Survivor
Chipmunks & Chipettes Lyrics


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Now that you're 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 9 million
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
Thought I couldn't breathe without
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 (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm wishin' you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Bring 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
(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 diss you on the internet
'Cause my mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)

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 (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)




I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)

Overall Meaning

The song "Survivor" by Chipmunks & Chipettes is an anthem about the aftermath of a breakup and the strength that comes from it. It is about proving the doubters wrong, those who thought the singer would crumble without their partner. The first verse describes the singer's newfound sense of empowerment, as they realize they are better off without their ex-partner. The second verse highlights the singer's ability to overcome their personal obstacles and emerge stronger in the face of adversity. The chorus consists of the repeated message that the singer is a survivor and will keep moving forward, no matter what.


One interesting fact about "Survivor" is that it was originally written as a song for Destiny's Child, a popular girl group in the early 2000s. The songwriters, BeyoncΓ©, Anthony Dent, and Matthew Knowles, didn't think the song fit the group's style, so they offered it to the Chipmunks & Chipettes instead. The song was a massive success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy nomination.


Another interesting fact is that the music video for "Survivor" features the Chipettes on a deserted island, where they must fend for themselves and overcome various challenges. The video was inspired by the popular reality TV show Survivor and was praised for its empowering message for young girls.


Line by Line Meaning

Now that you're out of my life I'm so much better
My life is much better without you in it.


You thought that I'd be weak without you But I'm stronger
You underestimated my strength and resilience.


You thought that I'd be broke without you But I'm richer
You underestimated my ability to succeed without you.


You thought that I'd be sad without you I laugh harder
You thought my happiness depended on you, but I'm even happier now.


You thought I wouldn't grow without you Now I'm wiser
You thought I couldn't learn or improve without you, but I have.


Though that I'd be helpless without you But I'm smarter
You thought I needed you to survive, but I'm capable on my own.


You thought that I'd be stressed without you But I'm chillin'
You thought my life was full of stress and drama because of you, but it's not.


You thought I wouldn't sell without you Sold 9 million
You thought my success was only because of you, but I've done even better without you.


I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not gon give up (What?) I'm not gon stop (What?) I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor and I'm not going to give up or stop. I'm going to work even harder to succeed.


I'm gonna make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm going to make it and I will survive, no matter what obstacles come my way.


Thought I couldn't breathe without I'm inhaling
You thought I was dependent on you for my very breath, but I'm breathing just fine.


You thought I couldn't see without you Perfect vision
You thought I was blind without you, but my vision is clear and sharp.


You thought I couldn't last without you But I'm lastin'
You thought without you, I wouldn't have staying power, but I'm proving you wrong.


You thought that I would die without you But I'm livin'
You thought my life would be over without you, but I'm alive and well.


Thought that I would fail without you But I'm on top
You thought I couldn't be successful 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 my success was temporary or short-lived, but it's not stopping any time soon.


Thought that I would self destruct But I'm still here
You thought I would implode or self-destruct without you, but I'm still going strong.


Even in my years to come I'm still gon be here
I'm going to keep going and keep succeeding for many years to come.


I'm wishin' you the best Pray that you are blessed Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
I want you to be happy and successful, with no stress or drama.


(I'm better than that) I'm not gon blast you on the radio
I'm not going to publicly shame or criticize you.


(I'm better than that) I'm not gon lie on you and your family
I'm not going to spread false rumors or lies about you or your family.


(I'm better than that) I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
I'm not going to spread hate or malice towards you in the media.


('m better than that) I'm not gon compromise my Christianity
I'm not going to act against my moral or religious beliefs by seeking revenge or being hurtful.


(I'm better than that) You know I'm not gon diss you on the internet 'Cause my mama taught me better than that
I won't publicly attack you online because it goes against my values, which my mother taught me.


After of all of the darkness and sadness Soon comes happiness
Even in times of hardship, happiness will eventually come.


If I surround my self with positive things I'll gain prosperity
By surrounding myself with positive influences and things, I will become successful and prosperous.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Dent, Beyonce Knowles, Mathew Knowles

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