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Surviving
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Andrew Ripp's song "Surviving" is a heartfelt plea for divine intervention, expressing the feeling of barely getting by without God's presence. The lyrics describe a state of exhaustion and desperation, comparing life without God to treading water with tired arms. The singer acknowledges his own weakness and inability to save himself, begging for a new beginning and a chance to truly live. The song conveys a deep dependence on God, recognizing Him as the only source of revival and hope. It's a raw and honest expression of faith, surrender, and the longing for spiritual renewal.
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Feels like my heart is only halfway beating
I'm barely breathing in, breathing out
If this is just a feeling
I can't shake it
This house of cards I built is going to cave in
I don't have the strength or what it takes to say this
Every moment without you is me just surviving
Treading water
My arms are tired
I need you
I need you to throw me a line
I need reviving
I've been kicking, screaming, and fighting
And I wanna be alive
Every moment without you is me just surviving
All alone
I'm in a no win situation
You are the only one who can save me now
So I'm begging for a chance at a new beginning
One more shot at what I've been missing
Don't want to go another day without you near me
Every moment without you is me just surviving
Treading water
My arms are tired
I need you
I need you to throw me a line
I need reviving
I've been kicking, screaming, and fighting
And I wanna be alive, yeah
Every moment without you is me just surviving
I'm nothing but a sinking stone on my own
I'm never gonna let you go, now that I know
Every moment without you is me just surviving
Every moment without you is me just surviving
Treading water
My arms are tired
I need you
I need you to throw me a line
I need reviving
I've been kicking, screaming, and fighting
And I wanna be alive, yeah
Every moment without you is me just surviving