I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor Lyrics

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Initially, I was scared and paralyzed

Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
I believed that I could not survive without your constant presence.

But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
After much contemplation and reflection, I realized how much you had hurt me.

And I grew strong
This realization helped me develop a strong and resilient spirit.

And I learned how to get along
I found ways to move on and live a fulfilling life without you.

And so you're back
However, now you have returned.

From outer space
In a sudden and unexpected manner.

I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face
I was surprised to see you with a gloomy expression in my presence.

I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key
I regret not taking steps to prevent you from entering my life again.

If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
I didn't expect you to return and disrupt my life again.

Go on now, go, walk out the door
Now that you have come back, please leave and walk out the door.

Just turn around now
Don't hesitate, just turn around and go away.

'Cause you're not welcome anymore
You are not welcome to be a part of my life anymore.

Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
You were the one who intentionally tried to hurt me with your departure.

You think I'd crumble?
Did you really think I would fall apart?

You think I'd lay down and die?
Did you think I would give up on life because of your actions?

Oh no, not I, I will survive
But I am determined to survive and overcome your mistreatment.

Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
As long as I have love in my life, I will continue to thrive and survive.

I've got all my life to live
I still have a lot of life left to experience and enjoy.

And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I have so much love to offer and that will help me overcome and survive.

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
It was quite challenging to not crumble under the weight of your mistreatment.

Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
I made a concerted and persistent effort to heal and piece back together my damaged heart.

And I spent oh-so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I spent countless nights wallowing in self-pity.

I used to cry
I used to shed tears of sorrow and disappointment.

But now I hold my head up high and you see me
But now, I can hold my head up high in confidence despite your past actions.

Somebody new
I am now a different person than the one that you knew before.

I'm not that chained-up little person still in love with you
I am no longer that emotionally constricted person who was madly in love with you.

And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
You felt entitled to just come back into my life without any consequences or repercussions.

Well, now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
But now, I am directing my love and attention to someone who loves me in return.

I will survive
I have been through tough times, but surviving and thriving is the only option for me.