The Story Behind The Song
Surrender (1997)
“Surrender is foundational - not only to Christianity, but to any way of thought. Surrender to things in this life is reality.” ~Drew Jarrod
SURRENDER (Drew's Choice)
Words & Music by Drew Jarrod
℗© 08/02/1997 Drew Jarrod (BMI).
All Rights Reserved.
What do I do with my past?
What do You want me to learn?
I know I need to let it go
before my life can move forward again.
But before this life can move forward
I must surrender my self,
surrender my need;
I must surrender my self on my knees.
I must surrender my hopes,
and surrender my fears;
I must surrender my hopeless tears
to the One who surrendered for me.
I am in awe of Your Magnificent Ways.
I bow down and humbly pray,
“Will You bless me, oh, I want to be used.”
But, to show others the Glory in You,
I must surrender my self,
surrender my need;
I must surrender my self on my knees.
I must surrender my hopes,
and surrender my fears;
I must surrender my hopeless tears
to the One who surrendered for me.
I want to surrender my need for revenge,
and give my worries to God instead;
to seek forgiveness, meekness and grace,
‘cause only in You, Lord,
can my life be saved…
Only in You, Dad…
If I surrender my self,
surrender my need;
I must surrender my self on my knees.
I must surrender my hopes,
and surrender my fears;
I must surrender my hopeless tears.
Surrender to Your Will;
I must surrender to Your Will for me.
CREDITS
Lyrics and Music - Drew Jarrod
Arrangement - Zach Zurn/Erin Jarrod/Drew Jarrod
Producer, Pianos, Synths, Bass Guitar, Percussion - Zach Zurn
Strings (Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin) - Charlie Burket
Vocals - Drew Jarrod/Zach Zurn
Acoustic Guitar - Drew Jarrod
Mixing/Mastering - Zach Zurn/Nikola Hamilton
Artwork - Erin Jarrod/Drew Jarrod
