Come Alive
Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come Lyrics


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I'm baptised into joy as I ride on the crest of a wave
I plummet the depths as I smilingly pass through my grave
Wiggling astral chords just to give you a thrill as we go
I'll take you aboard where all soul brothers and sisters know

I journey over all the depths of your soul
On the motorway of love
I'm so glad that you were able to go
With my yin in your yang we fit just like a glove
Oh baby!

The world we create from the womb of our wisdom
The people return to the ways of the Lord
To find he's a joker who's turned off the laughter
To see if we reach him although he can't hear our call

Climb on and give me your hand through the dark
I'll keep holding on 'til
Every day I find I need a little love
Every way I'm looking 'round to give myself a thrill
I look at the trees and all the animals around my face
I feel your touch warm on my body
And I know I've caught you in my place

Well now a man and a woman
They join in the soul
The electrical forces of the body
Make your love grow

You catch hold each other
You start to get warm
Your blood is a-rising, and you
Keep a better lover
When you bring it all around and back again

Never mind if fools say you can't win
I say you can't lose
Just carry on

You'll find your believer




Just when you think that you're lost forever
You have found love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come's song "Come Alive" are deep and full of meaning. The first two lines, "I'm baptised into joy as I ride on the crest of a wave, I plummet the depths as I smilingly pass through my grave" depict a journey through life with its ups and downs. The singer is embracing both the highs and lows of life as they journey on, noting that they are baptized into joy on the crest of the wave while they are still happy in the depths of the grave. The next line, "Wiggling astral chords just to give you a thrill as we go," shows the singer's desire to take the listener on the journey with them, to experience the astral world and everything that it has to offer.


The chorus, "I journey over all the depths of your soul, on the motorway of love," is beautiful and rich with meaning. Here, the singer talks about how they journey over the depths of the listener's soul, showing understanding and empathy. The motorway of love is a metaphor for the way that they connect and relate to each other. "With my yin in your yang we fit just like a glove" is a reference to the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang which is used to describe how opposite and contradictory forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world.


The final verse is all about love and the power that it has to connect two people. The lines "Well now a man and a woman, they join in the soul, the electrical forces of the body make your love grow" depict how physical and spiritual love come together and create a powerful force. The last lines of the song "Just when you think that you're lost forever, you have found love" show that even when things seem hopeless, love can always be found.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm baptised into joy as I ride on the crest of a wave
I am overwhelmed by happiness and positivity as I maneuver through life with confidence and excitement.


I plummet the depths as I smilingly pass through my grave
I am willing to take risks and embrace the negative experiences in life with a positive attitude, as I understand that death is a natural part of the eternal cycle.


Wiggling astral chords just to give you a thrill as we go
I use my spiritual ability to connect with others on a transcendent level to provide inspiration and positive energy to all those around me.


I'll take you aboard where all soul brothers and sisters know
I will lead you to a place of understanding and camaraderie, where like-minded individuals gather to share in each other's experiences and beliefs.


I journey over all the depths of your soul
I explore the full range of your emotions and experiences in order to connect with you on a deep and intimate level.


On the motorway of love
Through my journey of love and compassion, I navigate the twists and turns of relationships with finesse and skill.


I'm so glad that you were able to go
I am grateful and happy that you have joined me on this journey of love and understanding.


With my yin in your yang we fit just like a glove
Our energies complement and balance each other out perfectly, creating a harmonious relationship of mutual benefit and understanding.


The world we create from the womb of our wisdom
Our shared knowledge and experience allows us to build and shape the world around us in a way that is wise, thoughtful, and beneficial to all.


The people return to the ways of the Lord
Through our shared understanding and compassion, we reconnect with the divine and embrace the spiritual aspects of our existence.


To find he's a joker who's turned off the laughter
We discover that the divine has a sense of humor, and that this humor is an important aspect of our spiritual journey.


To see if we reach him although he can't hear our call
We seek to connect with the divine, even if we recognize that this connection may not always be possible in a literal sense.


