I Will Survive
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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Thinking I couldn't live without you by my side
And I've been spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
And now you're back
From outer space
I should have changed that stupid lock
Oh made you leave your key
If I've known for a second you'd be back to bother me
Go on now, go walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And all my love to give and I'll survive
I, I, I will survive
It took all my strength not to fall apart
Trying' without my mind to mend my broken heart
I spent so many nights
Feeling sorry for myself, how I cried
But now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I'm not that lonely little person who's still in love with you
Now you come dropping in
Expecting me to be free
Now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
Go on now, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Think I'd might crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live
And all my love to give and I'll survive
I, I, I will survive
Go and go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And all my love to give and I'll survive
I, I, I will survive
It took all my strength not to fall apart
Trying' without my mind to mend my broken heart
I spent so many nights
Feeling sorry for myself, how I cried
Now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
Not that lonely little person who's still in love with you
Now you come dropping in
Expecting me to be free
But I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
Go on and go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Think I'd might crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live
And all my love to give and I'll survive
I, I, I will survive
Go on and go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
The lyrics to "I Will Survive" by The Hit Crew tell the story of a woman who is trying to move on from a past relationship. Initially, she is scared and thought she couldn't live without her ex-partner. But, over time, she grows stronger and learns to get along. However, her ex-partner comes back into her life, with a sad look on their face, but now she has learned her lesson and decides to change the locks and not let them back in. She proclaims that she "will survive" and will live her life with all her love to give, rather than moping and crying over the past.
The lyrics of the song convey a powerful message of strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak. The song speaks to those who have been through a tough breakup, encouraging them to have faith in themselves and to keep going. The song's upbeat tempo is catchy and the lyrics are easy to sing along with, making this song a popular anthem for women's rights and feminist movements.
Line by Line Meaning
At first I was afraid I was petrified
Initially, I was scared and frozen
Thinking I couldn't live without you by my side
I believed that my life depended on having you around
And I've been spending nights
I have been staying up late
Thinking how you did me wrong
Reflecting on the ways you mistreated me
And I grew strong
I discovered my inner strength
And I learned how to get along
I found ways to live my life independently
And now you're back
You have returned
From outer space
After a long absence
And I find you here with that sad look upon your face
I see you here, with a sorrowful expression
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have replaced the lock sooner
Oh made you leave your key
I should not have let you keep access to my home
If I've known for a second you'd be back to bother me
If I had an inkling that you would return to cause me problems
Go on now, go walk out the door
Please leave right now
Turn around now
Face the other way
You're not welcome anymore
You are not wanted or invited any longer
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
You attempted to harm me emotionally when you left
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you expect me to break down
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Did you suppose I would give up and perish?
No, not I, I will survive
On the contrary, I will live on
Long as I know how to love
As long as I understand how to care for myself
I know I'll stay alive
I will continue to survive
I've got all my life to live
I have many years ahead of me
And all my love to give and I'll survive
I will continue to give love and live on
It took all my strength not to fall apart
I needed all my fortitude not to crumble
Trying' without my mind to mend my broken heart
I attempted to heal my wounded heart without really knowing how
Feeling sorry for myself, how I cried
Indulging in self-pity and crying often
Now I hold my head up high
But now I am confident and proud
And you see me, somebody new
You perceive me as a transformed person
I'm not that lonely little person who's still in love with you
I am no longer the sad and desperate person who loved you
Expecting me to be free
Thinking I am unattached and available
But I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
I am instead reserving my love for someone who truly loves me
Go on and go, walk out the door
Please leave right now
But now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
I am instead reserving my love for someone who truly loves me
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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS
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