The "I'm a Survivor" TikTok challenge hilariously spoofs easy everyday chores -- like changing the toilet paper roll -- with the grandiosity of Reba's classic theme song. Now, Reba McEntire herself has added to the social media phenomenon.
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The TikTok Trend
Check out the funny compilation above, and see how the Reba theme song inspires all kinds of "survivors." In the various uploads, TikTok users ironically lip-sync the lyrics to famed sitcom opening while completing menial tasks. In 2021, this definitely feels like a fitting pandemic trend.
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Reba McEntire on TikTok
@reba When it?s time to feed your donkeys and they?re not the least bit impressed #ImASurvivor #Donkeys #FarmLife #Reba #CountryGirl
The country music superstar posted her own weary take on the trend, above, accompanied by the caption "imasurvivor #donkeys #farmlife #reba #countrygirl." Naturally, the viral video is trending. Can we please get a full Reba farm music video soon?!
"I'm a Survivor"
The lyrics to "I'm a Survivor" fully introduce the character whom McEntire played on her self-titled, early-aughts TV series. Set in the Houston suburbs, McEntire portrayed a single mom struggling -- comedically -- through family and financial dramas.
I was born three months too early
The doctor gave me thirty days
But I must have had my mama's will
And Gods amazing grace
I guess I'll keep on livin'
Even if this loves to die for
'Cause your bags are packed and I ain't cryin'
You're walking out and I'm not trying
To change your mind cause I was born to be
The baby girl without a chance
A victim of circumstance
The one who ought a give up, but she's just
Too hard headed!
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor
I don't believe in self pity
It only brings you down
May be the queen of broken hearts
But I don't hide behind the crown
When the deck is stacked against me
I just play a different game
My roots are planted in the past
And though my life is changing fast
Who I am is who I want to be
The baby girl without a chance
A victim of circumstance
The one who ought a give up, but she's just
Too hard headed!
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor
But I must have had my mamas will
And Gods amazing grace
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