Survivor – English Lyrics

• By: Destiny's Child

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to embrace strength and independence? Destiny's Child's "Survivor" is not just a hit song, but a powerful anthem that perfectly captures the spirit of resilience. Through its direct and uplifting lyrics, you can learn common English phrases related to overcoming challenges and self-empowerment. The song's clear message and strong vocal delivery make it an excellent choice for understanding expressions of perseverance and determination in English, encouraging you to feel powerful and ready to tackle anything.

[English]

(helicopter humming)

(dramatic music)

♪ 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 ♪

♪ You 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 ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ Thought I couldn't breathe without ya, 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 gonna be here ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm wishin' 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, oh ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

(group vocalizing)

♪ After all of the darkness and sadness ♪

♪ Soon comes happiness ♪

♪ If I surround myself with positive things ♪

♪ I'll gain prosperity ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ And keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm not gon' give up ♪

♪ I'm not gon' stop ♪

♪ I'm gon' work harder ♪

♪ I'm a survivor ♪

♪ I'm gonna make it ♪

♪ I will survive ♪

♪ Keep on survivin' ♪

(helicopter humming)

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.