Surrender
U2
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Oh, the city's alight With lovers and lies Bright blue eyes Oh, the city is bright It's brighter than day tonight Surrender, Surrender Surrender, Surrender Sadie said she couldn't work out What it was all about And so she let go Now Sadie's on the street And the people she meets you know She tried to be a good girl and a good wife Raise a good family Lead a good life It's not good enough She got herself up on the 48th floor Gotta find out Find out what she's living for Surrender, Surrender Surrender, Surrender Tonight... Oh, the city's afire A passionate flame It knows me by name Oh, the city's desire To take me for more and more It's in the street, getting under my feet It's in the air, it's everywhere My love for you It's in the things I do and say If I want to live I gotta Die to myself someday Papa sing my sing my sing my song Papa sing my sing my sing my song...
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Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Writing"Surrender" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is famously known because it was co-written by all four band members, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
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Album ReleaseThe song is on U2's third album, 'War,' released in 1983 — an album that was a departure from the band's earlier sound, incorporating a more intense and passionate style that reflects the conflicts and turmoil of the time.
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Musical Composition"Surrender" is unique for its sound. Special input was given by The Edge, as his backing vocals and a guitar riff give an added depth to the track.
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Track PositionThis song is the penultimate track on the album 'War,' contributing to the overall structure and narrative flow of the record.
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, "Surrender" was not often included in U2's live performances. It was played during the War Tour but seemed to fade from their setlists afterward.
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MessageLike many U2 songs, "Surrender" contains a strong socio-political message. It tells a story of a desperate woman in a difficult life situation, signifying the struggles faced by many during that time period.
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Vocal TechniquesDuring this song, Bono uses his lower vocal range, giving the song an intense, raw feel.
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Song Production"Surrender" was produced by renowned producer Steve Lillywhite, who also produced U2's first two albums, responsible for shaping their early sound.
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Album RecognitionThe "War" album, which includes "Surrender," helped U2 gain commercial success, reaching number one on the UK albums chart.
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Music Genre"Surrender" is commonly classified under the genre of Post-Punk / Alternative Rock, embodying U2's distinctive melding of rock and post-punk influences.
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