Survivor – English Lyrics

• By: Destiny's Child

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
survivor /sərˈvaɪvər/ B2	noun - a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B1	adjective - having greater strength or power
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a more excellent or effective type or quality
richer /ˈrɪtʃər/ B1	adjective - having a lot of money or valuable possessions
wiser /ˈwaɪzər/ B2	adjective - having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
smarter /ˈsmɑːrtər/ B1	adjective - having or showing a quick-witted intelligence
chillin' /ˈtʃɪlɪn/ B2	verb - to relax or spend time in a calm way
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to perform a task or duty
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or form something
breathe /briːð/ B1	verb - to take air into the lungs and then expel it
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
last /læst/ B1	verb - to continue for a specified period of time
fail /feɪl/ B1	verb - to be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
stop /stɑːp/ A1	verb - to cease moving or doing something
darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B2	noun - the absence of light
happiness /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ B1	noun - the state of being happy
success /səkˈsɛs/ B1	noun - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm not gon' give up

  ➔ Use of 'not' with modal verb 'gon'' to express negation in informal speech.

  ➔ This construction indicates a negative intention or decision, often used in casual speech.

• I'm a survivor

  ➔ Use of 'a' before a noun to indicate one instance of a class or category.

  ➔ 'A' is an indefinite article used here to emphasize the speaker's identity as someone who has endured and overcome adversity.

• Keep on survivin'

  ➔ Use of 'keep on' + gerund to indicate continuous or repeated action.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes persistence and ongoing effort in the face of challenges.

• I will survive

  ➔ Use of 'will' + base verb to express future intent or certainty.

  ➔ This construction conveys a strong determination to endure and succeed in the future.

• I'm better than that

  ➔ Use of 'than' to make a comparison indicating superiority.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes self-improvement and confidence in overcoming negative behaviors or comments.

• soon comes happiness

  ➔ Inversion of the typical subject-verb order for emphasis, with 'soon' leading.

  ➔ This poetic structure emphasizes the idea that happiness will arrive soon, creating a hopeful tone.