Jairus Kersey - Vocals
David Knox- Bass/Vocals
Brandon Banton- Guitar
Joel Riley- Drums
Dakota Dufloth- Guitar/Vocals
Slip Away
Alive Like Me Lyrics
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Will somebody please tell me what to say?
I'm lost for words and I can't seem to find a way
Around the awful truth
The terrible truth is I'm tired of running from
You are, the only reason I would stay
Pushing me away
Will you please stop asking me to stay
When you know it has to
(you know its has to)
You know it has to be this way
I have a hold of everything
I've ever wanted
I won't let it slip away
I can't stand it when you're yelling over me
I try to speak, calm you down but it's killing me
To dance around the truth
The terrible truth is I'm tired of running from
You are, the only reason I would stay
And you are the only thing that's
Pushing me away
Will you please stop asking me to stay
When you know it has to
(you know it has to)
You know it has to be this way
I have a hold of everything
I've ever wanted
I won't let it slip away
I couldn't tell if you were glad that it was over
I should have stayed the night
Just one more night
To make sure that you knew that I'd come back
And I could see it in your eyes
If it was up to you you'd rather have me home
But it's not your choice
I wish I didn't have to do this on my own x2
I can't do this on my own x2
Will you please stop asking me to stay
When you know it has to
You know it has to be this way
(This way)
Will you please stop asking me to stay
When you know it has to
(you know it has to)
You know it has to be this way
I have a hold of everything
I've ever wanted
I won't let it slip away
The lyrics of Alive Like Me's song "Slip Away" tell a story of someone who has everything they ever wanted, but is struggling with the awful truth that they are tired of running from their problems. The singer of the song is being pushed away by someone, yet that same person is also the only reason they would stay. The singer feels caught between this paradox and doesn't know what to do. The lyrics express the frustration of having to make difficult choices, and the inner turmoil that comes with them.
The song is a powerful representation of the struggle we all face in life: how to hold on to what we want, and at the same time, how to let go of what we need to. It's about understanding that sometimes things have to be this way, even if it is painful. The lyrics also convey the idea that we shouldn't have to go through life's struggles alone. We need someone to lean on, to help us navigate the difficulties and to remind us that we are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a hold of everything I've ever wanted
I have achieved my goals and have everything I desired
Will somebody please tell me what to say?
I am unsure of how to express myself
I'm lost for words and I can't seem to find a way
I am struggling to communicate effectively
Around the awful truth
Regarding a painful reality
The terrible truth is I'm tired of running from
The painful truth is that I am exhausted from avoiding
You are, the only reason I would stay
You are the sole motivation for me to remain
And you are the only thing that's Pushing me away
Despite being my motivation, you are also the reason I cannot stay
Will you please stop asking me to stay
Please stop requesting that I remain here
When you know it has to (you know its has to)
You know that I must go
I have a hold of everything I've ever wanted
I am content with my current situation and don't want to lose it
I can't stand it when you're yelling over me
I am unable to tolerate your yelling and aggression towards me
I try to speak, calm you down but it's killing me
Efforts to calm you down are taking a toll on my mental and emotional wellbeing
To dance around the truth
To avoid confronting the difficult reality
The terrible truth is I'm tired of running from
The painful truth is that I am exhausted from avoiding
You are, the only reason I would stay
You are my sole motivation for staying
And you are the only thing that's Pushing me away
Despite being my motivation, you are also pushing me away
Will you please stop asking me to stay
Please stop requesting that I remain here
When you know it has to (you know its has to)
You are aware that I must go
I have a hold of everything I've ever wanted
I am content with my current situation and don't want to lose it
I couldn't tell if you were glad that it was over
I am uncertain if you are relieved that it has ended
I should have stayed the night
I regret not staying longer after the breakup
Just one more night
I wish I had stayed one more night
To make sure that you knew that I'd come back
To reassure you that I would return
And I could see it in your eyes
I could see the hope in your eyes that I would return
If it was up to you you'd rather have me home
If you had the choice, you would prefer me to stay
But it's not your choice
Unfortunately, the decision is not yours to make
I wish I didn't have to do this on my own x2
I wish I had someone to support me through this difficult process
I can't do this on my own x2
I am struggling to handle this alone
Will you please stop asking me to stay
Please stop requesting that I remain here
When you know it has to (you know its has to)
You are aware that I must go
You know it has to be this way
You understand that this is the necessary course of action
I have a hold of everything I've ever wanted
I am content with my current situation and don't want to lose it
I won't let it slip away
I will not allow my current success to be lost or taken away
Contributed by Colin S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Valence Hyd 🇺🇦
Adorable song, love it!
P. S. Слава Ебенграду!
Milan
💪🏽🐺
DRWPMYR
Haven't ever been a fan of bands without screaming, but this band is definitely led me to liking other bands like them. Great band and definitely can't wait until the album!
NaeSoSilly
Saw these guys at Nashville's Warped '14, they're all super rad and nice.I'd be honest and say I've never heard of them until Joel stopped me and my buddies, asking us to listen to a song of theirs. After watching them perform (They were the last performance at the Kevin says stage), like me and my friends promised, I got a shirt and took a group picture with them (I had gotten a signed poster when I first met them)! They even hugged me when I was leaving. I didn't mind the sweat because I was pretty sweaty after a day of jumping, moshing, screaming and walking myself, but anyway I'm loving them and their music
Flame Crimson
I've waited for more Alive Like Me for a long time. Love every song so far!
Scott Moore
Just another awesome by these guys! The album is gonna be killer, and did anyone else notice that all 3 songs that the released so far started with the letter "S"
summer p
I don't know why people are being so harsh.. They sound amazing live as well as recorded
Kyle Mullen
This band got signed only a year after forming! Give them time to mature, this is a great starting point for them
Jonathon Fussell
I'm very impressed with all of this band's stuff lately. Can't stop listening. Good shit.
Aero
Going to support this band and buy this album so fucking good