Surrendering
Alanis Morissette
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You were full and fully capable You were self sufficient and needless Your house was fully decorated in that sense You were taken with me to a point A case of careful what you wish for But what you knew was enough to begin And so you called and courted fiercely So you reached out, entirely fearless And yet you knew of reservation and how it serves And I salute you for your courage And I applaud your perseverance And I embrace you for your faith in the face of adversarial forces That I represent So you were in but not entirely You were up for this but not totally You knew how arms length-ing can maintain doubt And so you fell and you're intact So you dove in and you're still breathing So you jumped and you're still flying if not shocked And I support you in your trusting And I commend you for your wisdom And I'm amazed by your surrender in the face of threatening forces That I represent You found creative ways to distance You hid away from much through humor Your choice of armor was your intellect And so you felt and you're still here And so you died and you're still standing And so you softened and you're still safely in command Self protection was in times of true danger Your best defense to mistrust and be wary Surrendering a feat of unequaled measure And I'm thrilled to let you in Overjoyed to be let in in kind
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Written by: Alanis Morissette
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"Surrendering" is a song by Alanis Morissette, released as part of her fifth album, "Under Rug Swept," in 2002.
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InspirationsAccording to Morissette, the lyrics of "Surrendering" capture her perspective on sensual and romantic love, illustrating her journey toward surrendering to these feelings.
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Album Success"Under Rug Swept" including the song "Surrendering" experienced significant success, reaching number one on the album charts in 12 countries, including the United States and Canada.
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SongwritingSimilar to all the tracks on the "Under Rug Swept" album, "Surrendering" was written and produced solely by Morissette, emphasizing her independent and creative control over her music.
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Reaction from CriticsWhile not released as a single, "Surrendering" received positive reviews from music critics, with praises for its profound lyricism and Alanis' vocal delivery.
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Live Performances“Surrendering” has been performed live during several concerts and tours, often featuring an extended guitar solo and showcasing the high energy and emotion associated with the track.
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Background VocalsThe song features background vocals from Gary Novak's daughter, demonstrating Morissette's commitment to incorporating diverse sounds into her music.
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Album ThemeThe song adheres to the overall theme of "Under Rug Swept", which is centered around self-discovery and personal evolution.
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InstrumentationThe song features a mix of instrumentation, including electric guitars, bass, and drums, characteristic of Morissette's rock-pop style.
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Recordings"Surrendering" was recorded at Westlake Studios and Signet Sound in Hollywood, highlighting Morissette’s commitment to high-quality production for her tracks.
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