I will survive
"I Will Survive" is a song recorded by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 by Polydor Records as the second single from her sixth album, Love Tracks (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup. The song is frequently regarded as an anthem of female empowerment, as well as a disco staple.
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| Released | October 23, 1978
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| Length | 4:56 (album version)
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Lyrics
(This is dedicated to my girls)
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinkin` I could never live without you by my side
Then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
And so you`re back from outer space
I just walked in to find you here, with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second you`d be back to bother me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
`Coz you`re not welcome anymore
Weren`t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Did you think I`d crumble?
Did you think I`d lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
For as long as I know how to love, I know I`ll stay alive
I`ve got all my life to live
And I`ve got all my love to give
I`ll survive
I will survive
Hey hey
(I, I will survive)
Hey hey
(I, I will survive)
Every day
(I, I will survive)
Oh yeah
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Just trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I`m not that chained up little person still in love with you
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
But now I`m savin` all my lovin` for someone who`s lovin` me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
You`re not welcome anymore
Weren`t you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I`d crumble?
Did you think I`d lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love, I know I`ll stay alive
I`ve got all my life to live
And I`ve got all my love to give
I`ll survive
I will survive
Hey hey
Go now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
`Coz you`re not welcome anymore
Weren`t you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I`d crumble?
Did you think I`d lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love, I know I`ll stay alive
I`ve got all my life to live
And I`ve got all my love to give
I`ll survive
I will survive
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
Hey
(I, I will survive)
Every day
(I, I will survive)
Yeah yeah
(I, I will survive)
Oh
(I, I will survive)
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
(I, I will survive)
I`ve got all my love to give
(I, I will survive)
I`ve got all my life to live
(I, I will survive)
My loving is not in vain, oh no
(I, I will survive)
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
Hey
(repeat to end)
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