Keep on is the lesson of the day Sometimes so hard to take The senseless games we play To lean on these Memories of the precious times Well I've always walked the line That's why I'm here today ‘Cause I keep on surviving Feelin' the fire For the things I believe in Got my heels on the wire Now the deal I see Is to know when to be blind To know just when to fake And what to leave behind ‘Cause freedom Is the most important thing And I'd hate one day to wake To find I've lost my wings So I'll keep on surviving Feelin' the fire For the things I believe in Got my heels on the wire I will be true to myself Before somebody else I'm gonna win I'm gonna win Takes some time to get mine You know I ain't foolish baby Won't get left behind Ain't gonna loose ‘Cause I'm here to stay