Survivor
Ruthanne Lyrics
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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
Now I′m wiser
Though that I'd be helpless without you
But I′m smarter
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
But I′m chillin'
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
Sold 9 million
I′m a survivor (What?)
I′m not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (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 (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?)
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′
Thought that I would fail without you
But I'm on top
Thought it would be over by now
But it won′t stop
Thought that I would self destruct
But I'm still here
Even in my years to come
I′m still gon be here
I'm a survivor (What?)
I′m not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (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 (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 wishin′ you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
(I'm better than that)
I′m not gon blast you on the radio
(I'm better than that)
I′m not gon lie on you and your family
(I'm better than that)
I′m not gon hate on you in the magazines
('m better than that)
I'm not gon compromise my Christianity
(I′m better than that)
You know I′m not gon diss you on the internet
Cause my mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor (What?)
I′m not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (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 (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?)
Oh (oh) oh (oh)...
After of all of the darkness and sadness
Soon comes happiness
If I surround my self with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I′m a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (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?)
Ruthanne's song Survivor is about overcoming a difficult and abusive relationship. The lyrics speak to the strength and resilience of the singer, who was once thought to be weak and helpless without their partner. However, since the relationship ended, the singer has grown stronger, wiser, and happier. The song's chorus, "I'm a survivor, I'm not gonna give up, I'm not gonna stop, I'm gonna work harder," encapsulates the singer's determination to move forward and thrive.
The first verse highlights some of the ways in which the singer has flourished since the end of the relationship. They are richer, happier, and more successful than they ever were with their former partner. The second verse speaks to some of the doubts and misconceptions their ex had about them. The singer proves all of these beliefs wrong and reveals that they are a far more capable individual than their ex ever gave them credit for. The bridge of the song is particularly powerful in its message of forgiveness and moving on. The singer expresses a desire to focus on positive and uplifting things in their life so they can continue to prosper.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you're out of my life
Since you're no longer with me
I'm so much better
I have improved now
You thought that I'd be weak without you
You believed I would lack strength in your absence
But I'm stronger
But I'm actually stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
You assumed I would be financially unstable without you
But I'm richer
But I'm actually wealthier
You thought that I'd be sad without you
You believed I would be unhappy without you
I laugh harder
But I actually laugh more now
You thought I wouldn't grow without you
You thought I wouldn't improve without you
Now I'm wiser
But I'm actually more knowledgeable
Though that I'd be helpless without you
You thought I would be without hope without you
But I'm smarter
But I'm actually more intelligent
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
You believed I would be under pressure without you
But I'm chillin'
But I'm actually relaxed
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
You thought I wouldn't be successful without you
Sold 9 million
But I have actually sold 9 million
I'm a survivor (What?)
I survived despite your predictions (What?)
I'm not gon' give up (What?)
I'm not giving up (What?)
I'm not gon' stop (What?)
I'm not stopping (What?)
I'm gon' work harder (What?)
I'll work even harder (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will succeed (What?)
I will survive (What?)
I will live through this (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I will continue to survive (What?)
Thought I couldn't breathe without
You thought I can't breathe without you
I'm inhaling
But I'm breathing better
You thought I couldn't see without you
You thought I can't see without you
Perfect vision
But my vision is clearer without you
You thought I couldn't last without you
You thought I couldn't survive without you
But I'm lastin'
But I'm still going strong
You thought that I would die without you
You even thought I would die without you
But I'm livin'
But I'm actually alive
Thought that I would fail without you
You thought I would fail without you
But I'm on top
But I'm actually successful
Thought it would be over by now
You thought I would've given up by now
But it won't stop
But I won't give up
Thought that I would self-destruct
You even thought I would self-destruct
But I'm still here
But I'm still going strong
Even in my years to come
Even in the future
I'm still gon' be here
I will still be here
I'm wishin' you the best
I hope the best for you
Pray that you are blessed
I even pray for your blessings
Bring much success, no stress
I hope you succeed without stress
And lots of happiness
And have lots of happiness
I'm not gon' blast you on the radio
I won't air dirty laundry on the radio
I'm not gon' lie on you and your family
I won't lie about you and your family
I'm not gon' hate on you in the magazines
I won't hate on you in the magazines
I'm not gon' compromise my Christianity
I won't compromise my faith
You know I'm not gon' diss you on the internet
You know I won't insult you on the internet
Cause my mama taught me better than that
Because my mother taught me better
After of all of the darkness and sadness
After all the hard times
Soon comes happiness
Happiness will come
If I surround myself with positive things
If I surround myself only with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I will be prosperous
Oh (oh) oh (oh)...
Oh (oh) oh (oh)...
Writer(s): Beyonce Knowles, Anthony Dent, Matthew Knowles
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.