About the song
Let’s journey into the empowering world of Gloria Gaynor’s timeless anthem, “I Will Survive.”
Released in 1978, “I Will Survive” quickly became one of Gloria Gaynor’s signature songs. The song was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, and it has since become an anthem of resilience and empowerment for countless individuals worldwide.
“I Will Survive” was featured on Gloria Gaynor’s sixth studio album, titled “Love Tracks,” which was released in 1978. The album proved to be a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. As for the song itself, it skyrocketed to the top of the charts, claiming the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a global phenomenon.
With its infectious disco beat and powerful lyrics about overcoming adversity, “I Will Survive” struck a chord with audiences everywhere. Its message of strength and determination resonated deeply during its time of release and continues to inspire listeners today.
Over the years, “I Will Survive” has become an anthem of empowerment, embraced by individuals facing challenges and setbacks in their lives. Its enduring popularity and cultural impact have solidified Gloria Gaynor’s place as a music icon, and the song itself has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
So, whether you’re dancing the night away or finding solace in its uplifting lyrics, “I Will Survive” remains a timeless classic that reminds us all of the power of resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.
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Lyrics
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Thinking I could live without you by my side
And after spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
Now you’re back
From outer space
And I find you here
With that sad look upon your face
I should’ve changed that stupid lock
Or made you leave your key
If I’d’ve known for a second
You’d be back to bother me
Go on, 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 crumble?
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 will survive
I, I, I will survive
It took all my strength not to fall apart
Trying with all my might 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
Still in love with you
Now you come droppin’ in
Expectin’ me to be free
Now I’m saving 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
Thinkin’ 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 my life to live, and all my love to give
And I will survive
I, I will survive
Go on, 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 crumble?
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 will survive
I, I, I will survive