The song was written by David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii and the rap verse by band member William Singe.

"Surrender" was written by David Musumeci, Anthony Egizii and the rap verse by band member William Singe.

[5] Two days later, it was announced that the group signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia and would release "Surrender" as their debut single.

[10] For the week ending 6 January 2013, "Surrender" debuted and peaked at number 97 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart.

[1] On 13 December 2012, The Collective performed "Surrender" at the Crown Street Mall in Wollongong, New South Wales and signed CD copies of the single for fans.