I Will Survive
Cake Lyrics

At first I was afraid
Initially, I felt intense fear

I was petrified
I was completely stunned

I kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
I believed I was unable to survive without you being present in my life

But then I spent so many nights Just thinking how you'd done me wrong I grew strong I learned how to get along
But over time, I matured emotionally and realized how you mistreated me, which taught me to be independent and self-sufficient

And so you're back From outer space I just walked in to find you here Without that look upon your face
To my surprise, you have unexpectedly returned, and I noticed your demeanor has changed

I should have changed that fucking lock I would have made you leave your key If I had known for just one second You'd be back to bother me
In hindsight, I should have altered the lock to prevent your intrusion, and if I had any indication you would have returned, I would have stopped you from entering

Oh now go Walk out the door Just turn around Now, you're not welcome anymore
Please leave and never come back; I do not want you here

Weren't you the one Who tried to break me with desire? Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die?
You attempted to destroy me with your longing, did you believe I would capitulate or perish?

Oh not I I will survive Yeah As long as I know how to love I know I'll be alive I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give I will survive I will survive Yeah, yeah
Contrary to your expectations, I will thrive; as long as I possess love, I will exist and have the opportunity to offer it to someone else.

It took all the strength I had Just not to fall apart I'm trying hard to mend the pieces Of my broken heart
It required all of my might to remain strong and not succumb to devastation, now I work hard to mend what is left of my heart

And I've spent oh so many nights Just feeling sorry for myself I used to cry But now I hold my head up high
I have spent countless nights wallowing in my misery until I learned to appreciate my self-worth and stand tall

And you see me With somebody new I'm not that stupid little person Still in love with you
Now that you encounter me with another person, I hope you realize I am not the naive and foolish individual who still holds affection for you

And so you thought you'd just drop by And you expect me to be free But now I'm saving all my lovin' For someone whose lovin' me
You believed you could visit me at any time, but now I reserve my love for a person who loves and cherishes me

Oh 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 desire? Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die? Oh not I I will survive Yeah As long as I know how to love I know I'll be alive I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give I will survive I will survive Yeah, yeah Oh no
You need to leave again right now, I do not want you here. Did you forget you tried to make me weak with your yearning? Did you actually believe I would break down and perish? Oh no, I will live on, as long as I know how to love, I will exist and have everything I need to do just that. I will survive, yes, I will survive.