Story Behind The Song
A simple song about letting go, feeling cast adrift and finally facing up to the "wreckage" of a long held unrequited love.
Song Description
Adult contemporary, acoustic guitar driven pop track combining a vocal melody reminiscent of Neil Finn, Travis or 10cc, with intelligent, textured production and frank, despairing lyrics reminiscent of early Radiohead.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Heartbreak, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Crowded House, Radiohead |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I got the low down
I got the message
Can swim to shore now
Or cling to the wreckage
Cos I give up
I surrender
Cos you don?t want me
You just pretended
I wanted it too much
Ignored all the warnings
I never imagined
The way I?d keep falling
The years will roll by
You?ll marry your father
You?ll keep all my letters
And wish for another
But I give up
I surrender
Cos you don?t want me
You just pretended
If love is war
Then I surrender
Whatever you?re looking for
I?m not a contender
Oh you make me empty inside
Oh you make me empty inside
Oh you make me empty inside
Don?t you make me
You make me want to break down