As a result her debut album, If I Have To Stand Alone, was never officially released in the UK,[citation needed] and only received a limited release in Europe and Japan.[citation needed]
Her first U.S. dance #1 was "Gonna Catch You" in 1991, which was featured on the soundtrack to the Vanilla Ice movie, Cool as Ice. It reached #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Her next single in 1993 was followed by a remixed version of "Happenin' All Over Again," another dance chart #1 that generated success on the pop chart, peaking at #98 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow up single was "Do You Want It", released in 1994. All of those singles were included on her album, Bad Mood, which was released on the now defunct SBK record label, which was a subsidiary of Capitol Records and became a top 20 album.
Gordon has hit the U.S. dance chart two more times in 1996, with the songs "Dirty Love" on Geffen Records, which peaked at #6, and "If You Really Love Me" released on Big Bang Records, which peaked at #42. Her third album, a combination of new songs and earlier material, entitled No Regret was released in 2000 on Centaur Entertainment. The single released from No Regret was "He Lives in You", which also became another "Gordon anthem".
In 2002 Gordon starred as the lead vocalist and narrator for "Zumanity" another side of Cirque du Soleil, in Las Vegas. Working with Cirque du Soleil and moving to Las Vegas, was a bold career move that provided an opportunity for Gordon to showcase her strong vocals and incredible stage presence. After leaving Cirque du Soleil, Gordon made her way back to London England and constantly toured. This lead to a recording deal with Positiva/EMI. Who remixed "Gonna Catch You"(known now as Catch You Baby), with a release date in July 2009, and a new album to follow. Gordon's 1990 album "If I Have To Stand Alone", finally saw it's release worldwide, in May 2009 after being recorded in 1990 and sounds as fresh today as it did back then. Released via cherry-pop records.
Her back catalogue of Stock Aitken Waterman produced material is being released on iTunes with some rare and unreleased recordings available!
I Will Survive
Lonnie Gordon Lyrics
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Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
And I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong and I learned how to get along
And so you're back from outer space
I just walked in to find you here with that look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock
If I had known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
Oh, now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble, did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh, no, not I, I will survive
For as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give
And I'll survive, I will survive, hey, hey
La, la, la
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It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Just trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
But now I'm saving all my loving for someone who's loving me
Oh, now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble, did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh, no, not I, I will survive
For as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give
And I'll survive, I will survive, hey, hey
La, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
La, la, la
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La, la, la
Lonnie Gordon's song "I Will Survive" is an empowering anthem about overcoming heartbreak and finding strength within oneself following a hard breakup. The first verse sets the scene of a grieving heart that feels unable to live without their partner. They spend endless nights reflecting on how they were wronged before eventually learning how to cope and move on. The chorus is a defiant message to the ex-lover who has suddenly reappeared, begging to come back. The singer declares that they will not crumble or die but will continue to survive for as long as they know how to love. The second verse reinforces the message of resilience, with the singer emerging stronger from the breakup and refusing to go back to the pain of the past.
This song's enduring popularity is thanks to its emotional intensity and empowering message that resonates with anyone who has felt the pain of a breakup. By telling a story of personal triumph over adversity, Lonnie Gordon taps into the universal experience of heartbreak and shows that there is always a way to move on and be stronger. The iconic chorus has become a symbol of female empowerment in particular and has been covered by multiple artists, cementing its status as a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
First I was afraid, I was petrified
At first, I was quite afraid and wouldn't move, feeling helpless and stuck in a difficult situation.
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
I believed that I would never be able to survive without you, and it was a constant thought in my head.
And I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
I spent many sleepless nights reflecting on how you hurt me and wronged me.
And I grew strong and I learned how to get along
Over time, I became stronger and learned how to move on with life, even without you by my side.
And so you're back from outer space
To my surprise, you came back into my life, seemingly out of nowhere.
I just walked in to find you here with that look upon your face
As I walked in, I saw you with that same expression on your face, as if nothing had happened between us.
I should have changed that stupid lock
I regret not changing the lock earlier, which would have prevented you from entering my space again.
I should have made you leave your key
My mistake was not asking you to return your key, which gave you access to my life even when I did not want you around.
If I had known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
If only I had known that you would be coming back into my life to cause me trouble, I would have taken precautions to prevent it.
Oh, now go, walk out the door
It is time for you to leave and go out that door, as I no longer want you in my life.
Just turn around now 'cause you're not welcome anymore
There is no place for you in my life anymore, so you should turn around and go back where you came from.
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
You were the one who initially caused me pain by saying goodbye, as if breaking up was no big deal, but it meant everything to me.
Did you think I'd crumble, did you think I'd lay down and die?
You might have thought I would crumble under the weight of your absence, but I am much stronger than you anticipated.
Oh, no, not I, I will survive
I am not going to give up or succumb to the pressure, but I will keep pushing forward and keep surviving.
For as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
As long as I remain capable of giving and receiving love, I know that I will be able to survive anything that comes my way.
I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give
I still have so much left to experience in life and so much love left to share with someone else.
And I'll survive, I will survive, hey, hey
I am going to keep on surviving, no matter what life throws my way.
La, la, la
A nonsensical phrase that is used to fill space in the song and add a sense of rhythm and melody.
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
It was a difficult journey, and I had to use all my strength and resources to keep from falling apart emotionally.
Just trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
I was just trying my best to move forward and mend my broken heart, piece by piece.
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
There were many times when I just felt sorry for myself and needed time to heal.
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high
Though I used to cry and feel weak, I am now much stronger and confident enough to hold my head up high.
And you see me, somebody new
Now that you see me, you will realize that I am a changed person, someone who is no longer chained up by you and your actions.
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
I am no longer in love with you or controlled by my emotions around you, and I am now free to be myself.
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
You came back into my life when you felt like it, expecting me to just be there for you whenever you needed me, but I am no longer willing to put up with that.
But now I'm saving all my loving for someone who's loving me
Now, I am choosing to invest my love and attention into someone who cares and loves me back, instead of wasting any more time on you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS
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