We’re posting lyrics of hit songs so that our songwriters can study them to see how winning songs are constructed. Of course a lot depends on the melody, the rhythm and the artist as to whether or not the song will sell… and whether or not it is in the right place at the right time!
So this week’s Featured Lyrics are from songwriters Candye Kane and Adam Brauer, and were made famous by Candye Kane.
Lyrics to “The Toughest Girl Alive”
I’m the toughest girl alive
I walked through the fire and I survived
I’ve been beat up, burned up, pushed around
but they just can’t keep me down.
I’m the baddest girl in town
Don’t mess with sister or you’ll go down
I’ve been put down, kicked out, messed around
but they just can’t keep me down.
I used to be a sweetie
and I barely stayed alive.
People call me volatile
but I’m fighting to survive.
I’m the strongest girl you see
Don’t push my buttons or you’ll agree
I can leave a path of misery
I’m the strongest girl you see.
I used to be an angel
and it nearly got me killed
people try to keep me down
but you know, they never will.
I’m the baddest girl you know.
Just dial trouble, I’ll say “hello”
I’ve been stomped on, laughed at, broken down
but they just can’t keep me down.
I’m the toughest girl in town
Don’t even mess with me
I’m the meanest girl you see.
I’m the toughest girl alive.
Songwriters Candye Kane/Adam Brauer
Published by Evan Hope Music – BMI
[You can also listen to the song on the above website in case the melody is escaping you.]