Surrender
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty
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I want the love that you deny me That I need so desperately The tenderness that you posses You've deprived me You must pray for the lonely night That I walked the floor for you And don't know you must erase All the tearstairs on my face Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Don't you know that I'm taking my case To the highest court of love And these are some of the charges You'll be found guilty of You've used me and abused me 'Till I felt like I wanted to die You created a need in me That only you can satisfy Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Come along peacefully Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Give it to me, ah right now Give it to me, give it to me Give it to me all, give it to me Ah, right now, give it to me Give it to me, give it to me Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Surrender your love baby Surrender your love Surrender your love baby Surrender your love
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Written by: Tom Petty
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Surrender" by Tom Petty was released posthumously as part of the box set 'An American Treasure' in 2018, more than a year after Petty's death.
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Song History"Surrender" was actually written during the 1970s. Although it was often included in live sets, it had never made it onto a studio album prior to its release in 2018.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Surrender" are about young people facing the reality of adult responsibilities. According to Petty, the lyrics of this song were initially inspired by his own experiences and the experiences of his friends.
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Album ReceptionThe 'An American Treasure' box set, which includes "Surrender", was generally well-received by critics and fans alike, demonstrating Petty's enduring popularity.
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Live PerformanceThe song "Surrender" was played regularly during live performances by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during their 1980 tour.
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Band Contribution"Surrender" was a particular display of the band's collaborative dynamic, as it features strong performances from every member of The Heartbreakers.
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Musical StyleThe song embodies the classic rock sound that made Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers famous, featuring elements of country, folk, and blues.
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Song MeaningTom Petty was known for his remarkable songwriting. "Surrender" has resonated with listeners due to its universal theme of general life struggles and letting go.
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Lost TrackThis song had been considered a “lost” track for years before its eventual release because it was part of their concert setlist but never released on an album.
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Record Label"Surrender" was released under the Reprise Records label, which had been Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' home since 1976.
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