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Single Gun Theory — Surrender
Album: Like Stars In My Hands
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6.2

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Total ratings: 896









Released: 1991
Length: 4:39
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Together. As if in silent prayer.
And whenever I looked out, you were there.
Love flowed from our hearts.
How could we ever,
Stand to be apart?

Don't throw your faith in others away,
Because we have ended this way.
Don't ever think I don't care about you,
What you've always know is true.

It always seems sad, things have to change.
Like our feelings, let's not look for blame.
Don't throw your faith in others away,
Because we have ended this way.
Don't ever think I don't care about you,
What you've always known is true.

After all is said and done, I am the sorry one.
Why must we hurt the people we love?
It's like my destiny falls on me from above.

I love you but I can't hang on anymore.
I love you but I can't stay anymore.
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 coloradojohn wrote:

I revel in this treat. One of my favorite surprises to hear occasionally on RP that reminds me how GREAT this music and this station are!



Also reminds me of the great music that was created in this era.
Posted 3 weeks ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 obispo wrote:

Wait a sec, I think that was nathanso's point: the music is too engaging to be elevator music.

I keep RP on "in the background", but often have to stop what I'm doing to revel in a song. Not complaining.


What if you're an elevator operator?  Then is it elevator music or workplace music?
Posted 3 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

That's because RP is not an elevator.


I've always thought of it as a stairway to heaven.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Super song. Thanks a lot RP.
Posted 1 year ago by flozer68    [ Reply ]
 nathanso wrote:
RP is getting harder to listen to as all-day background music.
 itsme_bygolly wrote:
That's because RP is not an elevator.

Wait a sec, I think that was nathanso's point: the music is too engaging to be elevator music.

I keep RP on "in the background", but often have to stop what I'm doing to revel in a song. Not complaining.
Posted 2 years ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
The band: "Hmm, let's use some of these leftover sounds from 'From A Million Miles' and slow down the tempo just a bit."
 
I kid, it's a decent enough song and probably would have attracted attention if the other one didn't exist.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 ddbz wrote:

Certainly Madonna has sued this woman to the point she owns her first born child?


Based on what, being a female who's singing over a dance groove?
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nice new one, from Madonna
Posted 2 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
Certainly Madonna has sued this woman to the point she owns her first born child?
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I like her voice but the music is basically composed on a computer (nothing technically wrong with that except that it SOUNDS like it, if you know what I mean). And then the addition of the east Asian loop is strange and seemingly disconnected. I wavered between 5 & 7 depending on what part of the song was playing. Settled it into 5-land.
Posted 3 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
I revel in this treat. One of my favorite surprises to hear occasionally on RP that reminds me how GREAT this music and this station are!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:

There are only two tracks from Single Gun Theory on RP, this and From a Million Miles.  Both are stellar.  8 for this one, 9 for Million Miles.



Meh 
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
There are only two tracks from Single Gun Theory on RP, this and From a Million Miles.  Both are stellar.  8 for this one, 9 for Million Miles.
Posted 3 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
      Great song, great album !!

                          
Posted 3 years ago by Michael_in_Paradise    [ Reply ]
 nathanso wrote:
RP is getting harder to listen to as all-day background music.
 
That's because RP is not an elevator.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
RP is getting harder to listen to as all-day background music.
Posted 12 years ago by nathanso    [ Reply ]
Pretty funny. The Big Beat goes on. Laswell-ish beneath the sugary vocal. Oddness achieved with the vaguely Islamic vocal interspersed.
Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
...and if you think this is good, you'll love the Heart Throbs!
Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
"You may find yourself...living in a shotgun shack...You may find yourself...Behind the wheel of a large automobile"  Anyone else notice the similarity in groove?
 
Bill did; that's why they're back-to-back.
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Am I in a lift? An early 90's promo video? So confused.

Utter bilge.
Posted 13 years ago by cfordham    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:

  I think I finally have it memorized. {#Arrowu}
 
hahahahaha!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Always think it's One Dove! Love it, 9.
  Yes, I definitely hear the resemblance.  I'm only person I know who's heard of both of these bands — I even have & still listen to One Dove's "Morning Dove White cd which I bought when it came out in the 90s.  I never knew about Single Gun Theory though until I started listening to Radio Paradise around 2002 or so.  {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
Always think it's One Dove! Love it, 9.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Derecho wrote:

 
  I think I finally have it memorized. {#Arrowu}

Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Lovely fusion track! Love it!
Posted 14 years ago by rssarma    [ Reply ]
Doot do do deet, doot do doo deet...
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Based on the aural evidence this theory doesn't hold water.....{#Frown}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Banarama voices, which actually, I find nice, but I think it's the bass line that makes this song so appealling.
Posted 15 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
shutter wrote:
I agree with the comments and like this one, too. Interesting compositions and instrumental work - not to mention the just-different-enough-to-get-your-attention vocals.


