Story Behind The Song
On the surface, the song is one of comfort and protection - assuring someone that he/she will be cared for and safe from harm... However, as the song proceeds, we discover that all is not as it seems, Theis relationship is perfect except for one fatal flaw: one person is intent on being totally in control. We start to hear lyrics that indicate that "power" is an issue in the relationship: "Ambition, position - all play the game, all play a part." And we hear lyrics that indicate that someone has the mindset for eventually going too far: "Volition, submission - It's all the same in my heart." The darkest of thoughts can hide in even the sunniest of relationships...
Song Description
Intimate, pop ballad in the style of Savage Garden – but with a dark twist… Even the most perfect relationships can have a fatal flaw... In this case, someone is not being protective, but rather - overprotective.
Song Length |
4:58 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Anxious, Serene |
Subject |
Birds, Television |
Similar Artists |
Savage Garden, Seal |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
SURROUND
The night is on fire
I’m movin’ in close
The temperature’s higher
So hot, and it shows
My spirit grows wings now
We fly in our love
Forget what you think now
And I’ll be enough
So if you’re sure
Let this place be all that you’ve ever wanted
And I’ll be more
More than you ever dreamed
Temptations
Sensations
All come alive when I surround you
Elation
Starvation
A hunger that arrests you
I’m callin’
You’re fallin’
Into my arms so I’m around you
Come to me
You move me
You’re safe from harm when I surround you
The flame’s burning brighter
The heat melts our ice
It worships the night for
Our love’s paradise
It’s feelin’ so right now
We drown in desire
Perspire all night now
Give in to the raging fire
So rise above
Race against the dawn and the morning light
Redeem our love
Now that I’ve closed in tight
Ambition
Position
All play the game, all play a part
Volition
Submission
It’s all the same in my heart
I’m touchin’
I’m teasin’
You’re lost but love has come and found you
You’re flying
And dying
You’ll feel it all when I surround you
All illusions will die
You’ll open your eyes
And wonder if I am still there or if I have abandoned you
But you’ll feel me near
Feel my love appear
And I’ll never leave and I’ll never let go, I’m forever true
The moon will rise
And I’ll baptize
You in my arms
Nothing to fear
I’ll be here
Don’t you worry now
Temptations
Sensations
All come alive when I surround you
Elation
Starvation
A hunger that arrests you
I’m callin’
You’re fallin’
Into my arms so I’m around you
Come to me
You move me
You’re safe from harm when I surround you
Ambition
Suspicion
All play the game, all play a part
Volition
Submission
It’s all the same in my heart
I’m touchin’
I’m teasin’
You’re lost but love has come and found you
You’re flying
And dying
You’ll feel it all when I surround you
You’ll feel it all when I surround you