Overview

• Gloria Gaynor stated in a May 2025 interview that the biggest misconception about her is that she is a feminist, emphasizing her love and respect for men as partners.
• She reiterated that her iconic song, 'I Will Survive,' is a universal anthem for overcoming trauma, resonating with people facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.
• Gaynor connected the song’s lyrics to her own experiences, including recovering from back surgery and coping with her mother’s death in the late 1970s.
• The singer attributed the creation of 'I Will Survive' to divine timing, describing it as a song meant for her spiritual and personal journey.
• Decades after its release, the song maintains its legacy as a unifying anthem, transcending its disco origins to reflect Gaynor’s faith and resilience.