Written by Beyoncé Knowles, Anthony Dent and Mathew Knowles. “Survivor“ is an empowering anthem about resilience and independence. It was famously inspired by a joke made by a radio station that compared the band to reality show contestants after several original members left the group.
Here are the lyrics for the full track:
Soul survivor, yo
But this the Azza
Destiny’s Child, yeah
Soul Survivor, yo
Soul Survivor, yuh-huh
Soul Survivor, yuh-huh
Soul Survivor, yuh-huh
Soul Survivor
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’
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 (Don’t stop me now)
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…