Eye Of The Tiger
marc collin/katrine ottosen Lyrics


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Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive

It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger

Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger




The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger

Overall Meaning

The song "Eye of the Tiger" by Marc Collin/Katrine Ottosen is a motivational track that inspires listeners to keep their dreams alive and never give up. The song has a captivating intense background beat that is perfectly matched with the empowering lyrics. The song mainly talks about rising up and facing challenges head-on, with the will to survive. The first verse talks about how the singer is back on his feet after overcoming challenges and taking chances. He is just a man, but the will to survive is what keeps him going. The second verse emphasizes the importance of fighting to keep the dreams of the past alive, even in the face of adversity. The chorus of the song tells the story of the eye of the tiger, which is watching and stalking prey in the night, which is a metaphor for persevering even when the going gets tough.


The chorus emphasizes rising up to face the challenge, the thrill of the fight, and the will to survive, similar to how a fierce tiger is always ready to fight to protect itself. The second verse emphasizes staying tough and hungry, even when things do not seem right, and taking the skill to the street for the ultimate kill. The final verse is about never giving up and rising straight to the top, having the guts and glory while surrendering to the will to survive. This song is an inspiration to many who are going through hard times in their lives, and it motivates them to keep pushing no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

Risin' up, back on the street
Getting back into the game after being beaten down


Did my time, took my chances
Endured hardships and put everything on the line


Went the distance
Pushed beyond one's limits


Now I'm back on my feet
Recovered and ready to face new challenges


Just a man and his will to survive
Depends on one's inner strength to keep going


So many times, it happens too fast
Life's changes can come suddenly and unexpectedly


You trade your passion for glory
Sometimes personal goals are sacrificed for fame and fortune


Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
Hold onto the hopes and aspirations that inspired you before


You must fight just to keep them alive
Struggle to maintain what used to matter most


It's the eye of the tiger
The intense focus and determination needed to succeed


It's the thrill of the fight
The excitement and adrenaline rush of competition


Risin' up to the challenge
Ready to face and overcome obstacles


Of our rival
Against a worthy opponent


And the last known survivor
The one who endured the most


Stalks his prey in the night
Prepared and prowling, ready to strike


And he's watching us all with the
Observing and analyzing every move


Eye of the tiger
Focused and relentless pursuit of victory


Face to face, out in the heat
Confronting obstacles head-on under stressful conditions


Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
Enduring hardship while staying motivated


They stack the odds
Obstacles are arranged to make success seem unlikely


Still we take to the street
Refusing to back down or give up


For the kill with the skill to survive
Using abilities and resources to succeed no matter what


Risin' up straight to the top
Starting from the bottom and aiming for the highest levels of success


Had the guts, got the glory
Took risks and succeeded despite the odds


Now I'm not gonna stop
Determined to keep pushing for more success


The eye of the tiger
The relentless pursuit of greatness


The eye of the tiger
The intense focus and determination needed to succeed


The eye of the tiger
The drive to be the best and never give up


The eye of the tiger
The fierce spirit of a champion




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Written by: Frank Sullivan, Jim Peterik

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