Lyrics
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Expressing initial fear and vulnerability after a significant event.
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
Feeling dependent on someone and uncertain about life without them.
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
Reflecting on the wrongdoing and betrayal, leading to personal strength.
And I grew strong
Growing emotionally stronger from the experience.
And I learned how to get along
Adapting and learning how to live independently.
And so you're back
Noticing the return of the person who caused pain.
From outer space
Metaphorically referencing a return from a distant place.
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face
Discovering the person with a regretful expression.
I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key
Regretting not taking preventive measures when ending the relationship.
If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
Expressing surprise at the unexpected return of the person.
Go on now, go, walk out the door
Encouraging the person to leave and not return.
Just turn around now
Asserting that the person is not welcome anymore.
Cause you're not welcome anymore
Rejecting the person emphatically.
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Recalling the person's attempt to hurt with a goodbye.
You think I'd crumble?
Challenging the assumption that the speaker would crumble.
You think I'd lay down and die?
Rejecting the idea of surrendering or giving up.
Oh no, not I, I will survive
Expressing determination and resilience to survive.
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
Linking survival to the ability to love and stay alive.
I've got all my life to live
Highlighting the life and love that the speaker still possesses.
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
Reiterating the speaker's commitment to surviving and thriving.
I will survive, hey, hey
Asserting the determination to survive emphatically.
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Describing the struggle to keep oneself together.
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
Trying to mend the emotional wounds and heal.
And I spent oh-so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
Reflecting on nights of self-pity and sadness.
I used to cry
Recalling past moments of crying and vulnerability.
But now I hold my head up high
Indicating a shift towards self-confidence and resilience.
and you see me
Presenting a transformed and confident self.
Somebody new
Introducing a new, independent identity.
I'm not that chained-up little person still in love with you
Emphasizing personal growth and breaking free from past attachments.
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
Expressing surprise at the person's return and expectation of freedom.
Well, now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me
Redirecting affection towards someone who reciprocates.
Go on now, go, walk out the door
Reiterating the need for the person to leave.
Just turn around now
Emphasizing that the person is not welcome.
Cause you're not welcome anymore
Reinforcing the rejection of the person.
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Recalling the person's attempt to hurt with goodbye.
You think I'd crumble?
Rejecting the assumption that the speaker would crumble.
You think I'd lay down and die?
Denying the possibility of surrender or defeat.
Oh no, not I, I will survive
Reiterating the determination and resilience to survive.
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
Linking survival to the ability to love and stay alive.
I've got all my life to live
Highlighting the life and love that the speaker still possesses.
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
Reiterating the speaker's commitment to surviving and thriving.
I will survive, I will survive, I will survive
Emphatically declaring the intention to survive.
I will survive, I will survive, hey, hey
Repeating the emphatic declaration of the intention to survive.
I will survive, I will survive, hey, hey
Continuing the emphatic declaration of the intention to survive.
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