I Surrender

David Sylvian

About I Surrender

"I Surrender" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. It is the first single from his album Dead Bees on a Cake.


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2000
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I opened up the pathway of the heart
The flowers died embittered from the start

That night i crossed the bridge of sighs and i surrendered

I looked back and glimpsed the outline of a boy
His life of sorrows now collapsing into joy

And tonight the stars are all aligned and i surrender
My mother cries beneath a southern sky and i surrender

Recording angels and the poets of the night
Bring back the trophies of the battles that we fight

Searchlights fill the open skies and i surrender

Outrageous cries of love have called me back
Derailed the trains of thought, demolished wayward tracks

You tell me i've no need to wonder why i just surrender

I stand too close to see the sleight of hand
How she found this child inside the frightened man

Tonight i'm learning how to fly and i surrender

I've travelled all this way for your embrace
Enraptured by the recognition on your face

Hold me now while my old life dies tonight and i surrender
My mother cries beneath the open skies and i surrender

An ancient evening just before the fall
The light in your eyes, the meaning of it all

Birds fly and fill the summer skies and i surrender

She throws the burning books into the sea
"come find the meaning of the word inside of me"

It's alright the stars are all aligned and i surrender
My mother cries beneath the moonlit skies and i surrender

My body turns to ashes in her hands
The disappearing world of footprints in the sand

Tell me now that this love will never die and i'll surrender
My mother cries beneath the open skies and i surrender

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David Sylvian

David Sylvian (born David Alan Batt, 23 February 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician who came to prominence in the late 1970s as the lead vocalist and main songwriter in the group Japan. His subsequent solo work is described by critic Jason Ankeny as "a far-ranging and esoteric career that encompassed not only solo projects but also a series of fascinating collaborative efforts." Sylvian's solo work has been influenced by a variety of musical styles and genres, including jazz, avant-garde, ambient, electronic, and progressive rock. more »

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Written by: SOREN HUSS, JESS JENSEN, JEPPE KNUDSEN, SEBASTIAN SANDSTROM, PALLE SORENSEN

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Surrender" is a track by English singer-songwriter David Sylvian. The song was released in 1999 in his fifth solo album, Dead Bees on a Cake.
Album Theme
The song resides on a deeply spiritual record. Sylvian's album "Dead Bees on a Cake" is known for its heavy influences from eastern culture and spirituality, most notably Buddhism.
Critic's Choice
"I Surrender" is often recognized as one of the standout tracks from the album. Critics praised the song for its beautiful melody and profound lyrics.
Song Length
The song runs for 9 minutes and 24 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the album.
First Song on Side Two
If you were listening to Dead Bees on a Cake on vinyl, "I Surrender" would be the first song you'd hear when you flipped over to side two.
Musical Style
"I Surrender" is atmospheric, featuring a blend of acoustic guitar, keyboard, and electronic textures that are representative of Sylvian's later work.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "I Surrender" are introspective and poetic, reflecting upon themes of love, surrender, and spiritual awakening.
Instrumentation
Some unique instruments are used to create the song's distinctive sound, including a surbahar (a type of Indian lute) played by Marc Ribot.
Production Contribution
The album was co-produced by Sylvian with veteran producer and engineer David Kent, who also engineered and mixed "I Surrender."
Personal Life Influence
During the time of this album's creation, Sylvian had immersed himself in both spiritual studies and married life in America, elements that reportedly influenced the song and album heavily.
Album Recording
Although released in 1999, "Dead Bees on a Cake" was actually recorded over a seven-year span, so "I Surrender" was likely not recorded in a single sitting but over a period of time.
Commercial Success
Despite its length and somber subject matter, "I Surrender" went on to gain significant popularity and continues to have a strong fanbase today.

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