Come Alive
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Goin' in like my first name is holiday
Looking to lose, I already gave it all away
To the Father pray, you see that money got a mean fade away
Leave you with Pennies and a Hardaway
My motto stay, on that imago dei
Me and my God finna ride on some all the way
The power of the gospel, many will die today
Then come alive, putting faith in the God who reigns

Falling, lifeless, livin' dead, no Michael Myers
Dead end, dead end, dead wrong, liar, liar
Life lookin' bad so I took my vision higher
Focus off of me when he came and crossed my wires
Cleared off, come alive, no more asking who am I
My identity, infinity, which means I won't expire
Truth got me goin' wild, if you out there in the crowd
And you feel this in your soul, then that mean you gettin' loud, get it?

Minor, I'm where they merk you for a couple grand
Look at the surface, the walking dead, the zombie land
That's why some people say they'll never trust the church again
'Cause these preachers ridin' clean and they don't even care
What if our heart stop? Then I guess this the defibullator
And the only thing we preach, the blood of Christ, he's the one that made us
And I ain't got no hidden agenda when I rap boy, so hi hater
Come alive now, you ain't gon' have time later

Man you ever seen a dead man walking?
Every place he lays his head is a coffin
Deaf to the truth, blind to the light (that boy blind)
He think he livin', he ain't ever seen life
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
And come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Wake up

Yeah! Nothing safe 'round here
My faith is touching everything (everything?) Yeah
I was bought with a price, so my life ain't my own
If you walk with the Christ, it's more than just Sunday morning
It's how I live on the Rock, how you talk to your wife
It's how I live when I'm home when I cut off the lights
How I'm spending my dough, that's when my heart is exposed
Am I generous with it, or do I never let go?

Man these boys is young, wild, and reckless, scheming on the neck-a-lace
Teachers tell them they'll never be nothing but a detriment
While you looking past them, they headed for the casket
I'm trying to show 'em love, why you mad about my tracklist?
You white washed tombs, yeah I hear you quoting Spurgeon
If you ain't out here loving them, then what's the point of learning?
Them widows and them orphans, girls having abortions
You prob'ly can't see 'em, you're too high up on your horses

You claim to live it up, you're living for the moment
But you're dead boy, I smell you decomposing
And we was dead too, so we don't wanna leave ya homie
'Cause them reapers placed to keep, your eyes ain't even open
I got some news for ya, the best you've ever heard
The Son died, then came back alive on the third
And He can resurrect you, all you gotta do is say the word
And you can take my word for it, he raised me out that dirt

Man you ever seen a dead man walking?
Every place he lays his head is a coffin
Deaf to the truth, blind to the light
He think he livin', he ain't ever seen life
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
And come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Come alive (you don't hear me?)




Come alive (you don't hear me?)
Wake up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Come Alive by 116 reflect on the theme of spiritual awakening and renewal. The singer uses vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the state of being spiritually dead, blind, and deaf to the truth. The line "Every place he lays his head is a coffin" paints a picture of a person who is trapped and isolated in their own sin, going through the motions of life without truly living. However, the singer offers hope to the listener by proclaiming the power of the gospel and the ability of God to bring life to the dead. The lyrics urge the listener to wake up, come alive, and put their faith in God.


Throughout the song, the singer also touches on the theme of hypocrisy in the church. They criticize preachers who care more about material possessions than the souls of their congregation and urge Christians to live out their faith in tangible ways, such as treating their spouse with love and generosity. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living a life that reflects one's beliefs and the need for authentic faith.


Overall, the song Come Alive by 116 is a powerful call to spiritual awakening and renewal. It uses vivid imagery and metaphorical language to emphasize the importance of putting one's faith in God and living a life that reflects that faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Goin' in like my first name is holiday
I'm entering this situation with high spirits and energy.


Looking to lose, I already gave it all away
I'm willing to take risks and put myself out there, even if it means losing everything.


To the Father pray, you see that money got a mean fade away
I turn to God for guidance and strength because material wealth is fleeting.


Leave you with Pennies and a Hardaway
Without God, people may be left with nothing and in a difficult situation.


My motto stay, on that imago dei
My belief is that we are all created in God's image and should live accordingly.


Me and my God finna ride on some all the way
I'm committed to living a life for God and with God's guidance.


The power of the gospel, many will die today
Through the message of the gospel, many may be saved but others may not be receptive and perish.


Then come alive, putting faith in the God who reigns
By having faith in God, we can truly live and thrive.


Falling, lifeless, livin' dead, no Michael Myers
Without God, one can feel stuck and unfulfilled in life, almost like a zombie or horror movie character.


Dead end, dead end, dead wrong, liar, liar
A life without God can end up going nowhere and be based on falsehoods.


Life lookin' bad so I took my vision higher
By looking beyond their current adverse circumstances and towards God, one can find hope and purpose.


