At first I was afraid I was petrified

Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side

But then I spent so many nights

Thinkin' how you did me wrong

And I grew strong

And I learned how to get along



So now 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've 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

I will survive

I will survive

Hey hey



[song stops here on Siberry version -- doesn't include this next verse]



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 feel like droppin' in

And just expect me to be free

Now I'm savin' 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 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

I will survive

I will survive

Hey hey