Man Against The World
Survivor Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Have you ever walked alone at night
Like a man against the world
No one takes your side
A boat against the tide
When your faith is shaken you start to break
And your heart can't find the words
Tossed upon the sand
I give you a man against the world
All the people cheer 'til the end is near
And the hero takes a fall
Then they'll drag you through the mud
You're only flesh and blood
Now I've walked the path from dark to light
And they've yet to come to terms
Alone I take my stand
I'm only a man against the world
But love, like a distant reminder
It tugs at my shoulder
It calls me home
I shout, can a single voice carry
Will I find sanctuary within your arms
Someday when the answer's clearer
Someday when I even the score
You'll reach and you'll find me near you
Right beside you, forevermore
But for now I'll walk the night alone
Like a man against the world
A brand new day will shine
Through the avalanche of time
Now the road's grown long, but the spirit's strong
And the fire within still burns




Alone I take my stand
I give you a man against the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Survivor’s song Man Against The World paint a vivid picture of a lone individual struggling against the odds. The singer describes walking alone at night, feeling like a boat against the tide, and experiencing a crisis of faith that leaves them shaken and unable to express themselves. Despite being cheered on by others, the singer feels like they are only flesh and blood and will eventually be dragged through the mud. The only thing that sustains them is their love, which serves as a distant reminder to stay strong and keep moving forward.


As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they have walked the path from darkness to light and continue to stand alone against the world. They acknowledge that their journey has been long and difficult, but their spirit remains strong, and they remain committed to their cause. Despite feeling isolated, the singer knows that their love will one day bring them the sanctuary they seek, and that they will eventually be reunited with their loved ones.


Survivor’s Man Against The World is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the experience of struggling against overwhelming odds. Its themes of isolation, resilience, and perseverance have resonated with listeners around the world, and the song has become a classic of the rock genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever walked alone at night
Have you ever experienced loneliness at night?


Like a man against the world
Feeling like you are up against insurmountable odds


No one takes your side
No one is supporting you


A boat against the tide
Trying to move against the flow of things


When your faith is shaken you start to break
When you start to lose hope, your resolve starts to waver


And your heart can't find the words
Being unable to express your emotions


Tossed upon the sand
Feeling hopeless and alone


I give you a man against the world
This is a metaphor for feeling alone in tough times


All the people cheer 'til the end is near
People only support you when you are succeeding, not when you are struggling


And the hero takes a fall
Even heroes can fail


Then they'll drag you through the mud
Others will criticize and attack you


You're only flesh and blood
You are only human and can only handle so much


Now I've walked the path from dark to light
The singer has gone through difficult times and come out stronger


And they've yet to come to terms
Others have not fully understood or accepted the singer's journey


Alone I take my stand
The singer is standing on his own


I'm only a man against the world
Again, this is a metaphor for feeling unsupported and alone


But love, like a distant reminder
Love is a reminder of hope, even when it seems far away


It tugs at my shoulder
Love is pulling at the singer's heartstrings


It calls me home
Love is calling the singer towards safety and comfort


I shout, can a single voice carry
The artist wonders if his voice will ever be heard


Will I find sanctuary within your arms
Will the artist find safety and comfort in the arms of someone he loves?


Someday when the answer's clearer
Eventually, the artist will understand the true answer


Someday when I even the score
When the singer has overcome his struggles, he will have balanced the playing field


You'll reach and you'll find me near you
The artist's loved one will come to him when he is in trouble


Right beside you, forevermore
The singer's loved one will always be there for him


But for now I'll walk the night alone
For now, the singer must continue on his journey by himself


Like a man against the world
Again, he is facing his struggles alone


A brand new day will shine
There is hope for a bright future


Through the avalanche of time
Despite the challenges of time


Now the road's grown long, but the spirit's strong
The journey has been difficult, but the singer's spirit is still strong


And the fire within still burns
The singer's passion and motivation persist


Alone I take my stand
Again, the artist must face his challenges alone


I give you a man against the world
Finally, this is the repeated metaphor for feeling unsupported and alone in difficult times




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES M PETERIK, JIMMY WAYNE JAMISON, FRANK MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Talitha Antoneta Indra

Against The World

Have you ever walked alone at night
Like a man against the world
No one takes your side
A boat against the tide
When your faith is shaken you start to break
And your heart can't find the words
Tossed upon the sand
I give you a man against the world

All the people cheer 'til the end is near
And the hero takes a fall
Then they'll drag you through the mud
You're only flesh and blood
I have walked the path from dark to light
And they've yet to come to terms
Alone I take my stand
I'm only a man against the world

And love, like a distant reminder
It tugs at my shoulder
It calls me home
I shout, can a single voice carry
Will I find sanctuary within your arms
Someday when the answer's clearer
Someday when I even the score
You'll reach and you'll find me near you
Right beside you
Forever more

But for now I'll walk the night alone
Like a man against the world
A brand new day will shine
Through the avalanche of time
Now the road's grown long, but the spirit's strong
And the fire within still burns
Alone I take my stand
I give you a man against the world

Comments from YouTube:

@dongzgaming2256

I’m going to leave this comment so when someone like this I will be reminded to watch this again.

@arcoirisomez2073

Your time my friend!🤗enjoy!

@xpdition

after all these years, I still keep coming back to the music of the Survivor and the great voice of Jimi Jamison. They are truly timeless.

@jacksonleaver7317

Me also.

@acesandal3594

Together with steve P.

@DanielPerez-lu5vv

Jimi jamison I will never forget you bro your voice was of an angel

@williamwilliams293

So are so right my friend. Great music regardless of the genre will always stand the test of time. After all these years I still find myself listening to this song almost daily, and always will!

@lts14fan45

I do too!! Wonderful man, wonderful voice!!!!

1 More Replies...

@scottharrisohn6972

They wrote this for Rocky but it wasn't used somehow. Such a beautiful and powerful song, sung by one of the greatest rock vocalists ever.

More Comments

More Versions