Never Surrender
Triumph Lyrics


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Out in the streets inspiration comes hard
The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
Everybody always wants the east way out
Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?

[Chorus]
Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high

Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
You don't ever take responsibility
Don't you know that part of you is part of me

[Chorus]

Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
But you go to finish what's already begun
Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine





Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Triumph's song "Never Surrender" speak to the struggles and challenges faced by individuals as they navigate through life. The first verse describes the difficulties faced on a daily basis, with inspiration often being hard to come by, and encountering people who are out to deceive and defeat. The line "Everybody always wants the easy way out" suggests that the easy way is often the most tempting, but ultimately it leads one down a path of regret and adversity. The mention of "thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss" refers to the biblical betrayal of Jesus by one of his disciples, Judas, who was paid thirty pieces of silver for his treachery. This reference suggests that even those who appear friendly and helpful may have ulterior motives, which can lead to a difficult and painful outcome for the victim.


The chorus of the song is a blunt call to never give up, to hold on to one's dreams and to always keep one's head held high. The second verse speaks to the prevalent apathy in society, where people have "plenty of nothing to say" and are more concerned with convenience than truth. The lyrics suggest that some people are born to follow, while others make their own way, and that finding a hero today is easy, but forgetting that hero tomorrow is just as effortless. Taking responsibility is a theme throughout the song, with the line "Don't you know that part of you is part of me" indicating that everyone is connected, and that what one person does affects others.


Overall, the song "Never Surrender" suggests that life is full of challenges, but that we must always hold our heads high and never give up on our dreams. The lyrics encourage the listener to take responsibility for their own lives, to be aware of those who might be out to deceive and defeat them, and to be patient in their pursuit of truth and a fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

Out in the streets inspiration comes hard
It's tough to find motivation when you're struggling outside


The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Life throws me curveballs and unexpected challenges


Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Despite the challenges, I keep trying because I'm optimistic and hopeful


Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
But these challenges often feel insurmountable and overwhelming


Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
It's hard to understand why life is so difficult and filled with obstacles


Everybody always wants the east way out
People are always looking for shortcuts and ways to bypass obstacles


Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
Sometimes it seems like people are willing to betray others for personal gain


What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?
It can be confusing to navigate a world where people are not always kind or trustworthy


Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Despite the hardships and confusion, it's important to hold onto hope and aspirations


Never Surrender, hold your head up high
Even when it feels like everything is against you, it's important to stay strong and resilient


Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
In today's world, some people seem disinterested, uninvolved, or apathetic towards the struggles of others


Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
But there are always people who will push through the challenges to forge their own path


Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
The people we idolize or look up to can sometimes fade from memory or lose their impact


You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
People often want easy answers or quick solutions, but the truth is often complicated or difficult to find


You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Some people avoid commitment and responsibility, choosing not to dwell on the past or the things they've missed


Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
But this lifestyle can also make it hard to appreciate the good things in life or remember what really matters


You don't ever take responsibility
Avoiding responsibility can cause a person to miss out on growth or change


Don't you know that part of you is part of me
Ultimately, we are all connected and our choices and actions can affect others in ways we may not realize


Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
Holding onto hope and resilience is difficult and sometimes feels impossible


But you go to finish what's already begun
But it's important to persevere and follow through on our ambitions and goals


Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
The concept of 'never' can be daunting and overwhelming, as it implies an infinite amount of time and effort


But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine
But we only have one chance to live our life, and we should make the most of it by sticking to our path and embracing new challenges


Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
If we stay motivated and committed, we will eventually be able to overcome the obstacles in our way


Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly
And when we do find a way to achieve our goals, we should celebrate and soar to new heights.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT

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Lyrics:

Out in the streets inspiration comes hard
The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
Everybody always wants the east way out
Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?

Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high

Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
You don't ever take responsibility
Don't you know that part of you is part of me

Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high

Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
But you go to finish what's already begun
Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine

Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly



All comments from YouTube:

Brandon Powers

No other band makes me feel quite like Triumph does... their music is so good, inspirational, even after all these years. Classic, timeless, powerful!

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Fred

People talk about how underrated this or that band is all the time. Triumph was a truly underrated band and Rik is absolutely a world class guitar player. Still some of my favorite songs to this day.

Doug

I got to see them in San Diego, in 1984, one of the best shows from true performers back in the day.

Spud65

Absolutely world class. And with his pipes I'd say the best lead guitar/singer ever. Billy Squier a close second.

NicSD

Its amazing to me to see how young he was and how much talent was pouring out of him at such a young age. Some substantial part of that must be just innate. When I was that age, I didn't have 5% of that talent in anything.

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