Listen to this when
I Will Survive
They walked out thinking you'd fall apart. Now they're back at the door, and you're not the same person. 💃🏾
Who it's for
The song follows a full arc from devastation to strength, so listeners can place themselves at the start and hear where the story goes, a form of lyrical identification that builds hope.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"I Will Survive" is a 1978 disco song performed by Gloria Gaynor, written and produced by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, from her album Love Tracks. The narrator finds personal strength after a devastating breakup. It was first issued as a B-side and became a hit after club DJs championed it; Gaynor recorded her vocal while wearing a back brace after surgery and while grieving a recent bereavement.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).
Before you start
Age: All ages
Things do not change; we change.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Conclusion”
