Survivor
Destiny's Child Lyrics

Now that you're outta my life, I'm so much better
Since I'm no longer with you, my life has improved

You thought that I'd be weak without ya, but I'm stronger
You believed I would be feeble without you, but in fact, I am robust

You thought that I'd be broke without ya, but I'm richer
You thought I would be poor without you, but I am wealthier

You thought that I'd be sad without ya, I love harder
You supposed that without you, I'd be miserable, yet I love more intensely

You thought I wouldn't grow without ya, now I'm wiser!
You figured I wouldn't be able to improve myself without you, yet now, I'm more knowledgeable

You thought that I'd be helpless without ya but I'm smarter
You assumed I would be inept without you, but I'm smarter

You thought that I'd be stressed without ya, but I'm chillin'
You concluded that I would be overwhelmed without you, but I'm relaxed

You thought I wouldn't sell without ya, sold nine million
You presumed I wouldn't be able to sell records without you, yet I've sold nine million

I'm a survivor (what), I'm not gon' give up (what)
I'm a fighter and I won't quit

I'm not gon' stop (what), I'm gon' work harder (what)
I won't quit or slow down, instead, I'll work even harder and persist

I'm gonna make it (what), I will survive (what), keep on survivin' (what)
I will triumph and remain resilient, even when challenged

Wishin' you the best, pray that you are blessed
I hope you do well and are blessed

Much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
I hope you achieve great things, don't worry too much, and find a lot of joy

I'm better than that) I'm not gon' blast you on the radio
I'm a better person than that, I won't humiliate you publicly

(I'm better than that) I'm not gon' lie on you and your family, oh
I'm a better person than that, I won't tell falsehoods about you or your family

(I'm better than that) I'm not gon' hate on you in the magazines
I'm a better person than that, I won't criticize you in magazines

(I'm better than that) I'm not gon' compromise my Christianity
I'm a better person than that, I won't betray my religious beliefs

(I'm better than that) you know I'm not gon' dis you on the internet
I'm a better person than that, I won't disrespect you on the internet

'Cause my momma thought me better than that!
My mother taught me to be a better person

Now I dun' been through the storm and the rain
I've faced difficult times and tough conditions

Climbed up the rough side and got tough at times
I overcame obstacles and became stronger through adversity

But I remain, if I got the stuff to shine
Despite everything, I still prevail and have what it takes to succeed

And pull out the pump, protect mine
I'll use force to defend myself and what I have

Survive in the game, hate on me 'cause you lame
I'll survive in the industry, even if others criticize me due to their own inadequacies

They don't ever see your face or say your name
Those who criticize me won't be remembered or achieve recognition

No more pain for me, no more misery, 'cause you history
I won't suffer any longer because you're not a part of my life anymore

I'm a hold on to what I got
I'll cling to what I have

Strap on to my perfection, strap on protection
I'll maintain my high standards and protect myself

My own direction, born to be the best at what I do
I'll follow my own path and become the best at what I do

I'ma make it through, stompin' like a soldier in my big black boots
I'll make it through tough times, like a soldier marching with determination

I keep 'em "Jumpin', Jumpin'," stayin' funky, funky for you
I'll keep my fans entertained and having fun

No matter who's that man that walk out of your life
It doesn't matter who leaves your life, even if it's a man

You don't need 'em, don't be no heater
You don't need them, don't be angry

Long as I'm still breathin', not leavin' for no reason
As long as I'm alive, I won't give up or leave without a good reason

Seen them come and go, one switch, they not gold
I've seen others come and go, one minute they're popular, the next they're not

No house no mo', not even a condo
They went from having a house, to not even having a condo

As long as I know how to love, I'm a stay alive
As long as I know how to love, I'll keep going and survive

No need your game or style
I don't need your game or way of life

They can't tame me 'cause I'm wild, not ashamed of stayin' down
Others can't control me because I'm bold and not afraid to take a stand

Can the rain sit, and 'em things chromed out, spit
I can handle any challenge, even driving in the rain or with tricked-out accessories

And in my game, no doubt, I'm a get paid in a big way, survivor!
In my profession, I'm certain I'll achieve great financial success because I'm a fighter!