1) A sludge metal band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 bands using this name:
1) A sludge metal band from Gothenburg/Göteborg, Sweden. The band played a modern styled mixture of sludge/doom metal with a strong touch of metal combined deep oppressive and sick vocals. (R.I.P. Johan)
2) An American Christian rock band from San Antonio, Texas. They signed onto ForeFront Records in late 2007 and released the Abandon EP in July 2008. Their first single Providence was released to radios in August and has reached #7 on R&R's Christian rock charts. The group's name was inspired by the Bible verse of Joshua 22:3, which reads "God has directed us not to abandon any brothers". Abandon II EP was released on April 21, 2009 with six new tracks.
3) Abandon (USA) - Vegan straight edge hardcore band from Southern California.
4) Abandon (USA) - Thrash metal blended with Power/Heavy metal, released two full lengths, 2 EP's and a best-of. Still active.
5) Abandon (England) - Black metal band with Vintyr from Basilisk, released a demo and EP in 2004 then changed the name to Hateful Abandon when Swine joined the band.
6) Oxford UK, Abandon create their own brand of post-rock/slow-core/shoe-gaze. Musically characterised by glacial, shimmering guitars and otherworldly atmospheres, the band create lengthy musical expeditions worded by the introspective lyrics of Umair.
Be Alive In Me
Abandon Lyrics
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Lost inside the desert of my heart
All of my mistakes are adding up
Take them all away, I've had enough
Heal my jaded soul
And I'm going to feel the weight letting go
Be alive in me
Be alive in me
I know I'm Yours
So take me and shake me
I know I'm needing you to be alive in me
I need you here so we can talk it out
I'm giving you the things that pull me down
Jesus, can you teach me how to stand
And if I fall, I want to fall into Your hands
So heal my jaded soul
'Cuz I want to feel the weight letting go
Be alive in me
I know I'm Yours forever
Be alive in me
I know I'm Yours
So take me and shake me
I know I'm needing You to be alive in me
I'm Yours
I'm Yours
Excite me
Ignite me
Relight this fire
Excite me
Ignite me
Relight this fire
Be alive in me
I know I'm yours forever
Be alive in me
'Cuz I know I'm Yours
So take me and shake me
I know I'm needing You to be alive in me
I'm Yours
Be alive in me
I'm Yours
Be alive in me
The opening four lines of Abandon's song "Be Alive in Me" describes a feeling of being lost in one's own heart. Being lost, without a place to stand, makes the desert the heart of the singer. The pain of this feeling is compounded by the sense of making mistakes in life. The singer asks for help to heal his "jaded soul" and be able to let go of the weight of his mistakes. The repetition of the phrase "be alive in me" creates a theme of hope and redemption.
The theme is continued in the next verse. The singer asks Jesus to teach him how to stand, and if he falls, asks to fall into Jesus's hands. This is a powerful image of surrendering control to a higher power. The repetition of the phrase "be alive in me" becomes a prayer for Jesus to be inside the singer, guiding and helping him. The final lines are an affirmation that the singer is Jesus's, and the repetition of "I'm Yours" is both a declaration of faith and a plea for help.
Abandon's "Be Alive in Me" is a prayer for help and a declaration of faith. The repetition of "be alive in me" creates a powerful theme of redemption and renewal. The singer's plea for help to Jesus is also a powerful image of surrendering control, and the final lines of the song are a declaration of faith and a plea for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am without a place to stand
I feel lost and unstable, like I have no solid ground to stand on.
Lost inside the desert of my heart
I feel lonely and empty, like I'm wandering through a vast, barren wasteland inside of myself.
All of my mistakes are adding up
I feel overwhelmed and weighed down by all of the bad choices I've made in my life.
Take them all away, I've had enough
I'm asking for a clean slate, a chance to start over and leave my past behind.
Heal my jaded soul
I need help overcoming my feelings of bitterness and cynicism, which are preventing me from experiencing joy and hopefulness.
And I'm going to feel the weight letting go
I anticipate experiencing a sense of relief and freedom as I let go of my burdens and begin to heal.
Be alive in me
I'm asking for a spiritual connection with God, a sense of His presence and guidance in my life.
I know I'm Yours forever
I believe that I belong to God and that He has chosen me to be His own.
So take me and shake me
I'm willing to undergo discomfort and challenges if it means that I can grow and become stronger in my faith.
I need you here so we can talk it out
I'm seeking a personal, interactive relationship with God, where I can express my thoughts and feelings and receive His guidance in response.
I'm giving you the things that pull me down
I'm acknowledging my own weaknesses and asking for God's help in overcoming them.
Jesus, can you teach me how to stand
I'm looking to God as a teacher and role model, asking for His guidance in how to live my life with integrity and strength.
And if I fall, I want to fall into Your hands
I have faith that even if I make mistakes or experience setbacks, God will be there to catch me and help me back up.
Excite me, Ignite me, Relight this fire
I'm asking for a renewed passion and enthusiasm for my faith, one that will inspire me to live my life more fully and joyfully.
Be alive in me
I'm repeating my request for a spiritual connection with God, emphasizing how important it is to me.
I'm Yours
I'm reaffirming my belief that I am claimed by God and belong to Him alone.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.