I Surrender
David Sylvian
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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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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.
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Album ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Song LengthThe song runs for 9 minutes and 24 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the album.
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First Song on Side TwoIf 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.
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Musical Style"I Surrender" is atmospheric, featuring a blend of acoustic guitar, keyboard, and electronic textures that are representative of Sylvian's later work.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "I Surrender" are introspective and poetic, reflecting upon themes of love, surrender, and spiritual awakening.
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InstrumentationSome unique instruments are used to create the song's distinctive sound, including a surbahar (a type of Indian lute) played by Marc Ribot.
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Production ContributionThe album was co-produced by Sylvian with veteran producer and engineer David Kent, who also engineered and mixed "I Surrender."
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Personal Life InfluenceDuring 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.
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Album RecordingAlthough 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.
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Commercial SuccessDespite 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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