Survive
Jimmy Buffet Lyrics
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the stereo life
when i'm away from the meadowland crowd (?)
smokin.. jokin..
clowns we all are
sometimes gotta get really ill
when i receive my monthly telephone bill
cuz it just helpz me to
survive.. (survive)
stay alive
til i see u again
survive...
stay alive
can't say where it ends
clouds lift + there are mountainz below
been awhile since ive seen any smoke
chillen' so thrillin'
so good to be back
feels nice
to be home for awhile
letz sip champaigne til we reckon a smile
well go dancin ' romancin'
cuz ur the reason i
survive.. (survive)
stay alive
through the think + the thin
survive
stay alive
where will it all end?
put my bagz in a pack
cuz ive got to go back + play
but i know we'll both
survive.. (survive)
stay alive
thru the think + the thin
survive..
stay alive
til it all ends..
ooh we'll
survive.. (survive)
stay alive
when will it all end?
survive..
stay alive
'til i see u again
The lyrics of Jimmy Buffet's song "Survive" speak about the ups and downs of life, and how music helps the singer cope with them. He talks about playing his stereo and listening to music when he's away from the crowds, smoking and joking. He also mentions how sometimes he needs to get really sick when he receives his monthly phone bill. However, he says he'll always pay it because it helps him to survive.
The song then takes a more positive turn, with the singer talking about coming back home, chilling, and feeling good about being surrounded by loved ones. He talks about how being with someone special can help him survive even when times are tough. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has to travel frequently for his work, but he knows he and his loved ones will always survive and stay alive until they see each other again.
Overall, the song "Survive" is about finding comfort and strength in music and loved ones during difficult times. It speaks to the human need for connection and how that connection can make all the difference in our ability to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
i play
I listen to music
the stereo life
I am immersed in sound
when i'm away from the meadowland crowd (?)
When I am not surrounded by people in natural settings
smokin.. jokin..
I am relaxed, joking around and enjoying myself
clowns we all are
We are all just actors in this big circus called life
sometimes gotta get really ill
Sometimes life can be tough
when i receive my monthly telephone bill
Especially when I am faced with financial responsibilities
u say it + ill pay it
But I know I can rely on someone to support me
cuz it just helpz me to
Because it helps me to
survive.. (survive)
To survive
stay alive
To keep on living
til i see u again
Until we meet again
can't say where it ends
I am uncertain about the future
clouds lift + there are mountainz below
The fog clears and I have a clearer perspective
been awhile since ive seen any smoke
It has been a while since I have let loose
chillen' so thrillin'
It is so relaxing and exciting at the same time
so good to be back
It is good to be home
feels nice
It feels good
to be home for awhile
To stay at home for a period of time
letz sip champaigne til we reckon a smile
Let us drink champagne until we are happy
well go dancin ' romancin'
Let us go out and have fun
cuz ur the reason i
Because you are the reason why
through the think + the thin
Through thick and thin
where will it all end?
What will the future hold?
put my bagz in a pack
I pack my bags
cuz ive got to go back + play
Because I have obligations to fulfill
but i know we'll both
But I am confident that we both
thru the think + the thin
Through thick and thin
til it all ends..
Until the end
ooh we'll
Oh we will
when will it all end?
What is the end game?
survive.. (survive)
To survive
stay alive
To keep on living
til i see u again
Until we meet again
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.