ANIMA!’s debut album Not At This Time is out on Friday January 13, 2023. Also available in immersive Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, the three lead up singles feature their powerful female vocal, uplifting beats and their signature colorful sound world that they have become most celebrated for.
You're Alive
ANIMA! Lyrics
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Empty vessels
Task completers
Fundamental
They're all looking down
Can't take the time to enjoy all the space and the sound
Or the look in another's eyes
No one's listening, no one's thinking
No one holds their heart up high
Go through the motions, keep repeating
The words but we do not know why
No one's listening, no one's thinking
No one holds their heart up high
Go through the motions, keep repeating
The words but we do not know why
We do not know why
We do not know why
Satisfaction
Just add water
Clock is ticking
Can't wait longer
I need it right now
The people all need to feel pleasure
Or they will shut down
If they don't have something to hold
No one's listening, no one's thinking
No one holds their heart up high
Go through the motions, keep repeating
The words, but we do not know why
No one's listening, no one's thinking
No one holds their heart up high
Go through the motions, keep repeating
The words but we do not know why
We do not know why
We do not know why
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know
The lyrics to ANIMA!'s song "You're Alive" convey a sense of detachment and disconnection in modern society. The opening lines describe people as "sidewalk walkers" and "empty vessels," emphasizing their lack of presence and engagement with the world around them. They are portrayed as task completers who are always looking down, implying a focus on mundane and repetitive actions rather than meaningful experiences.
The chorus highlights the pervasive lack of connection and understanding among people. It suggests that no one is truly listening or thinking, and no one holds their heart up high, indicating a lack of genuine emotion and passion. The repetition of going through the motions and repeating empty words highlights the emptiness and futility of these actions.
The second verse introduces the concept of satisfaction as something that needs to be instantly gratified. The clock is ticking, and there is an impatience to fulfill this need immediately. The line about people needing something to hold suggests that they seek external validations or material possessions to fill a void within themselves.
Overall, "You're Alive" critiques the superficiality and lack of depth in contemporary society. It serves as a call to break free from the cycle of empty routines and to seek genuine connections and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sidewalk walkers
People who walk on the sidewalk
Empty vessels
People who lack depth or substance
Task completers
People who just go through the motions of completing tasks
Fundamental
Basic or essential
They're all looking down
They are all focused on their own paths and not paying attention to their surroundings
Can't take the time to enjoy all the space and the sound
They are too busy or preoccupied to appreciate their surroundings and the beauty around them
Or the look in another's eyes
Or the emotional connection and understanding that can be gained from looking into someone else's eyes
No one's listening, no one's thinking
No one is truly paying attention or contemplating deeply
No one holds their heart up high
No one is embracing their true emotions or expressing their vulnerability
Go through the motions, keep repeating
Just going through the motions and repeating the same actions without true purpose or understanding
The words but we do not know why
The words we say or the actions we take have lost their meaning or significance
Satisfaction
Feeling content or fulfilled
Just add water
It can be achieved easily or instantaneously
Clock is ticking
Time is passing, there is urgency
Can't wait longer
Unable to wait any longer, requires immediate gratification
I need it right now
I have an immediate desire or craving for it
The people all need to feel pleasure
People have a constant need to experience pleasure or satisfaction
Or they will shut down
Or else they will emotionally or mentally close themselves off
If they don't have something to hold
If they don't have something meaningful or fulfilling in their lives
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know
An expression of frustration or disbelief towards someone's lack of awareness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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ANIMA!
Thought we'd share a little more from our album out in the new year.
What you think of this one?
Ethan Yost
Really love it.
Rosline Pearson
I love the music and the lyrics. Feeds my soul!!!
Tavi Schiopu
This is quality music. Very original, and very detailed. It is a very exotic taste to my ears.
Tony MangKb
'Breathe' has been my favorite song the whole year, and I like a lot of stuff this year. You're the most unique and this...THIS IS AN AWESOME TRACK! I'm recommending you everywhere
Diamante Parrish
This music is difficult to ever stop listening, missed it at school today. Thank you.
Spawnpsycho42
This is nothing short of golden honey to my ears. I have come to love the songs you guys have given to us. You guys are awesome plz stay that way ;)
ANIMA!
+Gaming with Spawn Hiiiiiiiii :) 'golden honey to the ears'. What an awesome description! It's so good to hear from you my friend. It feels too long...
Hambone
I would gladly go deaf listening to this on repeat. Fucking phenomenal 💕
Dee
I LOVE YOU GUYS! the best artists i know so far!
plz go on, and your just making music cus' you like it! (i think)