Come Alive
Angeldust Lyrics


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-{"Clive Barker intro":}-
-("Wake up, wake up", she said)-
-(As darkness descends on his dim life)-
-("Wake up" - "I'm alive and alone")-
-("A lost soul in a world of illusion")-
-(If we are not one - "Wake up, wake up...")-
-(Burn... "Wake up, wake up...")-
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As a story of my life zooms out from my mind
I've come to realize that,
We're just but a million kinds
A piece of dust - Lost souls in the wind
Do our lifetimes end before they begin?

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm so happy - I'm so gay
All is well that ends well...

[Chorus]
"Come alive", She said to me
"I'm alive", you wanna be
"Come alive", She said to me
...I'm alive alone ...I'm alive alone

Wake up, wake up... (Burn)
Wake up, wake up... Burn, mother, burn, burn

A toe tag ends the tale of a life insignificant
Or so they say in the news today
Smiling faces, live for the moment
But before you know it,
They'll be reading off the tag on your toe

[Chorus] ...I'm alive alone ...I'm alive alone

Wake up, wake up - Wake up and live
Wake up & breathe, & burn, mother, burn, burn
...(repeat)

[Pre-Chorus] / [Chorus]...




...I'm alive alone, (To me) (x3)
...I'm alive alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Come Alive" by Angeldust introduces us to a man who is living a dull and meaningless existence- his life is enveloped in darkness. The woman in the song encourages him to wake up and come alive. The lyrics follow a theme of lost souls wondering if their lifetimes end before they begin, a reflection of the mundanity of life when we fail to seize the opportunities that come our way. The song suggests that we are all just a million kinds, a piece of dust that can easily be forgotten when we do not make conscious efforts to come alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "Come alive" and "I'm alive alone" as if to reiterate the importance of finding a renewed sense of purpose in life.


The song discusses the futility of living for the moment, as indicated by the lyric "Smiling faces, live for the moment, but before you know it, they'll be reading off the tag on your toe." This refers to the idea that life is fleeting and that we should make the most of it while we can. Finally, the song ends with the mantra "Wake up and live, and burn mother burn," essentially urging us as listeners to wake up and grasp the fleeting moments in life before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

As a story of my life zooms out from my mind
As I reflect on my life, I've realized that we're only individual pieces that make up the bigger picture of the world.


I've come to realize that, We're just but a million kinds
We're all unique, but we're also just one small part of the human race.


A piece of dust - Lost souls in the wind
In the grand scheme of things, we're all just tiny specks in the universe, who are trying to find our way.


Do our lifetimes end before they begin?
Are our lives predetermined or do we have control over the direction they take?


I'm so happy - I'm so gay, All is well that ends well...
Everything seems okay for now, and as long as it ends well, that's what matters.


"Come alive", She said to me, "I'm alive", you wanna be
Someone is encouraging the singer to wake up and start living a fulfilling life.


Wake up, wake up... (Burn), Wake up, wake up... Burn, mother, burn, burn
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of waking up and living, despite the possible pain or sacrifice that may occur.


A toe tag ends the tale of a life insignificant
A life can end suddenly, and without purpose or meaning.


Smiling faces, live for the moment
People seem happy and content with living in the present moment.


But before you know it, They'll be reading off the tag on your toe
Life can end at any moment, despite one's current happiness or sense of security.


Wake up, wake up - Wake up and live, Wake up & breathe, & burn, mother, burn, burn
The repetition of this line serves as a reminder to live life to the fullest, even if it means experiencing pain and struggle.


...I'm alive alone, (To me) (x3)
The artist is alive and present, but still feels lonely or disconnected from those around them.




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@TheGamingChapel

Love this and SUCKS that I cannot find the copy I had bought from Apitrag Records way back in the day. Both signed by Criss and Klay Scott aka Klayton aka Scott Albert aka Celldweller aka Circle of Dust aka etc. Anyways, thanks for the up!!!!

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