Discover the story of the song > I Surrender – A Day To Remember

The protagonist is talking about someone they have feelings for who has secrets. They admit that they have a weakness for this person and that now is not the right time for them to be together. The protagonist tries to save face and give themselves space until the time is right. They surrender to the fact that they can't forget this person and hope that they will remember the truth. The protagonist knows that others may not want them to be together. They admit that they have tried to understand the situation but things can't be different. They decide to go their separate ways and get by without each other. Throughout it all, the protagonist feels like they are always in the wrong and that there is always something causing issues between them and their partner. They surrender to the situation and accept that this is how things are. At the end, they hope that their partner will remember the truth and still want them.