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The anthem

I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side

But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong And I grew strong

And I learned how to get along

And so you're back

From outer space

I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face

I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave

your key

If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me

Go on now, go, walk out the door Just turn around now

'Cause you're not welcome anymore Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye

Do you think I'd crumble

Did you think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive

Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive

I've got all my life to live

And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive

I will survive, hey, hey

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart

Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart

And I spent oh-so many nights just feeling sorry for myself

I used to cry

But now I hold my head up high and you see me

Somebody new

I'm not that chained-up little person and still in love with you

And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free

Well, now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me

Go on now, go, walk out the door Just turn around now

'Cause you're not welcome anymore Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye

Do you think I'd crumble

Did you think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive

Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive

I've got all my life to live

And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive

I will survive

Oh go on now, go, walk out the door Just turn around now

'Cause you're not welcome anymore Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye

Do you think I'd crumble

Did you think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive

Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive

I've got all my life to live

And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive. I will survive, I will survive.

When I was young, I was so full of fear

I hid behind anger, held back the tears

It was me against the world, I was sure that I'd win

The world fought back, punished me for my sins

I felt so alone, so insecure

I blamed you instead and made sure I was heard

And they tried to warn me of my evil ways

But I couldn't hear what they had to say

I was wrong

Self destruction's got me again

I was wrong

I realized now that I was wrong

And I think about my loves, well I've had a few

I'm sorry that I hurt them, did I hurt you too

I took what I wanted, put my heart on the shelf

Now how can you love me when you don't love yourself

It was me against the world, I was sure that I'd win

The world fought back, punished me for my sins

And they tried to warn me of my evil ways

But I couldn't hear what they had to say

I was wrong

Self destruction's got me again

I was wrong

I realized now that I was wrong

I grew up fast, I grew up hard

Something was wrong from the very start

I was fighting everybody, I was fighting everything

But the only one that I hurt was me

I got society's blood running down my face

Somebody help me get outa this place

How could someone's bad luck last so long

Until I realized that I was wrong

Social Distortion - I was Wrong

[This message edited by DigitalSpyder at 8:19 PM, April 24th (Saturday)]

I think I need to make it a point to listen to everything you people have shared. Even if it’s not my jam.

For those who posted lyrics, but not title/artist, would you please update with that info? I would love to add some of these to my playlist.

Done, WP.

Today is a better day. Driving. Sunshine. Windows down. Music. This is the best therapy that can’t be found in an office.

I can do this. I can let go. I will miss my companion. I will still feel deep remorse for doing this to him and our family. But letting go is what needs to be done. I was driving. Deep in thought. Music up. I was realizing that I am calmer, more rational, and more accepting when I don’t talk to him or see him. I can’t resist the urge to fight for us when I have to be around him. Being away from each other is where healing starts. We both deserve to heal.

This is doing it for me tonight. But I don’t feel sad, or bad, or angry. I feel ok. Good ok. The sunshine is the best medicine.

The Good Fight

Consider the odds

Consider the obvious

The martyr is meaningless

The campaign has died

In the planning stages

And the fallen faces

Are the singular proof

That it was ever alive

This purchased rebellion

Has been outbidded

Denounced and rescinded

And left to die championless

Championless, championless

I begged you not to go

I begged you, I pleaded

Claimed you as my only hope

And watched the floor as you retreated

Hope has sprung a perfect dive

A perfect day, a perfect lie

A slowly crafted monologue

Conceding your defeat

This purchased rebellion

Has been outbidded

Denounced and rescinded

And left to die championless

Championless, championless

I begged you not to go

I begged you, I pleaded

Claimed you as my only hope

And watched the floor as you retreated

Does it comfort you to know you fought the good fight?

Basking in your victory, hollow and alone

To boast your bitter bragging rights to anyone who'll listen

While you're left with nothing tangible to gain