This is so, so, so, so, so, so me. I can’t live without books. They are my essence, my air, my life, etc.
Books are so much a part of me, they are a fraction of my soul. I’d die without them.
Seriously!
For more Richard Marek, go to Some Things Never Change
For more book related posts go to Stranded for Good
For more of my favorite Quotes go to Do the Right Thing
This brings us to our last post on the “Getting Over a Heartbreak” series:
31) I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
So here we are on the last post. I’m actually pretty sad to see these postings end. Now don’t get me wrong they are a lot of work and it will be nice to have a reprieve before Horrorfest III begins (which I expect you all to check out. You’re gonna love it, I know it!). But it was a lot of fun as I was able to cover all kinds of my favorite songs. It was a lot of emotions to go through as well, especially those earlier posts.
But they have been a lot of fun, and I’ve had an absolutely fantastic time.
Now onto the song. So I Will Survive was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris; and released by Gloria Gaynor in 1978. It became huge after it came out, not only being one of the most popular disco songs, but being Gaynor’s biggest hit. Yes, it is Disco and Disco rocks!
It scored #1 on Billboard Top 100 in 1979. It has been covered by tons of artists and featured in all kinds of film.
The best thing about this song is that it hits every emotion you express after a breakup; sadness, anguish, fear, lonliness, anger, resentment, and eventually reaching the point where you don’t care anymore. You are over them.
You will survive
Not only does this song have powerful lyrics, but the music itself is amazingly upbeat and really gets you pumped up and ready for anything. After all:
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
Do 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 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
Now I’m saving all my lovin’ for someone who’s lovin’ 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
Do 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 crush me with goodbye
Do 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!
Here is a complete list of the “Getting Over a Heartbreak” series:
1) If It Means A Lot to You by A Day to Remember
3) I Don’t Love You by My Chemical Romance
4) Now You’re Gone by Everyday Sunday
5) Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley
7) Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
8) That’s What You Get by Paramore
9) Chin Up Kid by Forever the Sickest Kids
10) I’ll Be Alright Without You by Journey
11) For a Pessimist, I’m Pretty Optimistic
13) Gone Forever by Three Days Grace
15) But It’s Alright by Huey Lewis & the News
16) Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
17) Move Along by All-American Rejects
18) Up and Up (Acoustic) by Reliant K
19) Red Rubber Ball by The Cyrkle
21) I Don’t Wanna Be in Love (Dance Floor Anthem)
22) Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
23) Love Will Find a Way by Pablo Cruise
24) Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
25) The Lining is Silver by Relient K
26) Whip It by Devo
27) Be Good to Yourself by Journey
28) Any Way You Want It by Journey
29) Unbound by Avenged Sevenfold
For more on Gloria Gaynor, go to I’ll Be Alright Without You
For more on Margaret Mitchell, go to At the End of the Rainbow
For more on Sarah Dessen, go to Happy B-day!
For more on Friends, go to Pizza Power
For more on Cinderella, go to Episode VI: Return Of the My Favorite Movie Lines’ List
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