About the Song
“Surrender” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1961, and it was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. The song is an adaptation of the 1902 Neapolitan ballad “Torna a Surriento” (“Come Back to Sorrento”) by Giambattista and Ernesto de Curtis. “Surrender” became one of Elvis Presley’s most successful and best-selling singles, reaching number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom in 1961.
Elvis Presley held the record for the most consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 until 1966 when The Beatles surpassed that record. However, it’s worth noting that Whitney Houston later broke the overall record with seven consecutive number-one singles in 1988. “Surrender” was one of the 25 songs written by the prolific duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman for Elvis Presley.
The song’s popularity extended beyond Presley’s rendition, and it has been covered by various artists, including Michael Bublé, The Residents, and Il Volo. The enduring success of “Surrender” contributes to its status as one of Elvis Presley’s notable hits and a classic in the realm of popular music.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When we kiss, my heart’s on fire
Burning with a strange desire
And I know, each time I kiss you
That your heart’s on fire too
[Verse 2]
So, my darling, please surrender (surrender)
All your love so warm and tender (surrender)
Let me hold you in my arms, dear
While the moon shines bright above
[Verse 3]
All the stars will tell the story
Of our love and all its glory
Let us take this night of magic
And make it a night of love
[Outro]
Won’t you please surrender to me (surrender)
Your lips, your arms, your heart, dear (surrender)
Be mine forever
Be mine tonight