Moment of Surrender
U2
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I tied myself with wire To let the horses run free Playing with the fire Until the fire played with me The stone was semi precious We were barely conscious Two souls too smart to be In the realm of certainty Even on our wedding day We set ourselves on fire A girl could not deny her Its not if I believe in love If love believes in me Oh believe in me At the moment of surrender I'm falling to my knees I did not notice the passers by And they did not notice me I've been in every black hole At the alter of a Dark star My body s now begging Though it's begging to get back Begging to get back To my heart To the rhythm of my soul To the rhythm of my consciousness To the rhythm of yes To be released from control I was punching in the numbers at the ATM machine I could see in the reflection A face staring back at me At the moment of surrender I'm falling to my knees I did not notice the passers by And they did not notice me I was speeding off the subway Through the stations of the cross Every eye looking every other way Counting down till the pain will stop At the moment of surrender I'm falling to my knees I did not notice the passers by And they did not notice me
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Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson, Larry Mullen, Daniel Roland Lanois, Brian Peter George Eno
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18 facts about this song
Song Release"Moment of Surrender" is a song by the Irish rock band U2. It was released as part of their 12th studio album "No Line on the Horizon" in February 2009.
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Song LengthThe song, stretching over 7 minutes, is one of U2's longest studio recordings.
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Songwriting ProcessThe track emerged out of a "magic hour" of creativity which the band experienced during a recording session in Fez, Morocco.
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Song ThemeThe song's theme focuses on spiritual release, in a moment of surrender, which resembles a kind of religious experience.
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Improvised in the StudioUnlike many songs, this song was largely improvised in the studio. Bono has stated that the lyrics were "given" to him—written in two unplanned bursts.
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Critical ReceptionCritics welcomed the track warmly, with some referring to it as the best song on the album, praising its production, and terming it one of U2's greatest songs.
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Live PerformancesAlthough the song was initially seen as a centerpiece of the band's "360° Tour", it was initially challenging for them to perform live due to its loose, improvisational origins.
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Natasha Bedingfield CoverThe British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield has covered this song during her live performances.
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Lyrics InterpretationBono, the lead singer of U2, described it as a song about overcoming addiction, on a more personal level.
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Song Emotion"Moment of Surrender" reflects deep emotions and showcases Bono's vocal abilities in conveying raw, emotive content.
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Song StyleThe song has a unique style that combines a slow-burning build-up with atmospheric layers, offering both a reflective tone and high emotional intensity.
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Not Released as a SingleDespite its popularity and critical reception, "Moment of Surrender" was not released as a single from the "No Line on the Horizon" album.
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Inspiration for the SongBono cited gospel music and soul singer Al Green as inspirations for the psychedelic soul style in "Moment of Surrender".
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Song ProductionRenowned producers like Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite were involved in the production of this song.
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Album Success"No Line on the Horizon", the album featuring "Moment of Surrender", debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, and it was U2's seventh number one album.
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Digital Effects UseIn the conclusion of the song, Bono's vocals are processed through a synthesizer, creating what has been described as a 'robotic gospel singer' effect.
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Theme Relation"Moment of Surrender" adheres to the album's central theme of disorientation in the modern world, with a spiritual undertone throughout its seven-minute length.
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Bono's Favorite TrackIn an interview with Q magazine, Bono stated that "Moment of Surrender" was, for him, the greatest U2 song.
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