I Will Reply

Once I was quite cool, I was organised
But that was long before I knew the book must be revised
And then I spent so many nights wrestling with the point of view
It was overdue, and I knew what I had to do

And so I worked both night and day
To try to tell the story right so I might start to earn my pay
I should have changed that stupid plot, I should have made it half as long
If I’d have known for just one second it was going to turn out wrong

But go, girl go! Begin again!
Just turn it round, now, you make your living by your pen
Aren’t you the one that people write to for advice?
Are you going to fail them? Are you going to make them ask you twice?

Oh no, not I! I will reply
As long as I still have your e-mails, I will answer by and by
I’ve got the book under control,
And now your e-mails are my goal, and I’ll reply!
I will reply!

It took all the strength I had to sort out what was wrong
Kept trying hard to mend the problem with my denouement
And I spent oh, so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
It made me scream, but now it all seems like a dream

’Cos now I’m free! I’m off the hook!
I’m not that desperate little author trying hard to fix her book
So if you’re feeling slightly miffed because your query was ignored
Don’t think I’m blasé – and please don’t ever think I’m bored

Oh, no not I! I will reply!
I really like to get your e-mails even if you just say hi,
And now the book’s at last on track,
I’ve got time to write you back, and I’ll reply!
I will reply!

I will survive (original lyric)

Words and music by Perren/Fekaris)

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinkin’ I could never live without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights thinkin’ 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 have 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!

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Kept tryin’ 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 feel like droppin’ in and just expect me to be free
But now I’m savin’ all my lovin’ for someone who’s lovin’ me,
And I’ll survive, I will survive!

Top of Page