I Will Survive
Donna Summers Lyrics
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You found me
Your love was a light
In the darkness that shone
So profoundly
Say that you'll stay
Do not be afraid, afraid
You, you're my breath
You are my imagination
Su le finesse
Song of my heart
Secrets I'm not afraid to whisper
Con te partiro
I'll go where you lead me
Wherever you are
(forever and ever we'll stay)
In love together
I will go with you
I'll go where you lead me
Forever true
(forever and ever we'll stay)
In love together
Stranded alone on a sea of emotion
You found me
It's you who first found me
Come here, come here
Put your arms around me,
Come here
It's you who surrounds me
Come here, come here
Come here
Come here
You, you're my breath
The air I breathe
You are my imagination
Su le finesse
Song of my heart
Secrets I'm not afraid to whisper
I will go with you
I'll go where you lead me
Forever true
(forever and ever we'll stay)
In love together
Con te partiro
I'll go where you lead me
Wherever you are
(forever and ever we'll stay)
In love together
I will go with you
I'll go where you lead me
Forever true
(forever and ever we'll stay)
In love together
Con te partiro
I'll go where you lead me,
Wherever you are
I will go with you
I'll go where you lead me
Forever true
In my...
Heart!
The first few lines of Donna Summers's song "I Will Survive" describe the feeling of being stranded and alone in a sea of emotion. The singer is lost and adrift until someone finds them – "you found me" – and their love becomes a source of light and hope in the darkness. This love is so profound that the singer begs the person not to leave them, saying "say that you'll stay / do not be afraid, afraid."
The song then transitions into a different melody, with the lyrics "Con te partiro" (meaning "with you I will leave" in Italian), likely alluding to Andrea Bocelli's famous classical crossover song of the same name. The singer vows to go wherever their lover leads them, staying in love forever and going with them wherever they may be. The use of Italian adds to the romantic nature of the lyrics, emphasizing the devotion and unwavering commitment of the singer to their partner.
The final lines bring the song back to English, with the singer saying "in my heart," again emphasizing the deep emotional connection they feel towards the person who has saved them from feeling stranded and alone. Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the enduring power it can have to help someone through their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranded alone on a sea of emotion
In a state of emotional turmoil without any support
You found me
You came into my life and offered me support
Your love was a light
Your love gave me hope and guidance
In the darkness that shone
In times of difficulty, your love provided me light
Say that you'll stay
Promise me that you won't leave
Do not be afraid, afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from making this promise
You, you're my breath
You are essential to my well-being, like breathing
The air I breathe
Your presence is as vital to me as air
You are my imagination
You inspire my creativity and dreams
Su le finesse
You bring grace and elegance into my life
Song of my heart
Your love is the melody that fills my heart
Secrets I'm not afraid to whisper
I trust you completely and can confide in you
Con te partiro
I'll go wherever you go
I'll go where you lead me
I trust your judgment and will follow your lead
Wherever you are
I'll be with you, no matter where you go
(forever and ever we'll stay)
Our love is strong and will last forever
In love together
We will navigate life's ups and downs together
Come here, come here
I need your embrace, come to me
Put your arms around me,
Hold me closely
It's you who surrounds me
Your love envelops me
Con te partiro
I won't leave your side
Forever true
My love for you is unwavering
In my... Heart!
My love for you is deeply rooted in my heart
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side
Then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
And so you're back from outer space
I just walked in to find you here, with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Coz you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
For as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give
I'll survive
I will survive
Hey hey
Hey hey
(I, I will survive)
Every day
(I, I will survive)
Oh yeah
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Just trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
But now I'm savin' all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give
I'll survive
I will survive
Hey hey
Go now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Coz you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no not I, I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give
I'll survive
I will survive
I will survive
Hey
(I, I will survive)
Every day
(I, I will survive)
Yeah yeah
Oh
(I, I will survive)
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
I've got all my love to give
(I, I will survive)
I've got all my life to live
(I, I will survive)
My loving is not in vain, oh no
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
I will survive
(I, I will survive)
Hey
@kimberlyjeffers1478
Yes We will have Memories of our Life Time Together Always
Those Days were So Fun😊
@solechld
Here's what i love about sampling music. It brings back timeless gems to the newer generations, and with the music of today - it just brings back the best of everything.
Ive - After Like
@sylviawilliams7112
Now this was me a few days ago💞💞💞💞😆😆😆2023.
@gabriellebarto8319
Such a powerful beautiful song for women all around the world
Thank you ,Donna.
@joeygrogan7542
I miss our times in the atl. We had great times back a long time ago.great song.
@ceciliaeusse7269
Inolvidableeeeeeeee saludos desde CALIIIIIIIII COLOMBIA
@mommiefields5128
This song really hits the nail on its head an is the rally cry for many situations but most of all it tells everyone from the bottom of there hearts
@npo64
This is Gloria Gaynor. But you can hear Donna sing this song on the awards show from 1978. Look for DONNA SUMMER AND KENNY ROGERS DUET. They sing popular songs from that year.
@nicholasross2329
Cant beat a grand lady with a beautiful voice, absolutely beautiful, all the way in ireland galway city 2020 October 25💯🙌👏🌹
@jalturo28
Los mejores años en la música