Surrender

Swing Out Sister

About Surrender

"Surrender" is a 1987 single released by British pop act Swing Out Sister from their debut album, It's Better to Travel. It was issued as the follow-up to the successful single, "Breakout". The song peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1987 and logged four weeks in the top ten. Over a year after its initial release, remixes of "Surrender" reached the U. S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at #22 in May 1988. The song features a trumpet solo performed by John Thirkell and features Drewery laughing at the beginning of the song.  


Year:
2008
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Try to forget torment
Lying behind a smile
Tears for sentiment
Now I've done my time

You filled my head with your opinions
Blind to your lies I listened

Still waiting for love to take revenge (revenge)
For that sweet surrender

You'll get what you deserve
Hiding behind a lie
Revenge says more than words
You'll pay for your crime

I fooled myself you'd change your ways
Blind to your lies I listened

Still waiting for love to take revenge (revenge)
For that sweet surrender

Still waiting for love to take revenge
For that sweet surrender

Still waiting for love to take revenge
For that sweet surrender

Still waiting for love to take revenge (revenge)
For that sweet surrender

Still waiting for love to take revenge
For that sweet surrender

Still waiting for love to take revenge (revenge)
Still waiting for love

Still waiting for love to take revenge
Waiting for love from heaven

Still waiting for love to take revenge
Still waiting for love

To take revenge
Sweet revenge
Waiting for love from heaven

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Swing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister are a British sophisti-pop group best known worldwide for their 1986 song "Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", "Twilight World", "Waiting Game" and a remake of "Am I the Same Girl?" Though album sales in the U.S. and Europe have levelled off since the early 1990s, the group continues to attract a loyal fanbase. The group is also very popular in Japan. more »

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Written by: Martin Lee Gore

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Surrender" by Swing Out Sister was released in the United Kingdom on December 21, 1986.
Chart Performance
The song charted high in the UK Singles Charts, peaking at no. 7 and stayed in the top 75 for 13 weeks.
Genre
"Surrender" is classified under the genre of Sophisti-pop, a sub-genre of pop music.
Album Appearance
This song is from their debut studio album, "It's Better to Travel" that was released on May 11, 1987.
Critical Reception
Music critics praised the song for its smooth jazz sounds and sophisticated style, and indicated it as a standout track on the album.
Band Formation
Swing Out Sister formed in 1985, with band members Corinne Drewery, Andy Connell, and Martin Jackson. "Surrender" was released when all three were still in the band. However, Jackson left in 1990.
Live Performances
Over the years, Swing Out Sister has performed "Surrender" live several times at concerts and music festivals, which often has been well received by fans.
Music Video
The music video of "Surrender" echoes the song’s classic 1980s vibe, featuring the band performing against brightly colored animated backdrops.
U.S. Hits
While "Surrender" did not make a big impact in the U.S., its success in the UK helped the band gain an international following and they later had hits in the U.S. with other songs like "Breakout".
Covers and Samples
Since its release, "Surrender" has been covered and sampled by various artists across different genres, showcasing its continued influence and popularity.
Awards
Although "Surrender" did not win any major awards, Swing Out Sister was nominated for two Brit Awards in 1987, including Best British Breakthrough Act.
Legacy
More than three decades after its release, "Surrender" continues to be one of Swing Out Sister's most iconic and loved songs, marking an important milestone in the band's career.

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