In 2014, Andrew released 2 studio recorded songs, one titled, "I Just Knew" he wrote for the Spirit of Akasha Soundtrack, the other titled, "I'm Alive", a cover originally written by Peter Howe for the Morning of The Earth Reimagined Soundtrack
In 2005, Andrew was still a student at Wesleyan University, and with classmate Ethan Leinwand, they recorded the song Supervolcano for an Earth & Earth Science class: "Hazardous Earth: Stuff That Will Kill You."
I'm Alive
Andrew VanWyngarden Lyrics
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Look around at the day
I'm alive on being around
Where the waves come smiling
With curls all flying
We spend a lot of time inside the world of
Delightful rain
Oh, the whirling wind
Oh, the whirling wind
Knows my name
I'm alive on being around
Where the waves come smiling
With curls all flying
We spend a lot of time inside the world of
Delightful rain
Oh, the whirling wind
Blows its song around the bay
Oh, the whirling wind
Knows my name
The Andrew VanWyngarden's song "I'm Alive" is a mellow, psychedelic tune that seems to be celebrating life and the beauty of the world around us. The opening lines “Look around at the day, I’m alive on being around” suggest a sense of wonder at the simple fact of being alive and present in the world. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes this feeling, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves and the listener to take notice of the beauty of the day.
The next lines describe a scene by the beach, where “the waves come smiling with curls all flying”. This image is a metaphor for the joy and vibrancy of life, as if the waves themselves are grinning and dancing with excitement. The line “We spend a lot of time inside the world of delightful rain” suggests that the singer is someone who appreciates the natural world and all its variety, finding wonder even in something as ordinary as rain.
The final lines of the chorus bring back the image of the wind, which “blows its song around the bay” and “knows my name”. This repetition emphasizes the singer’s connection to the natural world, as if they feel intimately connected with the wind and the waves. Overall, the song seems to be an expression of gratitude and joy for the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around at the day
Observe the beauty of the world
Look around at the day
Take in your surroundings and appreciate life
I'm alive on being around
I feel alive simply by existing in this world
Where the waves come smiling
The ocean is a friendly and welcoming force
With curls all flying
Waves crash and stir up excitement in the water
We spend a lot of time inside the world of Delightful rain
We often embrace tranquility and peaceful moments
Oh, the whirling wind
The wind carries a powerful energy
Blows its song around the bay
The wind creates a symphony of sound
Oh, the whirling wind
The wind holds a strong presence
Knows my name
Even nature recognizes my existence in the world
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Inês Fareleiro
Look around at the day
I'm alive on being around
Where the waves come smiling
With curls all flying
Yeah we spend a lot of time
Inside the world of delightful rain
And the whirling wind blows it's song
Around the bay
And the whirling wind knows my name
YourFriendCarmen
This cover is absolutely incredibly. Andrew is so, so talented.
Kiara
Andrew voice is so incredibly delicate and full of harmony and hope here …
zina
who else is having a “rediscovering that andrew vanwyngarden is actually an extremely, incredibly talented musician” kind of day today?
zina
like genuinely the idea that he can be so unbelievably good at music is beyond me
Sophia San Filippo
Me!!!
Thomas Elliott
not me. This is a disgrace
Inês Fareleiro
Look around at the day
I'm alive on being around
Where the waves come smiling
With curls all flying
Yeah we spend a lot of time
Inside the world of delightful rain
And the whirling wind blows it's song
Around the bay
And the whirling wind knows my name
Paulina Kovalenko
This is so undescribably perfect.
Luíza Cintra
É de chorar de tão lindo 😭😭😭 me arrepio todaaa
asdkotable
This is so refreshing and relaxing, I love it.