"I Will Survive" lyrics

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'd have 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 I crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?

Oh, no, not I
I will survive
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
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 know I'll stay alive

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 you expected me to be free
Now I'm saving all my loving for someone who's loving me

And you will see
I will survive
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
I will survive