Ryan Star (born Ryan Star Kulchinsky on January 7, 1978) in Long Island, Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Star (born Ryan Star Kulchinsky on January 7, 1978) in Long Island, New York is a singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist and reality television contestant.
Ryan was just 14 years old when he formed his first band called Stage. While still in high school the band played the CBGB's and the Mercury Lounge.
As Ryan grew older he decided to become known as the solo artist R. Star, releasing "Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant".
Ryan was one of the finalists on the CBS reality television show of the second season of Rock Star in July and August of 2006. The show is a talent show type reality show in which the band Supernova is looking for a lead singer to front their band. This show's producer and the drummer of the show is Tommy Lee. On the show, Ryan showed his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones.
Ryan still performs in the NYC area with members from the group Stage.
Ryan has performed on such popular shows as Rachael Ray and Late Night With Jay Leno.
His track "Brand New Day" is the theme song to the Fox television drama Lie to Me.
His track "Last Train Home" was featured in the movie P.S. I Love You.
Ryan is currently self-releasing music through a pledge program. http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/ryanstar

I Will Survive
Ryan Star Lyrics

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Lights went out
All around
The city sleeps
Without a sound
Found my way
To higher ground
Taking it on to the other side

We got style
Yeah we got faith
And I believe there
Will be better days
We might die
But never fade
Taking it on to the other side

I will survive
And we get out of this alive
We're gonna light up the sky
Singin'
We're Keppin' On We're Keepin' on

I was high
In a daze
Sold my soul
For lemonade
Kingdom come
And set me free
I was blind but now I see

I will survive
And we get out of this alive
We're gonna light up the sky
Singin'
We're Keppin' On We're Keepin' on

I will survive
And we get out of this alive
We're gonna light up the sky
Singin'
We're Keppin' On We're Keepin' on

Keep Keeping on
Keep Keeing On

Overall Meaning

Ryan Star's "I Will Survive" is a song of hope and perseverance in tough times. The first verse sets the scene of the city sleeping and the lights going out. Despite this darkness, the singer is determined to find a way to higher ground and take on whatever challenges may come on the other side. The second verse tells of being lost and selling one's soul for "lemonade," perhaps an allusion to giving in to temptation and losing one's way. However, the singer sees the light and is now able to see clearly.

The chorus emphasizes the message of surviving and never giving up. The repetition of "We're Keppin' On We're Keepin' on" highlights the determination to persevere even when faced with obstacles. The line "I will survive" echoes Gloria Gaynor's famous song of the same name and reinforces the theme of overcoming adversity. The bridge adds a message of faith and style, suggesting that even in hard times, there can still be beauty and belief in a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Lights went out
The situation has become bleak and hopeless.

All around
The effects are widespread and affecting everyone.

The city sleeps
There is no activity or hope left in the city.

Without a sound
The city is silent and dead.

Found my way
Despite the darkness and hopelessness, I kept on going.

To higher ground
I took refuge in something that could offer me a better outlook or perspective.

Taking it on to the other side
I am determined to get through this situation and overcome it.

We got style
We have a unique way of doing things that sets us apart from others.

Yeah we got faith
We believe that things will eventually get better.

And I believe there
I have faith that there is hope for us.

Will be better days
The future holds promise for us and things will improve.

We might die
We may face tough challenges and obstacles, and there is no guarantee of survival.

But never fade
We will persevere and continue to shine even in the darkest of times.

I will survive
I am determined to make it through this situation and come out stronger.

And we get out of this alive
We will make it through this situation and survive.

We're gonna light up the sky
Our resilience and determination will shine bright and inspire others.

Singin'
We will celebrate our triumphs and stay optimistic.

We're Keppin' On We're Keepin' on
We will continue to persevere and never give up - this is our motto.

I was high
I was in an unrealistic or dreamlike state, unaware of reality.

In a daze
I was walking through life without any clear direction or purpose.

Sold my soul
I gave up what was most important to me for something trivial or fleeting.

For lemonade
I gave up something valuable for something that was not worth it.

Kingdom come
I reached a new state of being or consciousness.

And set me free
This new state of being offered me freedom and clarity.

I was blind but now I see
I gained a new perspective and awareness that has allowed me to overcome past mistakes and move forward.

Keep Keeping on
Never give up and keep pushing forward, no matter what.

Keep Keeing On
Repeated for emphasis - don't give up, keep going.

Writer(s): Ido Zmishlany Copyright: Songs Of Universal Inc., Zmishlany Music, Music Of Liberal Arts Publishing

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