"No Surrender (to the IRA)" is a chant sung to the tune of the hymn "Oil in My Lamp", expressing opposition to the Irish Republican Army, that has been used as a football chant by England fans. It was sung in pubs in the 1970s and 1980s.

What is the meaning of no surrender?

1 tr to relinquish to the control or possession of another under duress or on demand. to surrender a city. 2 tr to relinquish or forego (an office, position, etc.), esp. as a voluntary concession to another.

What does no retreat no surrender mean?

1 (Military) to withdraw or retire in the face of or from action with an enemy, either due to defeat or in order to adopt a more favourable position.