1. A British prog… Read Full Bio ↴There are currently two artists known as Cressida:
1. A British progressive rock group formed in 1969, best known for a mellow, symphonic sound and heavy use of the Mellotron keyboard. They released two great LPs titled Cressida (1970) and Asylum (1971).
2. An electronic dance producer/DJ duo from Munich, Germany comprised of Matthias Baumann & Roland Geringer, with tracks appearing on labels such as AVA Recordings and Euphonic. They have also been known to produce under the name of Callisto.
Survivor
Cressida Lyrics
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And seeing and believing aren't equal to secrets
Of a life isn't loving or hating no more
It's all down to knowing that knowing how it is score
Undercuts a neightbour and take home a fiver
Hit with your free hand and melt at the diver
Survivor
You'd steal from a beggar
Just to make something give
The lyrics to Survivor by Cressida portray a cynical and tough world where one must grab at opportunities, even if they are evil, to survive. The lyrics talk about the dichotomy between seeing and believing, indicating a world where things are not what they seem. The lyrics also express the idea that life is not about loving or hating anymore but about knowing how to score. It is a world where one undercuts their neighbor, hits with their free hand, and yet melts at the diver, indicating a duality in emotional experiences.
The lyrics also include the word 'survivor,' questioning whether the person listening knows how to live, suggesting that the world is tough, and only those who know how to survive can truly experience life. The lyrics end on a powerful note, stating that the listener would steal from a beggar just to make something give, underscoring that in this world, survival is everything, even if it means betraying those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Twenty grabbing tea for an evil evil
Serving a manipulative, wicked individual with no regard for the consequences
And seeing and believing aren't equal to secrets
Just because something appears to be true, doesn't mean it's the whole truth
Of a life isn't loving or hating no more
Life is not just about love and hate, there are other complexities to consider
It's all down to knowing that knowing how it is score
In order to succeed, it's important to understand the game and how to play it
Undercuts a neighbour and take home a fiver
Intentionally undermining a neighbor for personal gain, even if it's just a small amount of money
Hit with your free hand and melt at the diver
Being deceptive and manipulative, pretending to be harmless when in reality you are ready to strike when the opportunity arises
Survivor
The song's title and main theme, emphasizing the need to overcome challenges to succeed in life
Do you know how to live ?
A rhetorical question about the challenges of living a successful life
You'd steal from a beggar
Having no moral qualms about hurting someone who is already in a disadvantaged position
Just to make something give
Willing to do anything to achieve success or gain something, even if it means causing harm to others
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.