Survivor

There is so much devastation out there from child abuse... statistics show that as many as one in four people have suffered abuse. The result of this is millions and millions of adult survivors who have to adjust to the life they endured when they were young. This effects relationships in the future, education, and economic opportunity. Many of those who have suffered from abuse have so much difficulty adjusting to life ahead.

Survivor is an empathetic anthem that considers the grueling plight of victims and offers a battlecry of hope for their healing.

Song Information

Length:

5:26

Artist:

Klender

Written By:

Richard Klender

Published By:

Klenco Music (ASCAP)

Produced By:

Klender

Arranged By:

Klender

Credits:

Drums: Gregg Bissonette
Bass: Matt Bissonette
Acoustic Guitar: Klender
Elec. Guitar: Wally Todd
Keys: Klender
Vocals: Klender
Engineered by: Klender

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Survivor

She remembers her pajamas
With Pooh Bear and padded feet
That night she lost her innocence
Between daddy’s cold cold sheets
These days she has her own child
As she struggles to get by
And though she fights to hide her secret
Late at night her pillow cries

Survivor, all the battles we’ve been through
Survivor, it all comes down to me and you
And though the storm is raging and the flesh be torn apart
You’re a true Survivor of the heart

He remembers playing baseball
4 for 4 on opening day
Mom missed out on all those seasons
Stepdad never saw him play
Today his own son hit a homerun
But he was working out of town
Still caught between forgiveness
And the love that let him down

Survivor, all the battles you’ve been through
Survivor, it all comes down to me and you
And though the storm is raging and the flesh be torn apart
You’r a true survivor of the heart

There’s a brand new hope for this little child inside
Please believe me there’s no need to hide

Survivor, all the battles you’ve been through
Survivor, it all comes down to me and you
And though the storm is raging and the flesh be torn apart
You’r a true survivor of the heart

Free us, free us, free us

Survivor, all the battles you’ve been through
Survivor…
Words & Music by Richard Klender
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Behind the Music

This song has been used by a number of child abuse agencies as well as organizations supporting survivors.

Behind the Video

This video was directed by Marty Elcan who pulled together a number of talented actors to tell this story. Marty has worked in Hollywood for many years, won awards at many film festivals and is a true pro. I'm grateful to call her friend and have had the opportunity to work with her.

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