Survivor
Knock Out Lyrics


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Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger

You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder

I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gonna stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

Thought I couldn't breathe without
I'm inhaling
You thought I couldn't see without you
Perfect vision

You thought I couldn't last without you
But I'm lastin'
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm livin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gonna stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gonna stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gonna stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gonna give up
I'm not gonna stop
I'm gonna work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it




I will survive
Keep on survivin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Knock Out's song Survivor depict the idea of being able to thrive and succeed even after ending a significant relationship. With the line "Now that you're out of my life, I'm so much better," the singer in the song asserts their newfound strength and independence after a breakup. Despite the impression that their former partner had of them being weak or unable to function without them, the singer proves them wrong by being even stronger, richer, and happier without them. The repetition of the chorus "I'm a survivor" emphasizes this idea and serves as an anthem for anyone going through something similar.


In addition to being a powerful personal statement, the song also touches on universal themes of resilience, persistence, and perseverance. By stating that they will not give up or stop and will instead work harder, the singer expresses their determination to keep going and to keep thriving regardless of the obstacles in their life. The use of sensory language such as "breathing" and "seeing" adds to the imagery of a person who has been brought to their knees but has managed to get up and keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Now that you're out of my life
My life is much better now that you’re no longer a part of it


I'm so much better
I have improved significantly without you


You thought that I'd be weak without you
You believed I would be powerless on my own


But I'm stronger
In fact, I am stronger now that you are gone


You thought that I'd be broke without you
You expected me to be financially ruined without you


But I'm richer
However, my financial situation has actually improved without you


You thought that I'd be sad without you
You assumed that I would be unhappy without you


I laugh harder
But instead, I find myself laughing more than ever


Thought I couldn't breathe without
You mistakenly believed that I was dependent on you for my very survival


I'm inhaling
But I am breathing just fine on my own


You thought I couldn't see without you
You believed that I needed you for guidance or direction


Perfect vision
But I have clear vision on my own and do not need your help


You thought I couldn't last without you
You thought that I would not be able to endure without you


But I'm lastin'
However, I am surviving and thriving without you


I'm a survivor I'm not gonna give up I'm not gonna stop I'm gonna work harder
I am a survivor and will not give up or stop; I am determined to work harder and succeed


I'm gonna make it
I will succeed despite any obstacles or challenges


I will survive
I will thrive and overcome any adversity


Keep on survivin'
I will continue to persevere and thrive in the face of adversity




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@callmetheblackgoat

Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder 

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

Thought I couldn't breathe without
I'm inhaling
You thought I couldn't see without you
Perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you
But I'm lastin'
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm livin' 

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop it (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)

I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop it (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin'



All comments from YouTube:

@leviraeburn7442

they had to feature it in that video. it’s a good song too, i don’t want to get flashbacks.

@offontangent

This song, just like its music video, is pretty brutal...

@JB-gn5ou

Nothing brutal about this song lmao

@offontangent

@J B L M aO

@megamanmegamanmegamanmegam8725

Yeah I agree

@jonacoproduction3513

@@JB-gn5ouhe doesn’t know…

@buffalomafia7162

Only legends know this track

@callmetheblackgoat

Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder 

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

Thought I couldn't breathe without
I'm inhaling
You thought I couldn't see without you
Perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you
But I'm lastin'
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm livin' 

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop it
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'

I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop it (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)

I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop it (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin'

@vro2159

BME Pain Olympics!

@SirPierre41

Broooo es un temazo, pero al escucharlo no puedo evitar pensar en Pain Olympics 💀

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