Eye Of The Tiger Song Analysis

¨It’s the (eye) of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight, risin up to the challenge of our rival." "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor is my theme song. I think this song represents some of the struggles that I have had to go through: in school, at home, and in my social life in the last couple of months. It reminds me that I need to keep going if I want to succeed and make something of myself in the future. “Eye of the Tiger” was written and performed by the American rock band Survivor. The song was originally written for the movie Rocky 3, but the song’s writer Jim Peterik says that it grown into something motivational. Quoting Peterik "People training for boxing matches, that's a natural, but in every sport, that song has crept into the motivational …show more content…
With all of the essays, vocab, and grammar tests, it has been a lot to deal with. I didn't know if I could do it at first. It is even harder when you are playing sports and having to come home after 3-4 hour of practice to do 1-2 hours of homework. It is also hard because my classes have become more demanding. I am working to keep up, but sometimes it doesn't always work out. That is when I start to listen to this song. It has such a great motivational aspect to it. The lyrics to push me to be the best that I can be. This song inspires me to keep my head up, and keep striving for excellence. If I do that, I (will) accomplish my …show more content…
If I wasn’t hungry for life and what this world has to offer, then I would just roll over and give up. The words "hangin’ tough" remind me that I have the determination to go on, even in trying times. "Just a man and his will to survive" is a line that characterizes me in full. I believe that I have the will to survive from whatever life has to throw at me. I believe that I have proven to myself time and time again in the last couple of months that I have what it takes to (“survive”). Though I have done my share of complaining about school, I have never refused to do what is asked of me. Working hard in school, playing sports, and doing more homework than I have ever done has made me a better and stronger person. I now know if I try my best, and put in the time and effort, I can accomplish anything.
In conclusion, Eye of the Tiger is a song that I can constantly go back to in order to find encouragement and support. It is something that will always make me feel better and find the strength to carry on. It will always motivate me to finish what I started and to never give up. It is so much more than a song and that's why so many people love it. You can go to it when you're sad, happy, or even somewhere in between. “Eye of the Tiger” is my theme song because it is always there for me and helps me to finish