Eye of the Tiger was created as a theme for the movie Rocky III at the request of Sylvester Stallone himself after he had trouble obtaining permission to use Queens Another One Bites the Dust. The band Survivor, led by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik, composed the song that would become one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, symbolizing determination and overcoming challenges through its impactful lyrics and melody.
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Risin' up, back on the street,
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Did my time, took my chances.
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Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet,
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Just a man and his will to survive.
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So many times, it happens too fast,
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You change your passion for glory
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Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past,
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You must fight just to keep them alive:
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It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight -
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Rising up to the challenge of our ri - val.
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And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night,
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And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger.
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Face to face, out in the heat,
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Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry.
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They stack the odds, still we take to the street,
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For we kill with the skill to survive.
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It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight -
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Rising up to the challenge of our ri - val.
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And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night,
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And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger.
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Risin' up, straight to the top,
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Had the guts, got the glory.
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Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop,
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Just a man and his will to survive.
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It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight -
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Rising up to the challenge of our ri - val.
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And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger.