Survival
Muse
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Race, Life’s a race That I am gonna win Yes, I am gonna win And I’ll light the fuse And I’ll never lose And I choose to survive Whatever it takes You won’t pull ahead I’ll keep up the pace And I’ll reveal my strength To the whole human race Yes I am prepared To stay alive And I won’t forgive, Vengeance is mine And I won’t give in Because I choose to thrive Yeah, I’m gonna win! Race, It’s a race But I’m gonna win Yes, I’m gonna win And I will light the fuse And I’ll never lose And I choose to survive Whatever it takes You won’t pull ahead 'Cause I’ll keep up the pace And I’ll reveal my strength To the whole human race Yes I'm gonna win Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Win! Win! Win! Win! Yes I’m gonna win!
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Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Background"Survival" is a song by the British rock band Muse.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from their sixth studio album, "The 2nd Law" released in 2012.
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Specific RoleThe song was specifically written as the official song for the 2012 Olympics in London.
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Release Date"Survival" was released as the first single from the album on 27 June 2012.
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Band's StatementThe band described "Survival" as a song about "total conviction and pure determination to win."
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Style"Survival" incorporates elements of progressive rock and symphonic rock, and it features a choir.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics echo the competitive spirit of the Olympics, with lead singer Matt Bellamy proclaiming, "I'm gonna win."
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Radio Debut"Survival" made its debut on BBC Radio 1.
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Unique PresentationThe song was played throughout the Olympics to lead the athletes into the stadium.
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Broadcast SupportIt was also played when athletes received their medals as well as played in international television coverage.
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Music VideoThe video for "Survival" features footage from past Olympic Games.
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Critics ResponseThe song received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its grandiosity while others felt it was overblown.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the mixed critical reception, "Survival" reached number 1 on the UK Rock Chart and was a top 40 hit in several other countries.
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Sales AchievementIt attained gold status in Italy for selling over 15,000 copies.
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Live Debut"Survival" made its live debut during Muse's concert at the Stade de France on June 23, 2013.
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