Sounded like old Madonna to me. Got my attention enough to switch to last.fm.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
"You may find yourself...living in a shotgun shack...You may find yourself...Behind the wheel of a large automobile"  Anyone else notice the similarity in groove?
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
This group was exceptional for thier time. Even today thier music holds its appeal.
Posted 15 years ago by Skarp    [ Reply ]
I agree with the comments and like this one, too.  Interesting compositions and instrumental work - not to mention the just-different-enough-to-get-your-attention vocals.
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
5 points for the song, 9 points for those voices {#Drool}, average 7 
Posted 15 years ago by openears    [ Reply ]
I've become a Single Gun Theory convert, even though they only have two good CD's. Fun to listen to, easy on the ears.
Posted 15 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
 dogpound wrote:
very banannarama
 

Catchy, popish, fluffy — yup, definitely.  'Cept don't know if those chicks could warble quite like this.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
Madonna on RP? WTF?
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
JohnBauer wrote:
...
Please upload whatever you think is best.
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing Single Gun Theory, despite there being much better tracks of theirs to choose from. Try Strawpeople (from New Zealand), if you liked this band. (click here) Come visit for more suggestions and links... (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by JohnBauer    [ Reply ]
'Don't throw your faith in others away, Because we have ended this way.' this isn't about the bush-cheney axis of evil
Posted 16 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
cathenley wrote:
They're droppin' like flies
More like rats leaving the sinking ship.
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
hey man this like really totally sucks!
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Smooth, good, verry processed though.
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
too much artificial.
Posted 17 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
crinky wrote:
You sure you have an opinion, George? Maybe you should ask Dick Cheney now that Karl Rove is gone.
They're droppin' like flies
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
George_W_Bush wrote:
Me thinks this music good.
You sure you have an opinion, George? Maybe you should ask Dick Cheney now that Karl Rove is gone.
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Very reminiscent to their tune "From a Million Miles" which I like a bit better. Still good though.
I agree with you on both counts. Both songs use similar themes, but "From a Million Miles" does it better.
Posted 17 years ago by goatshow    [ Reply ]
George_W_Bush wrote:
Me thinks this music good.
No threat to National Security?
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
George_W_Bush wrote:
Me thinks this music good.
I think it's actually HIM!
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Add my vote to "sounds like One Dove"! And One Dove's CD *would* be perfect Radio Paradise fodder. I just _knew_ you fine RPers could remind me who it was these guys are channeling! Thanks for tickling my brain, music-heads.
Actually, One Dove sounds like Single Gun Theory and One Dove is doing the channeling ... SGT's first record came out in 1987, this came out in 1991, while One Dove is from 1993. One Dove probably bought the album and were inspired to create something "original" although I do think they sound more like Saint Etienne than these guys
Posted 17 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Add my vote to "sounds like One Dove"! And One Dove's CD *would* be perfect Radio Paradise fodder. I just _knew_ you fine RPers could remind me who it was these guys are channeling! Thanks for tickling my brain, music-heads.
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
andersja wrote:
Bill, you're amazing. Never have I seen such a wide range of Musical knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Yes, very interesting piece.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
George_W_Bush wrote:
Me thinks this music good.
There's something completely wrong with a handle such as yours expressing satisfaction about a group called Single Gun Theory. can't quite put my finger on it? awww gAWd I kill me
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Very reminiscent to their tune "From a Million Miles" which I like a bit better. Still good though.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Me thinks this music good.
Posted 18 years ago by George_W_Bush    [ Reply ]
raulman1 wrote:
I like this . . . it's reminiscent of a one-CD wonder from 1993 called One Dove -- who had two "Modern Rock" hits on their "Mornning Dove White" CD. The songs were called "White Love" and "Breakdown"
I'm a big fan of One Dove and is the first thing I thought of after hearing this. RP has one (click here) of their songs, but never played as of now. Bill care to give it a try?
Posted 18 years ago by kaleb    [ Reply ]
Juxtaposing native(don't have a better word) voices was very "in" at the time. Think Rainforest.
Posted 18 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
very banannarama
Posted 19 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Bill, you're amazing. Never have I seen such a wide range of Musical knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Posted 19 years ago by andersja    [ Reply ]
raulman1 wrote:
I like this . . . it's reminiscent of a one-CD wonder from 1993 called One Dove -- who had two "Modern Rock" hits on their "Mornning Dove White" CD. The songs were called "White Love" and "Breakdown" -- the second of which was featured on the soundtrack to Charlie Sheen's movie "The Chase."
One Dove friggin' rocks. It took me forever to track down their album. Listen to Dot Allison solo! Jaqui Hunt from SGT sings on Delerium albums a lot.
Posted 19 years ago by quixotic    [ Reply ]
Love this song, it reminds me of living in NY in the late 80's. Ahhh, thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Posted 19 years ago by Re    [ Reply ]
I think it sounds like Tanita Tikaram (sp?)...can't remember the name of the song, but it's very similar. This is good. Would like to hear more SGT.
Posted 19 years ago by crink51    [ Reply ]
I like this . . . it's reminiscent of a one-CD wonder from 1993 called One Dove -- who had two "Modern Rock" hits on their "Mornning Dove White" CD. The songs were called "White Love" and "Breakdown" -- the second of which was featured on the soundtrack to Charlie Sheen's movie "The Chase."
Posted 19 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
Reminiscent of the Tom Tom Club - thought it might be a remix.
Posted 19 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]