About the song
John Denver’s “Sweet Surrender”
John Denver’s “Sweet Surrender” is a beautiful and moving ballad that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of letting go. The song was released in 1974 on Denver’s album Back Home Again, and it quickly became one of his most popular hits.
The song begins with Denver singing about the struggles of everyday life. He sings about the worries and cares that weigh us down, and he expresses the desire to find a way to let go of them. In the chorus, he sings:
Sweet surrender, sweet surrender
I’m giving myself to you
There’s nothing more I can do
Sweet surrender, I’m trusting in you
These lyrics express the idea of surrendering oneself to a higher power, whether that be God, nature, or simply the power of love. Denver sings about the peace and comfort that comes from letting go of our worries and trusting in something greater than ourselves.
The song’s message of hope and faith is particularly relevant in today’s world. We live in a time of great uncertainty and anxiety, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life. However, “Sweet Surrender” reminds us that there is always hope, and that we can find peace and comfort by surrendering our worries to a higher power.
“Sweet Surrender” is a beautiful and inspiring song that has touched the lives of millions of people. It is a song that offers hope and comfort in times of trouble, and it is a reminder that there is always something greater than ourselves to which we can turn.
In addition to the song’s message of hope and faith, “Sweet Surrender” is also notable for its beautiful melody and Denver’s heartfelt performance. The song’s gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment creates a sense of peace and tranquility, and Denver’s warm and expressive vocals perfectly capture the song’s message of hope.
“Sweet Surrender” is a classic song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that continues to inspire and uplift people of all ages, and it is a song that is sure to remain a favorite for many years to come.
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Lyrics
“Sweet Surrender”
Lost and alone on some forgotten highway, traveled by many, remembered by few.
Looking for something that I can believe in,
looking for something that I’d like to do with my life.
There’s nothing behind me and nothing that ties me to
something that might have been true yesterday.
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more than enough
To just be here today, and I don’t know what the future is holding in store,
I don’t know where I’m going, I’m not sure where I’ve been.
There’s a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me,
my life is worth the living, I don’t need to see the end.Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.Lost and alone on some forgotten highway, traveled by many, remembered by few.
Looking for something that I can believe in,
looking for something that I’d like to do with my life.
There’s nothing behind me and nothing that ties me to
something that might have been true yesterday.
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more than enough
To just be here today, and I don’t know what the future is holding in store,
I don’t know where I’m going, I’m not sure where I’ve been.
There’s a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me,
my life is worth the living, I don’t need to see the end.Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.