"I Will Survive" is a song originally written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, but Holly Miranda also performed her version of the song. The lyrics depict a story of a person who has gone through a difficult breakup but ultimately finds the strength within themselves to move on and embrace their own independence and resilience. The song begins with the narrator admitting that they were initially afraid and devastated after the breakup. They believed they couldn't live without their ex-partner by their side. However, after spending many nights contemplating how their ex treated them poorly, they gradually develop inner strength. They learn to get along without the ex and grow stronger emotionally. The tone of the song shifts when the ex unexpectedly returns to the narrator's life. The narrator realizes they should have changed the lock to their door and not let the ex enter again. They express regret that they didn't do more to prevent their return, acknowledging that their ex's reappearance only serves to bother and disturb them. In the chorus, the narrator firmly tells the ex to leave and not expect any kind of welcome. They emphasize that the ex was the one who wronged them and thought they would crumble after the breakup. However, the narrator asserts their resilience and determination not to give in or be defeated. They declare that they will survive and thrive, as long as they know how to love and live their own life. They affirm they have plenty of love to give to someone who truly loves them in return. The bridge of the song reveals that it wasn't easy for the narrator to mend their broken heart. They had to gather all the strength they had to avoid falling apart. The ex still expects the narrator to be available and free for them, but the narrator rejects that notion. Instead, they save their love for someone who genuinely appreciates and reciprocates it. Finally, the chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the narrator's resilience and determination to survive and thrive. They state that they will keep on living while having love to give to the right person. Overall, the song conveys a narrative of personal growth, empowerment, and moving forward after a challenging breakup.
