Glee Cast - No Surrender Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'No Surrender'?

   'No Surrender' was originally written by Bruce Springsteen. The lyrics and music were all penned by him.

2. What is the origin of the song 'No Surrender'?

   'No Surrender' is a song from Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the U.S.A.'. It was added to the album at the insistence of E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt.

3. How was 'No Surrender' used politically?

   During the 2004 United States presidential election, Democratic candidate John Kerry, who is a fan of Bruce Springsteen, used 'No Surrender' as the main theme song for his campaign.

4. What is the significance of the phrase 'No retreat, baby, no surrender' in the song?

   The phrase 'No retreat, baby, no surrender' represents resilience and an unwavering commitment to one's promises and ideals, portraying a sense of camaraderie and determination.

5. How often has Bruce Springsteen performed 'No Surrender' live?

   Bruce Springsteen has performed 'No Surrender' at various percentages of his concert tours, being most frequent in The Rising tour (58%) and less in others like the Reunion Tour (7%).

6. What notable covers of 'No Surrender' exist?

   Several artists have covered 'No Surrender,' including Jill Johnson, Two Cow Garage, Maeve O'Boyle, Mark Salling on 'Glee', and James Blundell in a duet with Paul Costa.