| All my life I strive for greatness, |
| If you wasn’t by my side, don’t do me any favors. |
| Wake up grateful every day just to be alive, |
| Now put me up against the odds. and I’ll survive. |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| Now put me up against the odds, and I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive. |
| First impression, skinny kid with a pale complexion, |
| Dressed in black, which is reflection of his mild depression, |
| Yet this smile on his face makes you question |
| His motivation, which is based on his obsession |
| With becoming the best and feeling destined |
| For greatness, had some mistakes to correct, |
| Took some steps in the wrong direction, |
| But got pulled back like face-lift, |
| Instead of running away from the pain, he embraced it Because it made him not afraid to be brave when |
| Faced with almost any situation, |
| But he’s fed up and done with this procrastination, |
| And this impatience got him in a silent rage |
| Feeling like he’s caged in, working a nine to five |
| And writing rhymes when the day ends |
| All my life I strive for greatness, |
| If you wasn’t by my side, don’t do me any favors. |
| Wake up grateful every day just to be alive, |
| Now put me up against the odds. and I’ll survive. |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| Now put me up against the odds, and I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive. |
| Never been a quitter since the start, |
| May not be the strongest, but I got heart, |
| And I got this art, so as long as I’m living |
| I’ma pick up this pen and give it my all, |
| So if I fall, I’m there to pick myself up, and dust myself off, |
| And learn from the loss like a champion does, |
| Mainly because I’ve come to far just to hang up these gloves. |
| I took my time, waited my turn, |
| Now I’ve come to take everything I’ve earned. |
| Thinking of all the bridges I’ve burned, 'cause I’m stubborn, |
| But I’ve returned to rub it in the faces of everyone |
| Who ever said I would never learn, |
| Aint it kind of funny how the tables turn? |
| See you doing good and then suddenly get so concerned. |
| The top is lonely, or so I’ve heard, |
| But I’ve already been alone, and I know my worth, |
| I’ve grown in to a wizard with words, |
| You could learn a thing or two if you just observe. |
| You tryin' to kill my vibe then swerve, |
| Come at me in your rhymes and get served, |
| I aint got the time, I’m busy |
| Coming for that number one spot that I deserve. |
| All my life I strive for greatness, |
| If you wasn’t by my side, don’t do me any favors. |
| Wake up grateful every day just to be alive, |
| Now put me up against the odds. and I’ll survive. |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| Now put me up against the odds, and I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive, |
| I say I’ll survive, I say, I say, I’ll survive. |