Survivor

Released: November 1, 1985

Songwriter: Jim Peterik Frankie Sullivan

Producer: Jim Peterik Frankie Sullivan

[Verse 1]
Two worlds collide, rival nations
It's a primitive clash venting years of frustrations
Bravely we hope against all hope
There is so much at stake
Seems our freedom's up against the ropes
Does the crowd understand?
Is it East versus West or man against man?
Can any nation stand alone?

[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart the unmistakable fire
In the burning heart

[Verse 2]
In the warriors code there's no surrender
Though his body says stop his spirit cries - never!
Deep in our soul a quiet ember knows it's you against you
It's the paradox that drives us on
It's a battle of wills
In the heat of attack it's the passion that kills
The victory is yours alone

[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart the unmistakable fire

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart the unmistakable fire
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart the unmistakable fire

[Outro]
In the burning heart

The legendary Chicago rock band Survivor formed in 1978 by guitarist/songwriter Jim Peterik. They are most notably recognized by their double platinum single “Eye of the Tiger”, the theme song for the motion picture Rocky III.

The band has gone through several lineups throughout the years and has split/reunited several times.

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From the albums

Rocky IV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1985)
Then ’80s Totally Oldies 5 (2003)
The Best of Survivor (2006)
Rocky Balboa: The Best Of Rocky (2006)
80s 100 Hits – Volume 2 (2011)
Ultimate Survivor (2012)
100 Hits The Best Rock Album (2018)

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