Eye Of The Tiger
Katrine Ottonsen 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 so fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight them to keep them alive
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
In the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, staying hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For the kill with the skill 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
In the eye of the tiger
Rising 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
In the eye
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
In 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
"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor is a song about survival, rising up, and fighting against all odds. The opening lines, "Rising up, back on the street, did my time, took my chances," describe the singer's journey from hardship to a position of strength. The lyrics go on to say that the singer has gone the distance and is now back on their feet. It's a story about redemption and perseverance. The chorus boldly proclaims that it is the eye of the tiger that fuels this survival instinct. The tiger is symbolic of strength, power, and bravery, which are all qualities that the singer embodies.
The second verse goes on to describe the singer's struggle as they face their opponent. They are face to face, out in the heat, staying hungry and hanging tough. But despite the odds stacking against them, they have the skill to survive and are ready for the kill. The song's message is that it takes grit and perseverance to succeed in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rising up, back on the street
Getting back up after a defeat and ready to face the challenge again.
Did my time, took my chances
Endured hardships and took risks to get to where I am now.
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Fought hard and is now standing tall again.
Just a man and his will to survive
Only possession that is needed for success is the drive to keep going.
So many times it happens so fast
Things can change quickly and unexpectedly.
You change your passion for glory
Sacrifice what you love for the sake of achieving success.
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
Hold onto your ambitions and use them as motivation.
You must fight them to keep them alive
Struggle is necessary to maintain the vision and drive to reach goals.
It's the eye of the tiger
The unwavering stare of determination and courage.
It's the thrill of the fight
The excitement and adrenaline rush of competition.
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
Embracing competition and fighting to triumph over an opponent.
And the last known survivor
The one who has come out on top in the past.
Stalks his prey in the night
Preparing and strategizing in secret to gain an advantage.
And he's watching us all
The victor is observing and analyzing their competition closely.
Face to face, out in the heat
Directly confronting and battling against opponents in challenging circumstances.
Hanging tough, staying hungry
Remaining resilient and driven despite difficulties.
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
The odds against us are high, but we will still fight to win.
For the kill with the skill to survive
Taking the necessary steps to succeed and overcome any obstacles.
Rising up, straight to the top
Continuing to move higher and closer to success.
Had the guts, got the glory
Showing bravery and earning recognition and admiration for it.
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Pushed through challenges and obstacles and won't give up now.
The eye of the tiger
The intense and unwavering drive to succeed and overcome odds.
The eye of the tiger
The unwavering stare of determination and courage.
The eye of the tiger
The intense and unwavering drive to succeed and overcome odds.
The eye of the tiger
The unwavering stare of determination and courage.
Writer(s): Jim Peterik, Frank Sullivan
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.