The band was formed under the name of A-180 by Mark Stuart, Barry Blair, and Will McGinnis. (As of 2005, Stuart and McGinnis were the only remaining original members.) The three men, along with Ron Gibson and Mark's brother, David, became a popular local band—booked by the school nearly every weekend.
The band's big break would come in the form of Bob Herdman. Bob went up to Audio Adrenaline with two songs he had written, "My God" and "DC-10". After "My God" was recorded—under the band name Herdman had created, "Audio Adrenaline"—it was sent to radio stations and scaled the charts quickly. Forefront Records decided to offer a record deal to A-180 but had them change their name to Audio Adrenaline. Bob joined the band, and David left to focus on his family.
in 2007 it was announced that Audio Adrenaline, after over 10 years as a band, had decided to call it quits. The Reason given was that lead vocalist, Mark Stuart, is having "ongoing vocal challenges". Their final album appropriately titled 'Adios' was released 1 August 2006. The band was to play their final show on April 28, 2007 at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii. At least that was the plan. But when their steadfast fans just couldn't let them go there, Audio Adrenaline extended their tour with MercyMe and came back to the mainland, playing their final shows in Spokane Washington and a few other cities on the west coast.
The Kings and Queens Songfacts reports that In 2012 Audio Adrenaline reformed with an altered line-up after a five year hiatus. Original bassist Will McGinniss continues as a member of the re-formed band while co-founder Mark Stuart, although stepping down as lead vocalist due to ill health, is very much a part of band decisions and contributes to the songwriting. Taking over lead vocals is Kevin Max, formerly of DC Talk, while CCM mainstays Dave Ghazarian (Superchick) is on guitar, Jared Byers (Bleach) is the band’s drummer, and singer-songwriter Jason Walker plays keys. "Kings and Queens" is the first single released by the new line-up. They released the album Kings and Queens on march 3rd 2013.
Mark Stuart is also married to the sister of Toby Mckeehan
I'm Alive
Audio Adrenaline Lyrics
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But since I'm from Kentucky that feeling must have been a mistake
The sun is always bright and the skies are always so blue
There must be something bigger that makes me feel like I do
So if you come to the show then I want you to know
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive, my heart's been rearranged and never be the same
Have you ever longed to take a walk on top of a cloud?
If this feeling was a chemical, I don't think it would be allowed
So if you come to the show or hear it on the radio
We'll rock you, we'll rock you and I want you to know
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive, my heart's been rearranged and never be the same
I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive, my heart's been rearranged and never be the same
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive, my heart's been rearranged and never be the same
I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I'm alive
The lyrics of the song "I'm Alive" by Audio Adrenaline describe the feeling of being truly alive and filled with passion. The opening lines provide a comparison between how the artist feels now and how they used to feel in their earlier days in Los Angeles. The contrast is used to emphasize the positive changes that have happened since then. Being from Kentucky, the artist is initially surprised by the constant brightness and blue skies, but understands that there must be something larger than themselves that contributes to this feeling.
The chorus serves as a declaration of the artist's newfound sense of being alive. The moment they let go, they were able to feel passion stirring within their soul. This passion has also resulted in a change in the way their heart is structured which is permanent and not going to revert. The song then uses a metaphor of wanting to take a walk on top of a cloud and the feeling being almost forbidden because it is so strong. However, the artist invites the listeners to experience this feeling with them if they come to see the show or hear the song on the radio.
Overall, "I'm Alive" can be seen as an uplifting reminder to connect with that internal passion that might be buried deep within and to let go of the baggage preventing us from living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wake up feeling like I did way back in L.A., yeah
Occasionally I awaken with a sense of nostalgia for my past life in Los Angeles.
But since I'm from Kentucky that feeling must have been a mistake
Since I was born and raised in Kentucky, feeling like I'm back in L.A. must be some kind of error.
The sun is always bright and the skies are always so blue
The weather in Kentucky is consistently characterized by clear, sunny days and blue skies.
There must be something bigger that makes me feel like I do
This sensation of something greater than myself is what gives me the feeling of nostalgia and longing.
So if you come to the show then I want you to know
If you attend our performance, I have a message for you.
Have you ever longed to take a walk on top of a cloud?
Have you ever yearned for the impossible, the unattainable, such as a stroll on a cloud?
If this feeling was a chemical, I don't think it would be allowed
If this emotion were something chemical or scientific, I'm not sure it would be permitted or acceptable.
We'll rock you, we'll rock you and I want you to know
We will give an outstanding performance to delight and entertain you, and it's important to me that you understand that.
I'm alive, the moment I let go brought passion to my soul
I feel invigorated and reinvigorated upon letting go of all stress and worry.
My heart's been rearranged and never be the same
My emotional state has been profoundly impacted in a positive way, permanently altering my outlook on life.
I'm alive, I'm alive
I am alive, and the sensation is exhilarating and electric.
The moment I let go brought passion to my soul
When I relinquished my worries and stress, my heart and spirit were reinvigorated with newfound passion.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Tyler David Burkum, Benjamin Patrick Cissell, Robert Vaughn Herdman, William Ray McGinnis, Mark Stewart
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