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“Took Me By Surprise” by Janet Ritz (song page, archived)

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Song: Took Me By Surprise
Artist: Janet Ritz
Genres: AAA, Progressive Rock, Pop Vocals
Captured: October 24, 2000 (1 capture)

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Song Credits

Composer(s)
• Janet Ritz
Composer(s)
• Thomas Doty

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  PRIM. GENRE : [ AAA ]
  SEC. GENRE : [ Progressive Rock ]
  ADD. GENRE : [ Pop Vocals ]

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This is a song about the pure joy of finally surrendering to love.

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Lyrics

Darlin' I will give in I'll tell the truth if you want me to Don't have misgivings I've figured out what we were meant to do 'Cause every day you open up my eyes Shake off the pain, the fear and hold the lies I didn't really want to compromise But the way you made me feel It took me by surprise At first, I thought it was a game Or, at least, just more of the same Guess I never learned how to feel Or how to deal with a love so real But every day you open up my eyes Shake off the pain, the fear and hold the lies I didn't really want to compromise But the way you made me feel It took me by surprise I tried to hold back, not let this go on I thrashed about and cried and did everything wrong But you just stood back with that look in your eye You took your time and then you took me by surprise So, darlin', I will give in I'll do what your heart wants me to Oh, come on, baby, it's a given You love me just as much as I love you Now every day we'll open up our eyes Chase off the fears, the pain, and all the lies We didn't really want to compromise But this love's so real that it just took us by surprise Lyrics by Janet Ritz Music by Janet Ritz & Tom Doty (c) 1999 by Janet H. Ritz & Tom Doty -- all rights reserved

Full Description

This is a song about the pure joy of finally surrendering to love. Very upbeat and with lots of energy. The band had all kinds of fun recording this, and that comes through on the rhythm tracks.