Michael Kotch and his twin brother Ben Kotch had been looking to start a band and needed a singer and bassist. After Colleen Fitzpatrick met Michael while both were in school at New York University, she eventually became the group's singer; Fitzpatrick, who had studied dance previously, had recently had some success with a leading role in John Waters' 1988 film, Hairspray, which went on to become a cult classic. The band went through several bass players. The name "Eve's Plum" was derived from Eve Plumb, the actress who most notably portrayed Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch.
The group was signed to Sony Records in 1992, and in 1993, their debut album, "Envy", was released. Its first single (arguably its most popular) was "Blue", which had the good fortune to have its music video appear in an episode of Beavis and Butt-Head. Two additional singles were released from Envy, "Die Like Someone" and "I Want It All". After some difficulty locating the right bass player, Theo Mack joined the group. Another single, "Eye", appeared on the soundtrack to "Higher Learning".
The band's second album, "Cherry Alive", was released in 1995. While developing the album, the band recorded a cover version of "If I Can't Have You" which found its way onto a compilation album, "Spirit Of 73 Rock for Choice". Two singles were promoted from Cherry Alive, though not very well: "Wishing the Day Away" and "Jesus Loves You".
Not successful commercially, the band did not receive further support from their label and were subsequently dropped. They performed for some time thereafter, but this was the beginning of the end. They recorded "Save a Prayer" for a Duran Duran tribute album in 1998, but the band was not really viable. Its members moved on to other projects. Fitzpatrick has had some success with solo albums under the name Vitamin C, as well as acting parts in several films.
I Will Survive
Eve's Plum Lyrics
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Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side;
But then I spent so many nights
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 feel like walkin' in
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
'cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Did I cry
Oh no no no no no no no no, not I
I will survive 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,
I've got all my love to give and I will survive
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart,
And so you feel like walkin' in
And just expect me to be free,
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
'cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Did I cry
Oh no no no no no no no no, not I
I will survive 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,
I've got all my love to give and I will survive
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I'd've known for just one f**king second you'd be back to bother me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who hurt me, who hurt me, who hurt me
I will survive 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,
I've got all my love to give and I will survive,
I will survive. I will survive
The song "I Will Survive" by Eve's Plum is a cover of the Gloria Gaynor classic from the 1970s. The lyrics speak of a woman who has been abandoned by her lover but has found the strength to move on and survive without him. The song was originally written as an anthem for female empowerment, inspiring women to stand up for themselves and not let a man define their worth. The opening line, "At first I was afraid, I was petrified" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging her fear and vulnerability but ultimately triumphing over it.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the emotional journey of the singer as she moves from a state of dependence to one of independence. She initially thinks she cannot survive without her lover, but eventually realizes she is capable of living a fulfilling life on her own. The lyrics "I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you" demonstrate her newfound strength and confidence. She is no longer the same person who was chained to him, but instead someone who is in control of her own life.
The chorus of the song famously declares, "I will survive, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive." This line sums up the central message of the song, that self-love and empowerment are key to survival. While the song's lyrics are focused on a romantic relationship, its message can be applied to any situation where one feels powerless. "I Will Survive" is a timeless anthem of strength and resilience that speaks to people of all genders, races, and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
At first I was afraid I was petrified
Initially, I was frightened and paralyzed
Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side
I used to believe I can't survive on my own, without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights
Afterward, I spent a lot of time
Feeling sorry for myself. I used to cry
Sympathizing with myself, I used to weep
But now I hold my head up high
But now I'm confident and looking forward
And you see me somebody new
Changed and improved, don't you see?
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
I am no longer the one chainned up person who was once deeply in love with you
And so you feel like walkin' in
And now you come back here
And just expect me to be free
And think I'll just be available for you as if I'm free?
Now I'm savin' all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me
Now I'm reserving my love for someone who loves me back
Go on now, go walk out the door
Get out from here, leave and never come back
Just turn around now 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Just turn back, no longer welcome here
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Aren't you the one who tried to hurt me with your farewell
Did I cry Oh no no no no no no no no, not I
Did I cry? Absolutely not, never no way
I will survive I will survive
I will endure, I will persevere
Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive
As long as I remember how to love, I believe I can survive
I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give and I will survive
I have loads of love to offer, and so much life to live. I will thrive
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
I've used all my might not to crumble or fall apart
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
I kept working hard to put the shattered pieces of my heart back together
I should have changed that stupid lock
I ought to have altered that foolish lock
I should have made you leave your key
I should have asked you to return your key
If I'd 've known for just one f**king second you'd be back to bother me
If I had known for one brief moment that you'd come back to pester me
Weren't you the one who hurt me, who hurt me, who hurt me
Aren't you the one who inflicted injury on me, on me, on me?
I will survive I will survive
I will make it, I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive
As long as I know how to love, I will persist and thrive
I've got all my life to live
I have my entire life to live
I've got all my love to give and I will survive I will survive
I've got so much love to share, and I will not just exist, but live
Contributed by David P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jettigre1
Fuckin' Awesome ! I miss them so much. I spent many hours hanging with the band and I just love and adore Colleen. Never seen this footage and it is awesome ! Got any more ? Would love to own the full show !!!
Jon-Michael
AMAZING, thank you!!
nonsonounavvoltoio
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