Songs That Changed the World--The Most Important Songs of the Rock Era: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

It's sad to think that many women live in fear and hopelessness, living in a hurtful and depressing relationship and thinking there is no way out.  Enter Gloria Gaynor and her incredible song "I Will Survive".  The powerful song told of a way out to a better life and a better relationship, one filled with love, mutual respect and understanding.  The song not only is one of The Top 500 Songs of the Rock Era and not only sent a message to women; it sent a message to men that they better learn how to treat a woman.

"I Will Survive"

 by Gloria Gaynor

Written By Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren

At first I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
without you by my side

But then I spent so many nights
thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along

And so you're back
from outer space
I just walked in to find you here
with that sad look upon your face

I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
you'd be back to bother me

Go on now go, walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die
Oh no, not I

I will survive
oh as long as i know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive (hey hey)

It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
kept trying hard to mend
the pieces of my broken heart

And I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
But now I hold my head up high

And you see me
somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person
still in love with you
and so you felt like dropping in
and just expect me to be free
But now I'm saving all my loving
for someone who's loving me

Go on now go walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die
Oh no, not I

I will survive
oh as long as i know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive (oh)

Go on now go, walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die
Oh no, not I

I will survive
oh as long as i know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive
I will survive...!