Beat Surrender
The Jam
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Beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the 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 Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender 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 Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender 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 My doubt is cast aside, watch phonies run to hide The dignified don't even enter in the game Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender Come on boy, come on girl Succumb to the beat surrender...
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's most commercially successful hits.
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Final SingleNotably, "Beat Surrender" was The Jam’s final single before they disbanded, which adds a layer of significance to the song for fans.
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Genre and StyleThe 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.
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Album InclusionAlthough 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.
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Song LengthThe original version of "Beat Surrender," as released on the 7-inch single, has a duration of 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
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Track MeaningThe 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.
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B-side TracksThe 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”.
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Notable PerformancesThe Jam played "Beat Surrender" on Top of The Pops and The Tube, notably their last-ever live performances on television.
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LegacyAlmost 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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