The Terms of My Surrender

Story Behind The Song

The first phrase of the melody of this song came to me in a dream. I awoke with a powerful feeling that for the first time in my life, I truly understood what it means to love someone. Within twenty-four hours, the song was complete.

Song Description

This song is about that moment of deciding that you love someone so utterly that you are willing to give up anything to be with her/him -- to surrender with no terms whatsoever. The mood captures the complex blend of peace, ecstasy, and liberating sadness

Song Length 6:13 Genre Latin - Jazz, Jazz - Classic
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Serene, Poignant Subject Falling in Love, Healing
Similar Artists Pat Metheny Language No Language
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

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Lyrics None Music Ben Siems
Producer Ben Siems Publisher Thunder Cliff Music
Performance Ben Siems with The Willie August Project Label DiPhoCal Jazz Records

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