Gaynor was a singer with the Soul Satisfiers, a jazz/pop band, in the 1960s. Her first solo single was "She'll Be Sorry/Let Me Go Baby" in 1965.
Her first real success came in 1975 with the release of her album Never Can Say Goodbye, which established her as a disco artist. The first side of this album consisted of three disco songs ("Honey Bee", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Reach Out, I'll Be There"), with no breaks in between the songs. This 19-minute dance marathon proved to be enormously popular, especially at dance clubs. All three songs were released as singles via radio edits, and all of them became hits. This album was so instrumental in introducing disco music to the public, that many later believed that Gloria Gaynor had been the first artist to record disco music. "Never Can Say Goodbye" became the first song to top Billboard magazine's dance chart - in that sense, she was the first. Capitalizing on the success of her first album, Gaynor quickly released her second album, Experience Gloria Gaynor, later that same year. While this album was also successful, it was not quite as popular as her previous album in the mainstream.
Some of her lesser-known singles, due to lack of recurrent airplay, include "Honey Bee", "Casanova Brown", and "Let's Make A Deal" which all became hits in the clubs and reached the Top 5 on Billboard's disco charts. After her 1976 album, I've Got You, Gaynor shifted from her hit production team to work with other productions. While it seemed like a good move, her subsequent producers did not seem to match Gaynor's vocal approach and style as well. This caused her the albums that followed, such as 1977's Glorious and 1978's Park Avenue Sound, to be regarded as merely good albums instead of excellent albums.
For the next few years, Gaynor would only enjoy a few moderate hits. However, in late 1978, with the release of her album Love Tracks, she climbed the pop charts again because of her now-signature song "I Will Survive". The lyrics of this song are written from the point of view of a woman, recently dumped, telling her former lover that she can cope without him and does not want anything more to do with him. The song has become something of an anthem of female emancipation, and is still a staple of office parties and karaoke nights. The song was awarded the first and only Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980 (the category was discontinued upon disco's fall from favor shortly afterward). In 1999, Pixar animator Victor Navone used this song to create an alien music video, which for a time, was a minor internet phenomenon.
Interestingly, "I Will Survive" was originally the B-side when Polydor Records released it in late 1978. The A-side, a song called "Substitute", then a recent worldwide hit for South African girl-group Clout, was considered to be more "radio friendly." Radio DJs flipped the record over, and audience response forced the record company to flip the songs, so that subsequent copies of the single listed the more popular song on the A-side. In late 1979, she released the album I Have A Right, which contained her next disco hit, "Let Me Know (I Have The Right)", featuring Doc Severinsen of The Tonight Show fame on trumpet solo.
Even though she exprienced difficulty having hit records in the U.S. after "I Am What I Am", the majority of her subsequent single chart on the UK Singles Chart. During the late 1990s and the 2000s, Gaynor returned to the American charts. She issued two albums, 2002's I Wish You Love and 2006's The Answer, that were well received with her fanbase.
The Eye of the Tiger
Gloria Gaynor Lyrics
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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 trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
[Chorus]
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
With the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds till' we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive
[Chorus]
Risin' up straight to the top
Had 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
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
With 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
Gloria Gaynor's song "The Eye of the Tiger" is an inspiring and motivating song about never giving up and fighting for one's dreams. The song starts with the singer rising back up from a tough time and taking back control of their life. After potentially losing sight of their goals, the singer urges listeners not to lose grip on their passion and to always fight for their dreams.
The chorus of the song references the "eye of the tiger," which represents the fierce determination and focus needed to overcome challenges and obstacles. The chorus also references the thrill of the fight, which can be interpreted both literally as a physical fight but also figuratively as the challenges of life.
The second verse is about facing challenges head-on and never giving up. The lyrics describe the singer and others around them as "hanging tough" and "staying hungry" despite the odds being stacked against them. The song ends with the singer reaching the top and achieving their goals through perseverance and determination.
Overall, "The Eye of the Tiger" is a powerful and motivational song that encourages listeners to never give up and always fight for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
Risin' up back on the street
Trying to come back stronger after falling down.
Did my time, took my chances
Taking responsibility and seizing opportunities when they arise.
Went the distance now I'm back on my feet
Surviving tough battles and persevering when it counts.
Just a man and his will to survive
Demonstrating that with a strong will, anything can be accomplished.
So many times, it happens too fast
Reflecting on the many times that life can change quickly and unexpectedly.
You trade your passion for glory
Sacrificing personal interests and passions for potential rewards or fame.
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
Holding onto one's ambitions and aspirational goals from the past, despite present difficulties.
You must fight just to keep them alive
The need to fight to keep one's dreams alive and attainable, despite the many obstacles that may stand in the way.
It's the eye of the tiger
Represents the keen focus and intense determination required to overcome obstacles and achieve one's goals.
It's the thrill of the fight
The rush or excitement that comes with taking on a challenge or overcoming a struggle.
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
Stepping up to confront a formidable opponent or rival with a clear focus on the goal at hand.
And the last known survivor
The one who survives the most trying of circumstances; the ultimate ''winner'' despite the odds.
Stalks his prey in the night
Actively pursuing his goals, whether or not it is considered socially acceptable.
And he's watching us all
A warning to others that he is fully aware of what they are doing and can easily defend himself.
With the eye of the tiger
With steely, unwavering determination and focus, and an indomitable will to succeed.
Risin' up straight to the top
Proclaiming victory and success in emerging as a top contender or champion.
Had the guts, got the glory
By showing courage and resiliency, attained the recognition and rewards that come with success.
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Having overcome many challenges, he is now poised to keep advancing and pushing himself further in the pursuit of success.
The eye of the tiger
A reference to the unflinching courage and intense focus required to reach the top.
The eye of the tiger
Emphasizing a fierce, unyielding spirit in the face of struggles.
The eye of the tiger
A recognition and reverence for the indomitable spirit that refuses to be broken.
The eye of the tiger
Anticipating yet another round of challenges with fresh optimism and courage.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frank Sullivan, Jim Peterik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Esteban Arreche
Que voz mas hermosa, me da escalofrΓos ...
diana
Awesome voice.
April L
Love it!!!
Wayne Thompson
WOW !!!! I wasn't expecting to like this cover. But I Do.... Very much. Great Job Gloria !!!
Hultaj Literacki
this is oryginal, not cover
nezhunin
That's another woman version of "I will survive" )
Christophe Pseudonyme
not a cover!! original singer
Bruce Ford-Coates
Wrong. This is a cover.
Ashley Galliano
No this is a cover. This is survivors song.
Leslie Agostino
Gloria, you rock this