I Will Survive
Jam And Tonic Lyrics


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If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, but yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need

I will always love you
I will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love

I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you




I will always love you
I will always love you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will Survive" by Jam and Tonic portrays a very relatable sentiment of moving on from a painful breakup. The first verse of the song implies that the singer has decided to leave the relationship despite still loving the person they are leaving behind. They acknowledge that they will constantly be thinking about their past partner even as they take steps to move on. The lyrics "Well, I would only be in your way / And so I'll go, but yet I know / That I'll think of you each step of my way" accurately capture the feeling of wanting to let go but finding it hard to do so. However, the chorus repeats the singer's conviction that they will always love their former partner. By the end of the song, it is clear that the singer is doing their best to move on, wishing their ex both happiness and love.


The final verse of the song "I hope life, will treat you kind / And I hope that you have all / That you ever dreamed of / Oh, I do wish you joy / And I wish you happiness / But above all this / I wish you love" is an incredibly touching part of the song. Instead of being bitter about the breakup, the singer genuinely wishes the best for their ex-partner despite their own pain. This is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most loving thing you can do is to let someone go.


Overall, "I Will Survive" is a poignant song that captures the difficulty of letting go after a breakup, while also urging listeners to approach the situation with love and kindness. The lyrics are heartfelt and relatable, making it easy for listeners to connect with the song on an emotional level.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I decide to stay with you


Well, I would only be in your way
It would hinder you and make things difficult


And so I'll go, but yet I know
I'm leaving but it's hard for me too


That I'll think of you each step of my way
I'll miss you and you'll always be on my mind


And I will always love you
My affection for you will never fade


I will always love you
I'll always have deep feelings for you


Bitter-sweet memories
I have mixed emotions about our time together


That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
My memories are all I'm taking from this relationship


Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, and I hope you won't be sad


Cause we both know that I'm not
We both understand that I'm not the right one for you


What you need
You need someone else in your life, not me


And I hope life, will treat you kind
I hope good things happen to you in life


And I hope that you have all
I hope you achieve all your goals and aspirations


That you ever dreamed of
Everything you've wished for


Oh, I do wish you joy
I sincerely hope you experience joy and happiness


And I wish you happiness
I hope you find true happiness


But above all this
However, I have one overarching wish


I wish you love
My biggest hope for you is to find love


I love you, I will always love
I have strong feelings for you, and they will always remain


I, I will always, always love you
I promise, I'll love you forever


I will always love you
My love for you is eternal


I will always love you
No matter what happens, I'll always love you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton

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