Born To Be Alive
A.M.P. Lyrics


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We were born to be alive
We were born to be alive

Born, born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
Yes we were born
Born
Born
(Born to be alive)

People ask me why
I never find a place to stop
And settle down
Down
Down
But I never wanted all those things
People need to justify
Their lives
Lives
Lives

Yes we were born, born
Born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
Yes we were born
Born
Born
(Born to be alive)

It's good to be alive
To be alive
To be alive
It's good to be alive
To be alive
To be alive

IT'S GOOD TO BE ALIVE!

Time was on my side
When I was running down the street
It was so fine
Fine
Fine
A suitcase and an old guitar
It's all I need to occupy
A mind like mine

Yes we were born, born
Born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
Yes we were born
Born
Born
(Born to be alive)





Yes...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A.M.P.'s song "Born to Be Alive" speak to the innate human desire to not just survive, but to truly live. The repeated refrain of "We were born to be alive" emphasizes the idea that we are not meant to simply exist, but to embrace life fully.


The verses provide some insight into the singer's own perspective on life. They reject the notion of settling down and conforming to society's expectations, instead choosing to embrace their own unique path. The singer sees the need for others to justify their lives as a limiting factor that they don't want to be beholden to. The lyrics suggest that life is about freedom, not conformity.


Overall, the song celebrates the joy of being alive and the freedom to live life on our own terms. It encourages listeners to embrace their own unique path and not be held back by societal pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

We were born to be alive
Our purpose in life is to be alive


Born, born to be alive
Our existence began solely to experience life


(Born to be alive)
Our entire being is centered around being alive


Yes we were born
We came into existence


Born
The sole purpose of our existence is to experience life


Born
Our existence was solely to be alive


(Born to be alive)
Our existence was centered around experiencing life


People ask me why
Others inquire about my life choices


I never find a place to stop
I am always moving forward, never settling down


And settle down
To stop and build a stable life


But I never wanted all those things
I never desired the typical expectations of society


People need to justify
Others feel the need to explain their life choices


Their lives
Their existence and purpose in life


Yes we were born, born
Our existence began to experience life


It's good to be alive
Being alive is a positive experience


To be alive
The experience of being alive is valuable


To be alive
Being alive is an important part of life


It's good to be alive
There is value and positivity in experiencing life


Time was on my side
I used to have a lot of time


When I was running down the street
During a time when I was running and moving a lot


It was so fine
This time period was enjoyable and fulfilling


A suitcase and an old guitar
Minimalistic possessions are all I need


It's all I need to occupy
Simple possessions keep me content and fulfilled


A mind like mine
My way of thinking and desire for simplicity suits me well


Yes...
Affirmation of the previous line




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