Raising 3 girls, she tried with everything she could but was unable to keep Alex from roaming the streets.He soon dropped out of high school and after seeing numerous close friends die and/or go to prison, he packed a bag and hopped on an 82-hour bus ride headed for Boulder, CO where he spent 4 months camping out in a tent by him self, reading, and refocusing his energy. A magazine subscription company then hired Alex, off the street and he spent the next year traveling across 39 states.
On these trips, he began to formulate his life into songs for the first time. Following a trip back to Nashville to attend the funeral of murdered childhood friend, he began DJ'ing small parties, producing and releasing mix tapes. This would lead to a recording contract with the largest independent record label in Nashville. While doing street promotions for local and regional artists, Alex landed a job doing retail and street team promotions for Select-O Hits, the only major independent distribution company in America.
Alex’s record deal was wack, but at the label he met and befriended an up in-coming songwriter/producer,Shannon Sanders, who would prove to be a great friend and teacher. Alex decided to depart from the label and utilize his street savvy and experience running magazine crews, to build a promotion and marketing team. Alex found success; promoting clubs, concerts and after parties for major artists such as Kid Rock, Erykah Badu, Bubba Sparxxx, Hypnotized Minds, to name a few.
In 2003, Alex began being managed and mentored by Bernard Parks (Goodie Mob, Outkast, Dungeon Family, Dj Toomp) during this period Alex Began recording and was embraced in exclusive Atlanta studios and production circles. Also spending time on the sets major film/video director's like Steve Carr, Bryan Barber and The Terreros Brothers. The film and video bug had bitten Alex and after teaching himself video editing, Alex wrote, directed, co-produced (Juggernaut Productions), edited and self-distributed a critically acclaimed Award Winning documentary called White Boyz Can’t Rap. Learning graphic design, and web development in the process, and with the spirit of independence running through every thread of his life, Alex started a multi media company properly named Independent Day.
Alex’s experience and reputation resulted in invitations to speak on the importance of new media and how to effectively tap into the newly emerging web 2.0 worlds at entertainment industry panels, such as the Entertainment Industry Insiders Power Summit, Southern Entertainment Awards panels, and the T.G.F. Hip-Hop Film Festival & Action Conference. Speaking on these panels with industry insiders, Alex was perplexed to learn that he was light years ahead of the curve. He must have decided to give the music industry time to catch up when he mysteriously disappeared. Many stories surfaced, but no one had any idea what really happened to the rising star…
In 2009, Alex King resurfaced stronger than ever with, "REINCARNATED", a biopic & debut solo album and began touring the U.S. in Promotion of it's release...
Survivor
Alex King Lyrics
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I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder
Now I'm wiser
Though that I'd be helpless without you
But I'm smarter
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
But I'm chillin'
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
Sold 9 million
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Thought I couldn't breathe without you
I'm inhaling
You thought I couldn't see without you
Perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you
But I'm lastin'
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm livin'
Thought that I would fail without you
But I'm on top
Thought it would be over by now
But it won't stop
Thought that I would self destruct
But I'm still here
Even in my years to come
I'm still gon be here
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm wishin' you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon blast you on the radio
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon lie on you and your family, yo
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
('m better than that)
I'm not gon compromise my Christianity
(I'm better than that)
You know I'm not gon dis you on the internet
Cause my mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
(Beyonce and Michelle)
Oh (oh) oh (oh)...
After of all of the darkness and sadness
Soon comes happiness
If I surround my self with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
The lyrics of "Survivor" by Destiny's Child ft. Da Brat portray a story of survival and liberation from a toxic relationship. The song chronicles the singer's journey from feeling weak, broken, and helpless without their significant other to becoming stronger, richer, wiser, and more self-reliant after breaking up with them. The singer proves their resilience and ability to endure even in the face of their former partner's doubts and disbelief.
The chorus of the song echoes the sentiments of the verse by insisting on the singer's status as a survivor. The repetition of the phrase "I'm a survivor" emphasizes the notion that survival is not just about enduring hard times, but also about thriving and emerging better than before. The song's closing lines introduce a message of positivity, wishing the best to the formerly toxic partner while asserting a sense of self-worth and dignity that refuses to stoop to the former partner's level of negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I let you out of my life
I feel better without you in my life.
You thought that I'd be weak without you
You underestimated my strength and resilience.
You thought that I'd be broke without you
You thought that I needed you for financial security but I can survive on my own.
You thought that I'd be sad without you
You thought that I needed you for emotional stability but I'm happy without you.
You thought I wouldn't grow without you
You thought that you were the only one who could help me grow but I've learned and developed on my own.
Thought that I'd be helpless without you
You thought I needed you to survive but I'm self-sufficient.
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
You thought that your absence would cause me stress but I'm relaxed and calm.
You thought I wouldn't sell without you Sold 9 million
You thought that I needed you for my success but I've achieved more than you thought possible.
I'm not gon give up I'm not gon stop I'm gon work harder
I'm a fighter and I won't give up until I achieve my goals.
I'm gonna make it I will survive Keep on survivin'
No matter what life throws my way, I will survive and thrive.
Thought I couldn't breathe without you I'm inhaling
You thought I needed you to breathe but I'm taking deep breaths and inhaling with ease.
You thought I couldn't see without you Perfect vision
You thought I needed you to see clearly but my vision is now clearer than it ever was.
You thought I couldn't last without you But I'm lastin'
You thought I wouldn't be able to survive without you but I'm still here and strong as ever.
You thought that I would die without you But I'm livin'
You thought that I would be nothing without you but I'm alive and thriving.
Thought that I would fail without you But I'm on top
You thought that I would crumble without you but I'm at the top of my game.
Thought it would be over by now But it won't stop
You thought that my success was temporary but it's still going strong.
Thought that I would self destruct But I'm still here
You thought that without you, I would self-destruct but I'm still strong and resilient.
I'm wishin' you the best Pray that you are blessed Much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
Despite everything, I still want the best for you.
I'm not gon blast you on the radio
I won't stoop to your level of spreading negativity about you in the public domain.
I'm not gon lie on you and your family
I won't spread false rumors or lies about you or your family.
I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
I won't speak negatively about you or criticize you in any public medium.
I'm not gon compromise my Christianity
I won't act in a way that goes against my beliefs and morals.
You know I'm not gon dis you on the internet Cause my mama taught me better than that
I won't say anything negative about you online because it goes against the values my mother taught me.
After of all of the darkness and sadness Soon comes happiness If I surround my self with positive things I'll gain prosperity
I've been through tough times, but positive things surround me and I'll continue to prosper.
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billy-joemccoy9512
Like every song you come out with.I'm a quadriplegic and your music makes life a little bit better.I really hope to see you live on stage.keep on.killing it.
@jomarcum8138
He straight killed it. I feel that shit
@daisyedberg2903
You grabbed a piece of my soul n woke me with with your song thank you
@kevincastic8505
for real b!
@splitfromself
perfection
@johndryfuse5931
This is the mutha fuckin man the king !💯💯💯👊🤘
@applebottom24100
this song rides
@tiffanyprestwich2676
HELL YES!!
@BAMBAM-xd2zm
Real shit folk preach
@brandibushcook1878
Well Said!!! Fuckin perfect