The nostalgic song Eye of the Tiger is a song that really captures the essence of determination. Written by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan of Survivor, it was released in 1982 on Survivor’s third album and later became popular all over the world after it was chosen as the theme song for Rocky III.
In fact, Sylvester Stallone called up even the band himself after he couldn’t get permission to use Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust, which is about having perseverance, power, and a no doubt attitude about overcoming whatever life challenges throw at you. The lyrics from this pop culture anthem, like Rising up, back on the street, or It’s the eye of the tiger, It’s thrill of fight, would make anyone want to live their lives with courage in their soul when faced with difficult adversity.
Eye of the Tiger Lyrics
| Aspect | Details |
| Song Title | Eye of the Tiger |
| Written By | Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan |
| Performed By | Survivor |
| Release Date | May 31, 1982 |
| Album | Eye of the Tiger |
| Genre | Hard Rock |
| Commissioned By | Sylvester Stallone for Rocky III |
| Key Themes | Perseverance, resilience, determination, |
Eye of the Tiger Lyrics
Risin’ up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight
Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin’ tough, stayin’ hungry
They stack the odds till we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight
Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger
Risin’ up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I’m not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight
Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all with the eye
Of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
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