“Survival” is the opening track of Madonna’s 1994 release Bedtime Stories. The song, an ode to self-reliance set to a New Jack Swing beat, originated as a collaboration between Madonna and producer Dallas Austin, before being overhauled by Nellee Hooper. The warm R&B sound of “Survival” acts as...
[Verse 1]
I'll never be an angel
I'll never be a saint, it's true
I'm too busy surviving
Whether it's heaven or hell
I'm gonna be living to tell
[Pre-Chorus]
So, here's my story (My story)
No risk, no glory (No glory)
[Chorus]
A little up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
[Verse 2]
I'll never be an angel
I'll never be a saint, it's true
I'm too busy surviving
Whether it's heaven or hell
I'm gonna be living to tell
[Pre-Chorus]
So, here's my question (My question)
Does your criticism (Criticism)
Have you caught up in what you cannot see?
Well, if you give me respect
Then you'll know what to expect
[Chorus]
A little up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
Up and down and all around
It's all about survival
[Verse 3]
I'll never be an angel
I'll never be a saint, it's true
I'm too busy surviving
Whether it's heaven or hell
I'm gonna be living to tell
[Pre-Chorus]
So, here's my story (My story)
No risk, no glory (No glory)
[Chorus]
A little up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
Up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
Up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
Up and down, and all around
It's all about survival
(Up and down, and all around)
I'll never be an angel
(Up and down, and all around) Survival
(Up and down, and all around)
I'll never be a saint, it's true
(Up and down, and all around) Survival
(Up and down, and all around)
I'll never be an angel
(Up and down, and all around) Survival
(Up and down, and all around)
I'll never be a saint, it's true
(Up and down, and all around) Survival
Survival was written by Madonna & Dallas Austin.
Survival was produced by Nellee Hooper & Madonna.