Beat Surrender

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About Beat Surrender

"Beat Surrender" was The Jam's final single, and was released on 22 November 1982. It became the band's fourth No. 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in December 1982.


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Beat surrender -
Come on boy, come on girl
Succumb to the beat surrender
All the things that I care about (are packed into one punch)
All the things that I'm not sure about (are sorted out at once)

And as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end
That bullshit is bullshit, it just goes by different names

All the things that I shout about (but never act upon)
All the courage and the dreams that I have
(but seem to wait so long)
My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide
The dignified don't even enter in the game

And if you feel there's no passion
No quality sensation
Seize the young determination
Show the fakers you ain't foolin'
You'll see me come runnin'
To the sound of your strummin'
Fill my heart with joy and gladness
I've lived too long in shadows of sadness

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The Jam

The Jam were an English punk rock/New Wave/mod revival band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. They were formed in Woking, Surrey. While they shared the "angry young men" outlook and fast tempos of their punk rock contemporaries, The Jam wore smartly tailored suits rather than ripped clothes, and they incorporated a number of mainstream 1960s rock and R&B influences rather than rejecting them, placing The Jam at the forefront of the mod revival movement. more »

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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Beat Surrender" by The Jam was released in the United Kingdom on November 26, 1982, through the record label Polydor.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's most commercially successful hits.
Final Single
Notably, "Beat Surrender" was The Jam’s final single before they disbanded, which adds a layer of significance to the song for fans.
Genre and Style
The Jam is primarily known for their punk rock and mod revival style; however, "Beat Surrender" is defined by its soulful influences, pinpointing a shift in the band's musical direction.
Album Inclusion
Although it’s one of their most popular songs, "Beat Surrender" was not included in any of The Jam's six studio albums. However, it later appeared on many of their compilation albums.
Song Length
The original version of "Beat Surrender," as released on the 7-inch single, has a duration of 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
Track Meaning
The title "Beat Surrender" is interpreted by many as a statement about the band's decision to split up — a sort of 'surrender' of their engagement with the music industry.
B-side Tracks
The 7" single has two B-side tracks - “Shopping” and “Move On Up”, while the 12" version includes an additional track titled “Stoned Out Of My Mind”.
Notable Performances
The Jam played "Beat Surrender" on Top of The Pops and The Tube, notably their last-ever live performances on television.
Legacy
Almost 40 years since its release, "Beat Surrender" remains a fan-favorite and is seen as a pivotal moment in The Jam’s history. It maintains regular airplay on rock and alternative music radio stations.

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