No Survivors – English Lyrics

• By: Jeremy Camp
• Album: Deeper Waters

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Jeremy Camp's electrifying Christian rock anthem, "No Survivors," a powerful declaration of faith and transformation. Through its intense lyrics and dynamic sound, you'll discover how to express the profound act of surrendering old habits and embracing a new life in Christ. This song's raw honesty and biblical roots offer a unique opportunity to connect with the language of spiritual renewal and unwavering commitment.

[English]

CAMERA SPEED

ALRIGHT, LET’S ROLL THE TRACK

♪♪♪

♪ I’M AT WAR WITH MY HUMANITY ♪

♪ TRYING TO RECLAIM MY SANITY ♪

♪ NOTHING IN MY VEINS BUT VANITY ♪

♪ IT'S THE SAME OLD, SAME OLD ♪

♪ YOU TOLD ME IT’S YOUR BATTLE, GOD, SO I NEED YOU TO FIGHT ♪

♪ ‘CAUSE IF I’M GONNA LIVE, THEN THERE’S SOME THINGS THAT NEED TO DIE ♪

♪ MY EGO, MY PRIDE ♪

♪ MY GRIP ON MY LIFE ♪

♪ THROW IT ALL INTO THE FIRE ♪

♪ AND LEAVE NO SURVIVORS ♪

♪♪♪

♪ SURVIVORS ♪

♪ SOMEBODY GIVE MY PAST MY SYMPATHIES ♪

♪ TELL THE OLD ME I’M NOT MISSING ME ♪

♪ HE CAN CALL, BUT I’M NOT LISTENING ♪

♪ TO THE SAME OLD, SAME OLD ♪

♪ MY EGO, MY PRIDE ♪

♪ MY GRIP ON MY LIFE ♪

♪ THROW IT ALL INTO THE FIRE ♪

♪ AND LEAVE NO SURVIVORS ♪

♪ SURVIVORS ♪

♪ YOU’RE PUSHING BACK THE DARK TO GET ME CLOSER TO THE LIGHT ♪

♪ SOMEBODY TELL MY ENEMIES THERE’S NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE ♪

♪ YOU TOLD ME IT’S YOUR BATTLE, GOD, SO I NEED YOU TO FIGHT ♪

♪ 'CAUSE IF I’M GONNA LIVE, THEN THERE’S SOME THINGS THAT NEED TO DIE ♪

♪ MY EGO, MY PRIDE ♪

♪ MY GRIP ON MY LIFE ♪

♪ THROW IT ALL INTO THE FIRE ♪

♪ AND LEAVE NO SURVIVORS ♪

♪ SURVIVORS ♪

♪ 'CAUSE IF I’M GONNA LIVE ♪

♪ THEN THERE’S SOME THINGS THAT NEED TO DIE (SURVIVORS) ♪

♪ SURVIVORS ♪

♪ THROW IT ALL INTO THE FIRE ♪

♪ AND LEAVE NO SURVIVORS ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
sanity /ˈsæn.ɪ.ti/ B2	noun - the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner
vanity /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/ B2	noun - excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ B1	noun - a sustained fight between large organized armed forces
ego /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/ B2	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
survivor /sərˈvaɪ.vər/ B2	noun - a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
enemy /ˈɛn.ə.mi/ B1	noun - a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
past /pæst/ A2	noun - the time before the present
track /træk/ A2	noun - a rough path or road
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ A1	verb - to give one's attention to a sound

Key Grammar Structures

• I'M AT WAR WITH MY HUMANITY

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'M AT WAR" indicates an ongoing struggle.

• THROW IT ALL INTO THE FIRE

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "THROW IT ALL" is a command or instruction.

• THERE’S SOME THINGS THAT NEED TO DIE

  ➔ There is/are structure

  ➔ The phrase "THERE’S SOME THINGS" introduces the existence of certain items.

• MY EGO, MY PRIDE

  ➔ Noun phrase

  ➔ The phrase "MY EGO, MY PRIDE" lists personal attributes.

• SOMEBODY TELL MY ENEMIES

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "TELL MY ENEMIES" is a command directed at someone.

• THERE’S NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE

  ➔ Negative form

  ➔ The phrase "NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE" indicates a lack of options.

• IF I’M GONNA LIVE

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase "IF I’M GONNA LIVE" sets a condition for the following statement.