Stay Alive
José González Lyrics
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Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean
Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
Gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
There's no place to run and no gasoline
Engine won't turn
And the train won't leave
Engines won't turn and the train won't leave
I will stay with you tonight
Hold you close 'til the morning light
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Well the way I feel is the way I write
It isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
And I will wait for you tonight
You're here forever and you're by my side
I've been waiting all my life
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean
But there is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming open your eyes
Look into the sun as a new days rise
The song "Stay Alive" by José González is about finding hope during hard times. The opening lyrics describe a world that has become emotionally empty and colorless, leaving individuals feeling without purpose or direction. The second stanza describes a sense of confusion and disappointment when things don't go as they should, but then it transitions into a promise of staying with someone through the night and doing whatever it takes to survive. The final stanza is a message of hope that the dawn is coming and that the sunrise symbolizes new beginnings and hope. The artist's message seems to be that even when it seems like everything is falling apart and there is nothing to hold onto, there is always hope, and there is always love to hold onto.
The song has a steady rhythm and simple acoustic guitar chords that are both haunting and beautiful. The melody is repetitive and calming, which creates a meditative and reflective mood. Through his choice of music, lyrics, and vocals, González creates an atmosphere that embraces the listener, inviting them to feel the emotions that he conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Life moves frenetically these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
But in this chaos, everything is stagnant
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
This leaves us feeling hollow with only hopes and desires left
In a world gone shallow
In a world that lacks meaning and purpose
In a world gone lean
In a society that values materialistic possessions over anything else
Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
At times, there are things that are beyond human comprehension
Gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
Things may come to a standstill, stale and unchanging
There's no place to run and no gasoline
There's nowhere to escape and nothing to power change
Engine won't turn
Machinery of society has failed to rev up
And the train won't leave
Progress, as we know it, has come to a stop
I will stay with you tonight
I'll be with you, we won't be alone
Hold you close 'til the morning light
I'll be there to comfort you through sleepless nights
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll greet the day and the new opportunities it brings
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
We'll fight to survive for another day
Well the way I feel is the way I write
My emotions and thoughts come out in my art
It isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
Describing raw and honest emotions that's certainly not found in the lies of the dishonest
There is a truth and it's on our side
We know what is true and right
Dawn is coming
A new beginning is forthcoming
Open your eyes
Be awake and ready to embrace it
Look into the sun as the new days rise
Greet each new day with hope and optimism
And I will wait for you tonight
I'll be there for you whenever you need me
You're here forever and you're by my side
You'll always have someone to support you
I've been waiting all my life
I've been patient, hoping for something real
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
To truly connect with you on an emotional level
But there is a truth and it's on our side
We have our values and principles on our side
Dawn is coming open your eyes
A new hope is dawning, be ready for it
Look into the sun as a new days rise
Embrace the day and all the possibilities it brings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RYAN ADAMS, TEDDY SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@syedniloy
There's a rhythm and rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean
Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
The gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
There's no place to run and no gasoline
Engine won't turn and the train won't leave
Engines won't turn and the train won't leave
I will stay with you tonight
Hold you close 'til the morning light
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Well the way I fell is the way I write
It isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
And I will wait for you tonight
You're here forever and you're by my side
I've been waiting all my life
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
There's a rhythm and rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean
But there is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming open your eyes
Look into the sun as a new days rise
@gelislee4317
"Stay Alive"
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean
Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
for gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
There's no place to run and no gasoline
Engines won't turn and the train won't leave
Engines won't turn and the train won't leave
I will stay with you tonight
Hold you close 'til the morning light
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Well the way I feel is the way I write
It isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
And I will wait for you tonight
You're here forever and you're by my side
I've been waiting all my life
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
[4x]
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
> Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
> In a world gone shallow
> In a world gone lean
but there is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
@aussieblackhawk123
Just came back from Norway..... I never thought i would be a traveler, i used to be that guy that would rather stay home and play video games.. just me, the dark and my video games... but then i realized.. hey If i love skyrim so much.. why don't i travel to a place like it?..... i booked a flight to iceland, my first time travelling by myself..... i met people along the way.. i saw the northern lights.. i experienced everything for my self.. and it was the greatest moment of my life... then after that it was vietnam... then norway....... It made me feel alive... for the first time when i travelled.... i didn't care about my controller.. my job.. everything else.. i just lived the moment...
@cabuscus
Very inspirational comment friend, very inspirational..
@samarthsingh8735
I hope you're still as lively as your comment is🌅🤠
@franklofarojr.2969
In the New Normal travel will be illegal due to the virus or unavailable after due to the economy not being able to sustain it (or just exist for the super rich) 😰 Glad u had ur experiences.
@edgarcastilla02
aussieblackhawk123 I LOVE THAT 🖤
@mattconnell3715
Amazing story, im glad you did what u wanted and got to see a part of our world😄😄😄
@AiRaNixoN
Its 2020, and this song still gives me comfort in the most magical way. Secret Life of Walter Mitty will forever be my favorite movie.
@Captn_Ghostmaker
100%. Not just the message but the music and the visual spectacle of this film are top notch. Especially the visual (minus the weird Benjamin Button thing).
@michaelcoetzee423
Wow this comment ! I was on a nostalgic trip going through old a music file that led me here, #happy place
@muhammadfahmi540
Yeah sadly this movie didn't receive enough credits than it should .. man I felt sorry to the people who didn't watch this movie yet .. and to the people who not understand the message behind this movie