What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)
Glee Cast · Other Songs - Glee Cast
Sleeping here alone
You know I dream in color
And do the things I want
You think you've got the best of me
Think you've had the last laugh
Bet you think that everything good is gone
Think you left me broken down
Think that I'll come running back
Baby, you don't know me
'Cause you're dead wrong
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
You heard that I was starting over with someone new
They told you I was moving on, over you
You didn't think that I'd come back
I've come back swinging
You tried to break me
But you see
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
Thanks to you I've got a new thing started
Thanks to you I'm not the broken hearted
Thanks to you I'm finally thinking about me
You know in the end,
The day you left was just my beginning
In the end
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself, and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
I'm not alone
What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)
Performed by the Glee Cast, this track serves as the thematic centerpiece for the television series' soundtrack, blending pop-rock energy with a message of resilience. The song was originally written and performed by Kelly Clarkson, whose powerful vocal delivery and inspirational lyrics about overcoming adversity became a staple of her discography. The Glee Cast's rendition adapts Clarkson's signature style, utilizing a driving rhythm and anthemic chorus that resonated with audiences across generations. As a key component of the show's musical identity, the recording exemplifies the series' ability to reinterpret classic pop songs while maintaining their emotional core. It remains a defining moment in the history of the Glee Cast's collaborative work, showcasing their collective vocal prowess and commitment to delivering high-quality musical performances that bridged the gap between television entertainment and mainstream music.