves in the tumultuous sea of love, finding themselves in a place where they don't belong.
Despite their hesitations, the singer recognizes the beauty and excitement of being in love with this person. They acknowledge that their love is different, and it has the power to open up new possibilities and perspectives for them. However, they also recognize that this love could be too much for them to handle, as it is both strong and overwhelming. Ultimately, the singer decides to draw a line before complete surrender because they know they'd be risking everything by giving themselves over fully to this love.
Overall, "Before Complete Surrender" is a bittersweet and introspective song about the complexities of love and the fear of losing oneself in it. The lyrics touch on the excitement of feeling something new and different while also acknowledging the potential for pain and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to dive into your ocean
I desire to fully immerse myself in your love and affection
I'm afraid your waters are too deep
I fear that the intensity of your love might overwhelm me
And I'll fall with honest true devotion
I will surrender myself to you wholeheartedly
Far from any shore that I've known before
Your love will take me to a place I have never been before
And I'd never leave, and I forget to breathe
Once I become fully connected to you, I cannot imagine being without you, and my love will take my breath away
I want to open up the door to
I am willing to give myself a chance to allow love to come in again
The promises of love that you're, I'm sure
I have faith in the potential of your love for me
And I'm afraid of how much I'll adore you
I fear that my love and admiration for you will be too much to handle
That your love is the only kind of love
I would be satisfied with your love and no other
That I would ever want to know
Your love is all I could ever desire
So I'll draw a line, before complete surrender
I will set boundaries to protect myself from being consumed by my love for you
Cause you'd just be too much for me
The depth and strength of your love may be too overwhelming for me to handle
Too strong, too sweet and too damn overwhelming
Your love is intense, irresistible, and overpowering
I'm dying to make the most of us together
I am eager to maximize the potential of our relationship
Because this is just what it is
Our love is what it is, and I accept it as it is
And what it is I know I've never felt it
I have never experienced a love like this before, and it is both thrilling and scary at the same time
You paint my world in a different kind of colors
Your love brings vibrancy and joy to my life in a way I have never experienced before
You play new chords to my song
Your love adds a new dimension and richness to my life
And we could so easily be lovers
Our chemistry and connection make it easy to envision a romantic relationship
As much as I would love to try
Although I am tempted, I know that pursuing a romantic relationship with you would be too intense for me
We'd end up in a place we don't belong
A romantic relationship with you would not be a good fit for me, and we would ultimately end up unhappy
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