I Will Survive
J2 (The Iconic Series Vol.1) Lyrics
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While to others I am number one
And it can be so hard to know
When to try and when to get up and go.
Well this feelings reeling me in
I can feel it like it was my skin
In my head I repeated the rule
I tell you only the strongest will survive.
These days you've got to kill yourself just to stay alive.
Well there's only one life that you know
It won't take you where you want to go
Yesterday was a walk in the park
But tomorrow is a step in the dark
And this feelings reeling me in
I could feel it like it was my skin
In my head I repeated the rule
Pain is easy, pressure in cruel.
I tell you only the strongest will survive
These days you've got to kill yourself just to stay alive.
Everybody's talking like they want to see the poor live again,
I'll be in the ally, get a taxi cause I'm staying in.
I'm strong enough to get you through,
Are you strong enough to help me to.
The lyrics to J2's "I Will Survive" are powerful and convey a message of perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. The first few lines reveal a sense of dichotomy that exists within the singer's life. While some consider him valuable, to others, his life is worthless. The next few lines hint at the unpredictability of life – when to try and when to give up is a challenging decision.
The following lines elaborate on the feelings that the singer experiences. It is like a part of him is being pulled in a specific direction, and he cannot ignore it. The rule he repeats in his head is that pain is easy, and pressure is cruel. The repetition of this rule could mean that it is a coping mechanism for him.
The chorus is an anthem of survival, and it highlights the need to be strong to endure the tough circumstances of life that demand a person's very existence. In today's world, an individual must fight tooth and nail just to survive. It requires a lot of effort, persistence, and endurance to succeed amid challenging circumstances. "Everybody's talking like they want to see the poor live again," is a powerful metaphor used to convey the challenges that underprivileged individuals face.
In conclusion, the "I Will Survive" is a powerful song that conveys the need to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity. It is an anthem of survival that inspires individuals to keep fighting and overcoming life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my life is worth nothing to some
Some people do not value my life
While to others I am number one
However, there are some people who consider me their top priority
And it can be so hard to know
It is challenging to discern
When to try and when to get up and go.
When to persist and when to leave a situation
Well this feelings reeling me in
This emotion is overwhelming me
I can feel it like it was my skin
It is as if it is a part of me
In my head I repeated the rule
I constantly tell myself
Pain is easy pressure is cruel.
That physical pain is bearable, but mental stress can be harsh
I tell you only the strongest will survive.
I am convinced that only the most resilient individuals can persevere
These days you've got to kill yourself just to stay alive.
In the current times, it takes immense effort to survive and thrive
Well there's only one life that you know
You only have one life to live
It won't take you where you want to go
However, it will not necessarily take you to your desired destination
Yesterday was a walk in the park
Yesterday was easy and carefree
But tomorrow is a step in the dark
But tomorrow is uncertain and unpredictable
Everybody's talking like they want to see the poor live again,
It seems like everyone wants to help those in poverty
I'll be in the ally, get a taxi cause I'm staying in.
However, I am not willing to participate in those efforts and will keep to myself
I'm strong enough to get you through,
I am confident in my strength to support and assist others
Are you strong enough to help me to.
But would you be able to reciprocate that support and strength when needed?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERT JOHNSON, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, ANDY BELL
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