Focus off of me when he came and crossed my wires
I found clarity and direction in my life when I put my focus on God instead of myself.


Cleared off, come alive, no more asking who am I
By seeking God, one can find a sense of identity and purpose.


My identity, infinity, which means I won't expire
Because my identity is grounded in God, it is eternal and will not fade away.


Truth got me goin' wild, if you out there in the crowd
The truth of God's word has truly impacted and transformed my life.


And you feel this in your soul, then that mean you gettin' loud, get it?
If you also feel moved by the message of the gospel, it's time to speak up and make a difference.


Minor, I'm where they merk you for a couple grand
In some communities, people can be killed for very little money.


Look at the surface, the walking dead, the zombie land
Some communities can feel lifeless and without hope, like a zombie apocalypse.


That's why some people say they'll never trust the church again
Due to the corruption and hypocrisy that can exist in the church, some people have lost faith in it.


'Cause these preachers ridin' clean and they don't even care
Some leaders in the church may focus too much on material wealth and not enough on their flock's needs.


What if our heart stop? Then I guess this the defibullator
If our hearts stop beating, our only hope is to turn toward God and be resurrected.


And the only thing we preach, the blood of Christ, he's the one that made us
The core message of the church is salvation through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.


And I ain't got no hidden agenda when I rap boy, so hi hater
I am honest in my message and not seeking attention or fame.


Come alive now, you ain't gon' have time later
It's important to seek God and live for Him now, as we never know how much time we have left.


Man you ever seen a dead man walking?
Have you seen someone who is alive, but lacks true purpose or fulfillment in their life?


Every place he lays his head is a coffin
Without God, one may feel trapped and limited in life, almost as if they are constantly in a coffin.


Deaf to the truth, blind to the light (that boy blind)
Without God, one may be unable to perceive truth and light in the world around them.


He think he livin', he ain't ever seen life
One may believe they are living their best life, but without God, they are missing out on true purpose and fulfillment.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
It's time to realize the truth and turn towards God.


Yeah! Nothing safe 'round here
The world can be a dangerous and unpredictable place, so it's important to turn towards God for safety and security.


My faith is touching everything (everything?) Yeah
My faith in God permeates every aspect of my life.


I was bought with a price, so my life ain't my own
Through Christ's sacrifice, I have been redeemed and it is my duty to live for Him.


If you walk with the Christ, it's more than just Sunday morning
Being a Christian means living for God every day, not just on Sundays.


It's how I live on the Rock, how you talk to your wife
Living for God means building my life on a solid foundation and treating my loved ones with respect and love.


It's how I live when I'm home when I cut off the lights
Living for God means being true to Him in every aspect of my life.


How I'm spending my dough, that's when my heart is exposed
How we spend our money can reveal a lot about our values and priorities.


Am I generous with it, or do I never let go?
It's important to be generous with our resources, as this can reveal a lot about our heart and character.


Man these boys is young, wild, and reckless, scheming on the neck-a-lace
Some young people can be misguided and selfish, focusing on material possessions instead of true fulfillment.


Teachers tell them they'll never be nothing but a detriment
Some may be discouraged and feel like they have no value or purpose.


While you looking past them, they headed for the casket
If we ignore those in need, they may end up in dire circumstances.


I'm trying to show 'em love, why you mad about my tracklist?
Through showing love and compassion, we can help those in need find redemption and purpose.


You white washed tombs, yeah I hear you quoting Spurgeon
Those who put on a facade of righteousness but do not truly live for God are hypocrites.


If you ain't out here loving them, then what's the point of learning?
True understanding of God's word should lead to love and compassion for others.


Them widows and them orphans, girls having abortions
There are many vulnerable people in need of love, compassion, and support, including widows, orphans, and pregnant women considering abortion.


You prob'ly can't see 'em, you're too high up on your horses
If we are only focused on ourselves and our own needs, we may be blind to those in need around us.


You claim to live it up, you're living for the moment
If we live only for temporary pleasure and material possessions, we are missing out on true fulfillment.


But you're dead boy, I smell you decomposing
Without God, we are all dead and decaying in our sins.


And we was dead too, so we don't wanna leave ya homie
As Christians, we were once dead in our sins but have found new life through Christ. We want to share this life with others.


'Cause them reapers placed to keep, your eyes ain't even open
Sin and evil can hold us captive and blind us to the truth and love of God.


I got some news for ya, the best you've ever heard
The message of the gospel is the best news ever, because it offers salvation, purpose, and eternal life.


The Son died, then came back alive on the third
Through Christ's death and resurrection, we can be saved and have new life.


And He can resurrect you, all you gotta do is say the word
Through faith in Christ, we can be resurrected and have new life.


And you can take my word for it, he raised me out that dirt
Through Christ's redemptive work, the artist has found new life and purpose.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Derek Johnson, Andrew Mineo, Lecrae Devaughn Moore, William Lee Barefield III, Kevin Elijah Burgess

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