Survivor

Album: Survivor (2001)
Charted: 1 2
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  • Now that you're out of my life, I'm so much better
    You thought that I'd be weak without you, but I'm stronger
    You thought that I'd be broke without you, but I'm richer
    You thought that I'd be sad without you, I laugh harder
    Thought I wouldn't grow without you, now I'm wiser
    Thought that I'd be helpless without you, but I'm smarter
    You thought that I'd be stressed without you, but I'm chillin'
    You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    Thought I couldn't breathe without you, I'm inhaling
    You thought I couldn't see without you, perfect vision
    You thought I couldn't last without you, but I'm lastin'
    You thought that I would die without you, but I'm livin'
    Thought that I would fail without you, but I'm on top
    Thought it would be over by now, but it won't stop
    Thought that I would self-destruct, but I'm still here
    Even in my years to come, I'm still gon' be here

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    Wishing you the best
    Pray that you are blessed
    Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
    (I'm better than that)
    I'm not gon' blast you on the radio
    (I'm better than that)
    I'm not gon' lie on you and your family
    (I'm better than that)
    I'm not gon' hate on you in the magazines
    (I'm better than that)
    I'm not gon' compromise my Christianity
    (I'm better than that)
    You know I'm not gon' diss you on the internet
    'Cause my mama taught me better than that

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    Oh (oh)
    Oh (oh)
    Oh (oh)
    Oh (oh)
    Oh whoa (oh whoa)
    Oh whoa (oh whoa)
    Oh whoa (oh whoa)
    Oh, oh

    After of all of the darkness and sadness
    Soon comes happiness
    If I surround myself with positive things
    I'll gain prosperity

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?)

    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm not gon' give up (what?)
    I'm not gon' stop (what?)
    I'm gon' work harder (what?)
    I'm a survivor (what?)
    I'm gonna make it (what?)
    I will survive (what?)
    Keep on survivin' (what?) Writer/s: Anthony Dent, Beyonce Knowles, Mathew Knowles
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 15

  • Ashley from Las VegasI love "Survivor" because I've been through a lot and by the grace of God I find the lyrics inspiring.
  • Aggs from Chicagowhat instruments are used in this song? using for an assignment
  • Cleopatra'ssun 01 from 23401Very inspiring song story.
  • Kent from Greensburg, PaI think this song had one of the best music videos ever made when it was still an artform.
  • Caitlin from Upper Township, NjThe song is alright.I personally think destiny's child has done better now.
  • Brittany from Richmond, Kyi like this song and the video
  • Bigdoggy from Uk, United StatesThis (excellent) song is a rip off of Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise. It's not just that it's in the same key (G minor) has the same chords (Gm, Cm,D7) or that they're in the same order; it's the giveaway strings at the beginning and the fact that all recent RnB acts are looking to the great RnB acts from the past for inspiration. It's still great and original but we know it's background, listen and judge for yourself.
  • Casie from Denver, CoI believe that everyone was amazed by this song. Its so beautiful in a way that their showing us that these girls no matter what they do they won be leaving giving up. Beyonce is.. I can describe how great she is in words. Her voice! Omg! Its so great and she is so talented that I dont really care for voice but hers is so entertaining! Kelly's voice is great! Michelle... She still needs some work but she fits in great with the group! This song is so beautiful and well done.
  • Nikki from Chicago, IlWell, seemed she's chosen the perfect lyrics to win the awards that she won as a result of this song.
  • Jerro from New Alexandria, PaI agree with every one of you. It's a good song with a strong and important message to it...but BeyoncÃ? or whoever wrote those lyrics needs a great deal of improvement in lyric writing! I should know...I'm a lyricist myself!
  • Melanie from Reader, WvThis song was totally over played... after the 50th time of hearing it it gets really old!
  • Harriet from Trowbridge, EnglandLike jade, I totally disagree with you Nora!! This song certainly rules!!!!
  • Britney from Calabasas, CaI agree jade Beyonce is a great singer and songwriter.
  • Jade from Gympie, Australiathis song rules,not being nasty or anything but you're wrong Nora!!!!!
  • Nora from Richfield, MnLyrics are horribly written for this song
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