FAWM: "I Am a Survivor"

I Am a Survivor

2 weeks ago by @andrea

There is no demo for this song.

Liner Notes

A downer with a strong spark of hope. I imagine a slower pace with a chorus that comes alive.

Happy to hear ideas for improvement. Thanks :)

#lyricsonly #sad #hope

Lyrics

V1
Standing at your grave site
I am fearful and cold
You weren't supposed to leave me
I'm just eighteen years old

V2
The world is a monster
I will now face alone
But I have your love inside my heart
And your strength inside my bones

Chorus
I am a survivor
I'm ready to fight
Dark times lay ahead
But my will burns bright
I am a survivor
And I'm ready to fight
With an angel watching over me
I know I'll be alright

V3
Silent tears sting my eyes
As I resolve to go
Heading off towards my future
Down an uncharted road

V4
Mistakes they may find me
With every wrong turn
But I will keep (on) growing stronger
With every lesson I learn

Chorus
I am a survivor
I'm ready to fight
Dark times lay ahead
But my will burns bright
I am a survivor
And I'm ready to fight
With an angel watching over me
I know I'll be alright

Bridge
You were my nest and oak tree
My sanctuary
My river and compass
Always guiding me
And every heartfelt stitch
In our woven tapestry
All of these things
All these memories (optional L7 or L8)
Live on in me

Chorus
I am a survivor
I'm ready to fight
Dark times lay ahead
But my will burns bright
I am a survivor
And I'm ready to fight
With an angel watching over me
I know I'll be alright

Comments

@ambroise 19h

A sad but hopefull song !
I love the line : "You were my nest and oak tree " because nest are in oak trees and it showed me you miss someone at different level at the same time.

@jerrypettit 1w

Really nice set of lyrics--definitely needs a singer to cover, as the other commenters agree. ❤️

@paul_pedersen 2w

This deserves to be set to music, Andrea, but I don't think I can convincingly pull off a sound that will be accepted as sixteen years old. Hopefully someone else will come by and suit the lyrics.

@cts 2w

Alright - the chorus at the end definitely elevates the mood/spirit. I’m finding quite a few lyrics and songs that are fused with a rather gloomy subject matter, but no sense of hope. Maybe for some there isn’t any. In this case, I appreciate the bridge and the chorus affirming it. It reminds me of Stevie Wonder’s song, These Three Words. The bridge that ties back to the chorus nearly brings me to tears every single time. Very nice write, Andrea. It’s powerful.

@kc_ 2w

Holy Shamoly! GREAT WRITE! WoW! Like this a lot, love the meter/pacing, evertything, immediately relatable. Can't wait to hear it! Swimmin' in the deep end!

@nancycunning 2w

Wow, Andrea - this one definitely sings right off the page. I made a scratch recording of the way I was hearing it tonight. I love the rhythm and the energy the rhythm gives the words.

@gwynjones 2w

Great and uplifting lyric full of determination and positivism against the trials and tribulations that may lie ahead!

@greengrassgirl 2w

Really nice! I especially like how you used the word "nest" in the Bridge.

@lamerabbit 2w

It is a very well made, good lyric. Hopefully turned into a complete song.

@andygetch 2w

Solid first line and verses and such a tight chorus!

@richaaaay 2w

Powerful words Andrea. Well crafted and clear in their message. Maybe filled with hope but the sorrow is more clear. A resolve to soldier on but still a heavy mourning. Made me sad.. 😔