I Will Survive
Rising Strong: Triumph Over Heartbreak
Lyrics
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Expressing initial fear and vulnerability after a breakup.
Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side
Feeling dependent on the presence of the ex-partner.
But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong
Reflecting on the betrayal and injustice experienced.
I grew strong, and I learned how to get along
Gaining strength and resilience, learning to live independently.
And so your back, from outer space
Surprised to find the ex-partner back.
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon yourface
Noting the ex-partner's regretful expression.
I should've changed that stupid lock, I should've made you leave your key
Regretting not taking precautions to prevent the return.
If I had known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
Expressing surprise and frustration at the unexpected return.
Go on now, go, walk out the door
Encouraging the ex-partner to leave.
Just turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Making it clear that the ex-partner is no longer welcome.
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Recalling the ex-partner's attempt to cause emotional pain.
Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Challenging the ex-partner's expectation of emotional collapse.
Oh no, not I, I will survive
Expressing determination to survive and thrive.
For as long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive
Commitment to staying alive through love and resilience.
I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give
Acknowledging a life full of opportunities for love and growth.
And I'll survive, I will survive
Reaffirming the determination to survive and overcome challenges.
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Describing the effort to hold oneself together.
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
Struggling to mend a broken heart and heal emotionally.
And I spent, oh, so many nights feeling sorry for myself
Reflecting on nights of self-pity and sorrow.
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high
Transforming from a state of crying to holding one's head high.
And you'll see me, somebody new
Presenting a new, independent self to the ex-partner.
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
Breaking free from emotional chains and past attachments.
And so you felt like droppin' in and expect me to be free
Expressing disapproval of the ex-partner's unexpected visit.
Now I'm savin' all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me
Choosing to reserve love for someone who reciprocates.
Go on now, go, walk out the door
Encouraging the ex-partner to leave again.
Just turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Reiterating that the ex-partner is not welcome anymore.
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Reminding the ex-partner of their attempt to cause harm.
You think I'd crumble? You think I'd lay down and die?
Rejecting the expectation of personal collapse.
Oh no, not I, I will survive
Reaffirming the determination to survive and thrive.
For as long as I know how to love I know I'm still alive
Asserting continued vitality through the ability to love.
I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give
Acknowledging a life full of opportunities for love and growth.
And I'll survive, I will survive, yeah, yeah
Reaffirming the determination to survive and thrive.
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