Soul Survivor
The Rolling Stones · Exile On Main Street [1972]
When the waters is rough
The sailing is tough,
I'll get drowned in your love.
You've got a cut throat crew,
I'm gonna sink under you,
I got the bell bottom blues,
It's gonna be the death of me.
It's the graveyard watch,
Running right on the rocks,
I've taken all of the knocks.
You ain't giving me no quarter.
I'd rather drink sea water,
I wish I'd never had brought you,
It's gonna be the death of me.
Soul survivor, soul survivor.
Soul survivor, soul survivor.
Soul survivor, soul survivor.
Soul survivor, soul survivor,
Gonna be the death of me,
It's gonna be the death of me.
When you're flying your flags
All my confidence sags,
You got me packing my bags.
I'll stowaway at sea,
You make me mutiny,
Where you are I won't be,
You're gonna be the death of me.
About Soul Survivor
"Soul Survivor" stands as a pivotal track on The Rolling Stones' 1972 masterpiece *Exile on Main Street*, serving as the album's final movement. Recorded in a raw, unpolished style that defies the polished production of the era, the song captures the band's intense energy and improvisational spirit. It features a driving rhythm section and Mick Jagger's characteristic vocal delivery, blending blues roots with rock aggression. The track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of isolation and resilience, mirroring the title's implication of enduring hardship. As part of the band's extensive discography, "Soul Survivor" remains a definitive example of their mid-1970s output, showcasing their ability to create complex, emotionally charged recordings that have become staples of rock history.