"I Will Survive", v1.1 (as sung by Starscream)
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You'd think I'd be afraid, even petrified
I've been shot not just by Autobots but my own side
Just when I thought I had it made Galvatron came and did me wrong
But I've grown strong and I've learned how to get along
.
Now I've come back
From outer space
Even the wrath of Unicron can't wipe the smirk off of my face
The writers changed their minds you see
They brought me back in Season 3
I guess it didn't take them long to realize they needed me!
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
Hey, hey!
.
It's taken me some strength just to carry on
Like when I flew alone from Earth on back to Cybertron
Though I'd circled half the globe Skyfire was buried in the snow
I had to go
And start a new life all alone
So I became
A brand new me
The finest product of the planet's War Academy
So those movie writers thought one shot could blow me into bits
Well, I'm the Tyrant of the Firmament, I'm not about to quit!
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
I will survive!
.
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A/N: This was my first TF-related filk, written in response to Wayward's recently concluded "Bad Songfic Challenge." The original "I Will Survive" was (c)1979 or thereabouts by Gloria Gaynor; I figured the only thing that could be worse than Starscream trying to sing would be Starscream trying to sing disco. Alas, this ended up among the numerous also-rans in that challenge; nonetheless, I hope it amuses Transfans, whether you love the Screamer or love to hate him. :) And of course, thanks to all who've reviewed my filks here or elsewhere.
-------------
.
You'd think I'd be afraid, even petrified
I've been shot not just by Autobots but my own side
Just when I thought I had it made Galvatron came and did me wrong
But I've grown strong and I've learned how to get along
.
Now I've come back
From outer space
Even the wrath of Unicron can't wipe the smirk off of my face
The writers changed their minds you see
They brought me back in Season 3
I guess it didn't take them long to realize they needed me!
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
Hey, hey!
.
It's taken me some strength just to carry on
Like when I flew alone from Earth on back to Cybertron
Though I'd circled half the globe Skyfire was buried in the snow
I had to go
And start a new life all alone
So I became
A brand new me
The finest product of the planet's War Academy
So those movie writers thought one shot could blow me into bits
Well, I'm the Tyrant of the Firmament, I'm not about to quit!
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
.
No more for me
Eternal dark
There is no weapon
That can quench my immortal spark
Death was only the beginning and I'll never say goodbye
You think I'd crumple
You think I'd break down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
As long as fans demand my presence I will stay alive
I'll take some hard hits now and then
And it might look like it's the end
But I'll survive
I will survive
I will survive!
.
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A/N: This was my first TF-related filk, written in response to Wayward's recently concluded "Bad Songfic Challenge." The original "I Will Survive" was (c)1979 or thereabouts by Gloria Gaynor; I figured the only thing that could be worse than Starscream trying to sing would be Starscream trying to sing disco. Alas, this ended up among the numerous also-rans in that challenge; nonetheless, I hope it amuses Transfans, whether you love the Screamer or love to hate him. :) And of course, thanks to all who've reviewed my filks here or elsewhere.