This has been yet another wonderful week in the Vibes community, and I have been privileged to listen to many great entries. This week is the week of 70s and although this does not necessarily mean that all participants must stick to this particular theme, everyone has been urged to perform 70s songs.
I myself had some options and despite all of them I opted for ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor.
I'm sure Gloria Gaynor knew that the message in the song was one that would resonate with anyone who listens to it. I loved the song the moment I first listened to it, and this is a kind if song that remains evergreen regardless of the era it was released.
I know that it's a song that would resonate with many because it does with me, in many ways - in my relationships, academics, career, and life as a whole, it resonates with me deeply.
Sometimes when you don’t even realize it, you might have uttered or caught yourself saying ‘I will survive’ right?
No matter how bitter it becomes, no matter how the circumstances are, no matter how tough the going gets for all of us, we will survive, I will survive.
So this is my spin on the song.
I Will Survive
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?
Did 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
Only the Lord could give me strength not to fall apart
Though I tried 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 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 crush me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no, not I
I will survive
And 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 crush me with goodbye?
Do you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No no, not I
I will survive
And 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 will survive
I will survive
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 crush me with goodbye?
Did you think I'd crumble?
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh no, not I
I will survive
And 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 will survive
I will survive
I will survive
Thank you.
There is one cartoon I watched that this song was sang but now I can’t remember the name
All I could do now is dance to the tone. This is was lovely cover, could hardly tell the cover if I wasn’t watching your face
I would love to see that cartoon hehe.
Thank you so much Fash.
I appreciate you presence and beautiful comments always.
I love this song, it has such a powerful message about getting out of our lives everything that hurts us, you have sung it with a lot of strength and passion, good luck this week Jessica, have a beautiful day!
It's a powerful song of healing.
Thank you so much for the amazing comments ma'am.
Gloria Gaynor is one power house singer I love and admire from the 70s.
You tried on this song it not and easy one to cover.👍
The mixing and mastering also was done well to enhance your voice.
Yeah, she is an amazing amazing singer.
Thank you.
I smiled throughout the performance. You're a breathing talent. Exceptional rendition, the best I've seen so far. You're the best🥹♥️♥️
Thank you Noah🙏❤️
What a good cover! This is a Great Song! It's inevitable to want to dance to this song, too much rhythm! Your voice is spectacular. Regards
I agree with you haha
Thank you friend.
I love this song!
And you did justice to it😊🫶🏾
Thank you sis🙏
This is beautiful as always @jessicaossom
I expect the best always and you never cease to amaze me.
Godspeed!
Thank you Obaro 😊🙏
What a motivational song. This singer is wonderful and you've done a great tribute to her today 😃
Yes, she is.
Thank you.
I'm glad you like the cover.
Hola amiga realmente hermoso te felicito
Thank you 🙏
Always coming through!!!! Love this song! Love your rendition! Your background is beautiful and you sound beautiful.
Thank you Moses🙏
You’re welcome 😇
Wow this is such a beautiful performance, My sister Performed this same song too
I really love how you made it look so easy and Awesome,
Keep it up Dearie🔥🔥🎶🎵💖
Oh she did?
What's her username? I must have missed it.
Thank you Drey.❤️
You are welcome Jessy 🥰🥰
She posted some minutes ago,
Her username is @kemisolasings
Yeah, I just finished watching her entry...A lovely entry.
My god what an awesome voice my friend, I love her timbre at professional levels, the rhythm she carries on this track is amazing. This is what I was telling you in the reply to your comment, there are songs that have to be done in your native language 🎼✨🎸😎🤩 I don't wish you luck in the contest because you don't need it at all, you are a winner 🥰 you have earned yourself one more fan 🕺🏻
DeepL Translator 🤗
Thank you so much for the amazing comment dear friend.🤗❤️❤️
Jeez, this is soo cold!🥶
Very beautifully done , ma'am
Weldone ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Hehe. Me self don survive this one. Wait ooo. You people Dey play with my brain? Abi make I go listen to the real music gan gan. This your own version come sound different and tasty. It Dey carry me reach bedroom level and some point it go carry reach club level wey I don high.
I don survive make i Dey go before you use your voice hook me down. Nice one. Hehe. You are a singer Jessy.,
Hahaha
You can go listen to the cover...I will survive by Gloria Gaynor.
It's the comparison for me lol
Which one is bedroom level and club level naa lol.
Thank you so much for making me laugh, and leaving this amazing and encouraging comment.🙏
Jessica, you are fabulous! I love Gloria Gaynor and this is an unforgettable classic from the 70s. Your high-quality performance is majestic. I congratulate you on such wonderful musical work.
Aw, thank you! I'm humbled by your praise. Gloria Gaynor's classic is an inspiration, and I'm glad you think I did well.🙏
How wonderful and impressive you are, you have a unique talent, a powerful and warm voice at the same time. You are an incredible singer, congratulations ✨🥰🔥🔥🔥✨ you rock !!!
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment Itzchemaya. ❤️🙏
Superstarrrr🔥🔥🔥. Amazing as usual
Thank you Uyi ❤️
You're welcome Superstar
❤️
This was a really technical song and you nailed it🔥🔥🔥
It was in a way.
Thank you Uyi.
Hola es usted una exelente cantante , la letra la leí en español y es un tema que pasa a diario en el amor
Yeah, that's right.
I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for coming around.
Aww, Jessy this is nice! The energy was on point! This song was perfect for your voice type 😊.
Good luck in the competition 🥰
Thank you Hope. 🙏
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So awesome!! Your voice is truly incredible!!:) What an amazing performance :) loved this!! What a great song choice!:)
Thank you Sunset😊❤️
Alright, I will be back to make my comment, but I'm speechless.
Hahaha
Okay, let me wait for the comment.
This is a worthy watch.
Your energy is unmatched @jessicaossom
Thank you Udy❤️
Hmmm ..always on point with great and amazing entry week in week out ..bless up dearie
Thank you 🙏
I enjoyed listening to your cover Jess❤️,this is so beautiful Jess 🥹
Thank you Meya.
Just listened to your entry.
Very impressive 🔥❤️👏👏
You're welcome
Thank you Jess ☺️
Dang!!! This is really good!!!! Gloria Gaynor with a touch of Jessica!!! It's nice how you really made this song yours!!!<3
🙂Thank you for the amazing comment.
OMGGGGGGGGGGG! THIS IS JUST INSANE! Your voice is PERFECT for this song! You absolutely nailed it this week! I didn't know I needed to hear you sing it lol, I wish you the best in this week 22, keep doing that awesome job!
I'm glad you stopped by here.
Thank you friend 😊
This woman!
I will arrest you fa... Why are you this good na?
Heeeeei God!
😂
Okay, officer, I'll come quietly... but only if you promise to provide snacks in jail!
I totally was going to cover this song myself for this week, but later decided on money money money by abba.. you did so good @jessicaossom.. welldone.!!!
Oh would have been and made it 6 of us that covered the song hehe.
Thanks friend.
Amazing... truly amazing indeed.
I think we should do a Collab or something, you with your amazing melodies, and I with my rap. Huh... doesn't sound like a bad idea...
LoL...just thinking out loud. But honestly the performance was really electrifying.
Thank you.
Yeah, not a bad idea at all
I think this oldies thingy is just up your alley and you're killing it. Awesome entry Jess!
Wow very cool presentation! amazing one
Wow!I must say, u did justice to the song. It is such a perfect song for your voice, i did enjoy it alot. Weldone..👏👏👏👏😊😊😊
You're amazing darling🎤💯🎼❤️