I’m a Survivor

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“I’m a Survivor” is the song released as the lead single off of Reba’s third greatest hits album in 2001. The song was also turned into the theme song of Reba’s eponymous… Read More

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I’m a Survivor Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was born three months too early
The doctor gave me thirty days
But I must've had my momma's will
And God's amazing grace
I guess I'll keep on livin'
Even if this love's to die for
'Cause your bags are packed and I ain't cryin'
You're walkin' out and I'm not tryin' to change your mind
'Cause I was born to be

[Chorus]
The baby girl without a chance
A victim of the circumstance
The one who ought to give up
But she's just too hard headed
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

[Verse 2]
I don't believe in self-pity
It only brings you down
May be the queen of broken hearts
But I don't hide behind the crown
When the deck is stacked against me
I just play a different game
My roots are planted in the past
And though my life is changing fast
And who I am is who I wanna be

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[Chorus]
The baby girl without a chance
A victim of the circumstance
The one who ought to give up
But she's just too hard headed
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

[Chorus]
Oh, a single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor
But I must've had my mamma's will and God's
Amazing grace

[Outro]
I'm a survivor
I'm a survivor

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“I’m a Survivor” is the song released as the lead single off of Reba’s third greatest hits album in 2001. The song was also turned into the theme song of Reba’s eponymous sit-com from 2001-2007.

The song, while not autobiographical, describes a strong woman dealing with everyday perils, thus making her a “survivor” and not a quitter, and sources have even compared Reba herself to the song, claiming that she is too a “survivor.” Many critics also agreed that no other “top female country singer” at the time could’ve pulled it off like McEntire did.

The song had moderate success in the U.S., though peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 4 months after it’s release.