Film Version
The Chipettes (with Simon and Theodore harmonizing):
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Soundtrack Version[]
Brittany (The Chipettes):
I'm a (survivor)
I'm not gon (give up)
I'm not gon (stop)
I'mma work (harder)
I'm a (survivor)
I'm gonna (make it)
The Chipettes:
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Alvin:
Uh haha yeah, not really feeling it guys.
Umm, let's try it with a little more umph, shall we?
Okay, you're on a deserted island: no food, no shelter, no hope of rescue!
Brittany & Eleanor (Simon & Theodore):
Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better (better)
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger (stronger)
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer (richer)
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder (harder)
Simon, Brittany, & Eleanor (Theodore):
You thought I wouldn't grow without you
Now I'm wiser (wiser)
Though that I'd be helpless without you
But I'm smarter (smarter)
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
But I'm chillin' (chillin')
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
Sold nine million (million)
The Chipettes:
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Simon, Brittany, & Eleanor (Theodore):
Thought I couldn't breathe without you
I'm inhaling (inhaling)
You thought I couldn't see without you
Perfect vision (vision)
You thought I couldn't last without you
But I'm lastin' (lastin')
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm livin' (livin')
Thought that I would fail without you
But I'm on top (on top)
Thought it would be over by now
But it won't stop (won't stop)
Thought that I would self destruct
But I'm still here (still here)
Even in my years to come
I'm still goin' be here (be)
The Chipettes:
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Brittany (Jeanette & Eleanor):
Wishin' you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gonna blast you on the radio
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gonna lie on you or offend you
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gonna hate on you in the magazine
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gonna compromise my Christianity
(I'm better than that)
You know I'm not gonna diss you on the internet
The Chipettes:
'Cause my mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Brittany (Simon & Theodore):
Oh (oh) oh (oh) oh (oh) oh (oh)
Oh (oh) oh (oh) oh (oh) oh (oh) (wa)
And through all of the darkness and sadness
Still comes happiness (wa)
If I surround myself with positive things
I'll gain prosperity (wa)
The Chipettes:
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'mma work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm a survivor