[Verse 1]
I play the stereo loud
When I'm away from the maddening crowd
Smokin', jokin', clowns we all are
Sometimes gotta get really ill
When I receive my monthly telephone bill
You say it and I'll pay it, 'cause it just helps me to

[Chorus 1]
Survive, stay alive
'Til I see you again
Survive, stay alive
Can't say where it ends

[Verse 2]
Clouds lift and there are mountains below
Been a while since I've seen any snow
Chillin', so thrillin', so good to be back
Feels nice to be home for awhile
Let's sip champagne 'til we break into smiles
Well go dancin' romancin', 'cause you're the reason I

[Chorus 2]
Survive, stay alive
Through the thick and the thin
Survive, stay alive
Where will it all end?
[Bridge]
But my bags ain't unpacked
'Cause I've got to go back and play
But I know we'll both

[Chorus 3]
Survive, stay alive
Through the thick and the thin
Survive, stay alive
'Til it all ends

[Chorus 4]
Ooh we'll survive, stay alive
When will it all end?
Survive, stay alive
'Til I see you again