I'm Gonna Be Strong Lyrics
Cyndi Lauper
Lyrics
I can see
You're slipping away from me
And you're so afraid
That I'll plead with you to stay
But I'm gonna be strong
I'll let you go your way
Love is gone
There's no sense in holding on
And your pity now
Would be more than I could bare
So I'm gonna be strong
I'll pretend I don't care
I'm gonna be strong
And stand as tall as I can
I'm gonna be strong
And let you go along
And take it like a man
When you say it's the end
I'll hand you a line
I'll smile and say
Don't you worry it's fine
But you'll never know darling
After you kiss me goodbye
How I'll break down and cry.
Cry
Cry
Cry
Song & Lyrics Facts
Released in 1984, Cyndi Lauper's song "I'm Gonna Be Strong" is a single from her debut album She's So Unusual. Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, the track was produced by Rick Chertoff and released on Portrait Records.
The band accompanying Lauper included John Siegler (bass), Steve Ferrone (drums), T-Bone Wolk (guitar) and Rob Sabino (keyboards). The lyrics of the song depict someone who has been hurt in love but they are determined to move on and be strong despite the pain. This upbeat pop rock anthem serves as an encouraging reminder that no matter how much one suffers, life will eventually get better.