Eye Of The Tiger
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Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

So many times, it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger

Risin' up, straight to the top
Have the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger




The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger

Overall Meaning

The song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor was written as the theme song for the movie "Rocky III" in 1982. The lyrics are about the main character "Rocky Balboa" who had retired but was forced back into the ring to fight his toughest opponent yet. The lyrics convey the message of resilience, courage, and determination to succeed, despite the odds.


The first verse describes Rocky's journey, how he has been through difficult times but has emerged victorious. He's a man who is willing to stand up and fight for what he believes in, despite the challenges he faces. The next verse encourages the listener to not give up on their dreams and to fight to keep them alive. The chorus talks about the "eye of the tiger," representing the focused determination that Rocky has and the thrill of the fight.


The second verse mentions the difficulties they face in the ring and how they must fight with everything they have. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the strength and determination it takes to succeed. In the final verse, Rocky is described as rising to the top, achieving glory, and not going to stop anytime soon, just like a tiger stalking its prey.


Overall, "Eye of the Tiger" is a song about fighting and overcoming obstacles with fierce determination, and it has become a popular anthem for sports teams, workout routines, and other competitive ventures.



Line by Line Meaning

Risin' up, back on the street
After falling down, the person rises and comes back stronger


Did my time, took my chances
Already faced difficulties and now ready to face more challenges


Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Overcame struggles and now regained strength


Just a man and his will to survive
Self-reliance and determination are essential to make it through tough times


So many times, it happens too fast
Challenges can arise quickly and unexpectedly


You change your passion for glory
Priorities can shift from doing something for the love of it to doing it to gain fame and respect


Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
Remembering our aspirations from the past can keep us motivated to persevere


You must fight just to keep them alive
To achieve success, one has to fight against obstacles and challenges


It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
The spirit of competition and the excitement of winning are embodied in the eye of the tiger


Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
Facing the challenge head-on of someone or something that wants to undermine your success


And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
When all seems lost, those who survive find a way to continue on in the darkness


And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger
The fearlessness and ferocity of the tiger's gaze reflect how we must be to overcome our own challenges


Face to face, out in the heat
Confronting challenges directly and without reservation


Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
Maintaining a tough exterior and hunger for success even in difficult times


They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
Obstacles may seem insurmountable but fighting back can help overcome them


For we kill with the skill to survive
The determination and expertise to overcome obstacles is vital for survival


Risin' up, straight to the top
Achieving success by persevering against challenges and triumphing over difficulties


Have the guts, got the glory
Having the courage to overcome challenges leads to achieving glory


Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Moving forward no matter how daunting the challenge


The eye of the tiger
The determination and fierce spirit required to face and overcome difficult challenges


The eye of the tiger
The unwavering determination to achieve success even against the odds


The eye of the tiger
The fierce determination to overcome all obstacles and achieve success


The eye of the tiger
The unbreakable spirit required to succeed in the face of adversity




Writer(s): Frankie M., Iii Sullivan, James Michael Peterik

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@rosannahanness8736

I LOVED this! Perfect for just before sitting down to do some computer work that requires inspiration- thank you x

@csandgren5135

Just discovered your channel on YouTube..and it's a welcomed addition to my workout routine! Love the dance moves... not too exercise-y and I feel like I am dancing especially with the Grease dance! Nice tutorial as well. Not too hard or complicated and nothing that an uncoordinated non-dancer like me could fail at. Thanks!

@kurtkleiner4549

Beautiful!I really like the song remix and the workout!Everyone is doing such a great job <3

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Just love those moves puts you in rhythm

@wwilliamnascimento

Muiiiiiiiiiiiito bom!!!! Caramba... Será que aqui no Brasil, Rio de Janeiro já tem esse estilo de malhar?

@patricialarsen6460

Ohhhh. I feel a “ warm up” potential with this one.
Nice

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Bom demais!
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@valerieescandre9149

de l'énergie , de la coordination et en plus un homme qui participe ! bravo , très bon cours de cardio !

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