Climb on and give me your hand through the dark
Join me in taking the steps necessary to navigate the challenges and difficulties of life, and trust that I will always be there to guide and support you along the way.


I'll keep holding on 'til
I will maintain my grip and resolve until we have successfully navigated through the challenges that confront us.


Every day I find I need a little love
I recognize that love and compassion are essential for my well-being and the well-being of those around me.


Every way I'm looking 'round to give myself a thrill
I seek out new experiences and new ways of connecting with others in order to maintain a sense of excitement and adventure in my life.


I look at the trees and all the animals around my face
I take time to appreciate and connect with the natural world around me, recognizing the interconnectedness of all living beings.


I feel your touch warm on my body
I am comforted and reassured by the presence and connection of my partner.


And I know I've caught you in my place
I recognize that my love and compassion have resonated with my partner, who has found a sense of deep connection and understanding with me.


Well now a man and a woman
Two individuals, regardless of their gender, come together in a relationship.


They join in the soul
They form a deep, spiritual bond that transcends the physical aspects of their relationship.


The electrical forces of the body
The physical and emotional energies that exist between two people in a relationship.


Make your love grow
These energies, when nurtured and explored through a healthy relationship, can lead to the growth and development of a deep and lasting love.


You catch hold each other
Physical touch and intimacy play an important role in the development of a healthy and fulfilling relationship.


You start to get warm
Physical touch and intimacy creates feelings of warmth, comfort, and safety between partners.


Your blood is a-rising, and you
The physical and emotional intensity of the situation leads to a greater sense of passion and excitement.


Keep a better lover
Through the development of a deep and healthy relationship, we become better lovers and better individuals overall.


When you bring it all around and back again
Through the cycle of love and relationships, we are constantly growing and learning, and striving to become better individuals and partners.


Never mind if fools say you can't win
Do not be discouraged or dissuaded by the negative opinions of others, as we can always succeed if we maintain a positive attitude and work hard.


I say you can't lose
Through our commitment to love and compassion, we will always come out ahead and be successful.


Just carry on
Through the challenges and difficulties of life and relationships, we must persevere and continue to strive for growth and understanding.


You'll find your believer
Through our journey of love and compassion, we will find people who believe in us and support us, no matter what.


Just when you think that you're lost forever
Even when we hit low points in our lives and relationships, we must remain positive and hopeful, as there is always the possibility of finding love and understanding.


You have found love
Through our journey, we will find love and compassion, which will enrich our lives and provide us with a sense of meaning and fulfillment.




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Comments from YouTube:

manoftheworld1000

This is just great, great, great music - a masterpiece of psychedelic!

dimethaltryptamine1

"I plumet the depths as I smilingly pass through my grave" no one writes the lyrics of this depth now! This takes you exactly where you need to be in the right state of mind there's nothing better at all.

Planetary Citizen

This band were SO good live! I still remember their gigs at the Greyhound in Croydon. Pity there's no good footage from those times.

Josef Hajzler

sooooo tight, how freakn diverse his voice is. Music is so tight and lyrics are bluntly poetic

Fire Water

This was one of the first records to use Ace Tone's Rhythm Ace drum machine. Ace Tone later renamed itself as Roland, who later produced the most popular rhythm machines in the 80s and 90s.

redsun008

definately music wise eons ahead of its time; it's a one off and no f**king way anyone can make psychedelic/rock music like this ever again!; glad i saw them perform by chance long long time ago

Ian White

thanks for digging this up. i can still hear peel's voice introducing "come alive" over the radio. the light was out, but the radio was on. the 70s.

Todd Stevens

Damn, thanks Sim, got this album when it came out, enjoyed the hell out of it, and Loved when the Pop Journey fans bought it thinking it was some long lost Steve Perry epic. They never seemed to clue in it was released in 72

lupuslupus1

this album was and is ahead of time soooo fucking great!

TheSmith1954

Yeah! Arthur asked me for a light in the bar at Wolverhampton Civic hall at the time this album was released is fag had what looked like a stick of charcoal down the middle.nice guy and a great performance by his band that night

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