Survivor
Betraying The Martyrs Lyrics


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Now I let you out of my life
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
You thought I wouldn't grow without you
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 nine 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'.
x2

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, oh!

I'm better than that,
I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
I'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 gon work harder,
I'm a survivor,
I'm gonna make it,
I will survive,




Keep on survivin'.
x4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Survivor” by Betraying The Martyrs talk about a strong message of liberation, empowerment, and growth. The song’s mood is generally upbeat and jubilant. It seems as if the vocalist is talking to a former lover or acquaintance, someone who had perhaps hurt them in the past. The vocalist reveals that the person thought that they would be broken, helpless, and distressed without them. However, the opposite has occurred. They have grown wiser, smarter and more independent without their influence. They are no longer with the individual who hurt them, and they now feel a sense of liberation and freedom that makes them feel like they can finally move forward.


The lines “I'm not gon blast you on the radio” and “I'm better than that, I'm not gon hate on you in magazines” express how the vocalist does not want to succumb to hateful behavior towards the person who hurt them. This creates a juxtaposition in the song’s tone, where the vocalist initially displays rage and anger at the beginning of the song but ends it with a softer tone of forgiveness and understanding. The message of the song is that through adversity, one can only become stronger and wiser.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I let you out of my life
I have removed you from my life willingly and without regret.


You thought that I'd be weak without you
You assumed that my strength came solely from you, but I am capable of being strong on my own.


But I'm stronger
In fact, now that you're gone, I am even stronger than before.


You thought that I'd be broke without you
You believed that my financial status and success were due to you, but I have prospered on my own.


But I'm richer
Without you, I have actually become more financially successful and prosperous.


You thought that I'd be sad without you.
You believed that my happiness and emotional well-being depended on you, but I am now happier than before.


I laugh harder
In fact, I find more joy and humor in life without you.


You thought I wouldn't grow without you
You assumed that I would remain stagnant and not progress, but I have grown and developed myself even more.


Now I'm wiser
In truth, I have become more knowledgeable and wise since you left.


Though that I'd be helpless without you.
You were convinced that I would be incapable of accomplishing things without you, but I am now more capable and resourceful than before.


But I'm smarter
In fact, I have become more intelligent and clever since you departed.


You thought that I'd be stressed without you
You assumed that I would be constantly anxious and frazzled without you, but I am now more relaxed and at peace.


But I'm chillin'
In truth, I am now more relaxed and easy-going than before.


You thought I wouldn't sell without you
You believed that I could not succeed without your involvement, but in actuality, I have sold more than ever before.


Sold nine million.
I have achieved great success and sold many records since you left.


I'm a survivor,
I have overcome your negative influence and emerged victorious.


I'm not gon give up,
I will continue to persevere even in the face of adversity.


I'm not gon stop,
I will not halt my progress or success for anyone.


I'm gon work harder,
I will put in even more effort and dedication to achieve my goals.


I'm gonna make it,
I will succeed and achieve my dreams.


I will survive,
I am capable of overcoming any challenge and prevailing.


Keep on survivin'.
I will continue to thrive and succeed despite any obstacles or setbacks.


I'm wishin' you the best
I genuinely hope for your success and well-being.


Pray that you are blessed
I wish for you to receive all the blessings and good fortune that life can offer.


Much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
I desire for you to experience great success and joy without any difficulties or worries.


I'm better than that,
I am above stooping to your level and causing you harm.


I'm not gon blast you on the radio
I will not use my public platform to slander you or seek revenge.


I'm not gon lie on you and your family, oh!
I will not spread falsehoods or rumors about you or your loved ones.


I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
I will not use the media to spread hate or negativity towards you.


I'm not gon compromise my Christianity
I will not violate my religious beliefs by seeking revenge or causing harm to others.


You know I'm not gon dis you on the internet
I will not publicly insult or demean you on the internet.


Cause my mama taught me better than that.
My mother instilled in me values of respect and kindness towards others, and I will uphold these values even towards those who have wronged me.




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OfficialWildfires

One of the best covers I've ever heard. I don't like rap/hip hop/R&B, so hearing an especially brutal metal version is a breath of fresh air... or fire in this case. God bless, guys.

C Will

`OMG!! I love Destiny's Child and Beyonce!! So u have know idea how happy this made me!! Awesome version!!

Un mec à la ferme

C'est très bien fait enfaite ! Vous pourriez même en faire d'autres, c'est sûr qu'avec moi elles auront du succès car j'adore ces versions. (Celle sur la reine des neiges était mieux faite.)

archaeropteryx

this song is amassing this guys are the new gen. of metal Heroes

Eline V

this is sooo awesomee <3 youre version is soo much better then the original (:

Adrien AUTIER

AWESOME! I love it :)

Michael Beck

this song is the best cover ive ever heard!!

Titouan Remaoun

This cover is awesome

felipe translucidus barrios

So proud of how they've gotten so far from this all the way to Phantom.

Tien Ho

Sick cover! I like it : )

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