On its release, "Stayin' Alive" climbed the charts to hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of February 4, 1978, remaining there for four consecutive weeks. Consequently, it became one of the band's most recognizable tunes, partly because it appeared in the opening credits of Saturday Night Fever. In the United States, it would become the second of six consecutive number-one singles, tying the record with the Beatles for most consecutive number-ones in the United States at the time (a record broken by Whitney Houston who achieved seven consecutive number-ones).
Stayin Alive
Bee Gees Lyrics
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I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
Since I was born
And now it's alright, it's okay
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Oh, when you walk
Well now, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either, I really try
Got the wings of Heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
You know it's alright, it's okay
I'll live to see another day
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive (oh)
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive (oh)
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
Music loud and women warm
I've been kicked around since I was born
And now it's all right, it's okay
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive (hey)
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah (ah, ah, ah)
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah (ah, ah, ah, ay)
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah (oh)
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
The Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" is a disco classic and was released in 1977. The song is about surviving in the city and features a protagonist who is confident, self-assured, and someone who is always on the move. The lyrics make it clear that he is a "woman's man" who does not have time to talk and prefers to use his body language to express himself. He also has a strong connection to music and seems to be in his element when surrounded by women and loud music.
The song's opening line, "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk," is a reference to the character's swagger and the way he carries himself. He is a man with a purpose, moving with confidence and power. The lines, "Got the wings of Heaven on my shoes, I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose," reveal the character's supreme confidence and sense of invincibility.
The song's addictive beat and catchy melody also make it a classic. It's no surprise that it became a massive hit and an instant dance floor filler. The lyrics have taken on a deeper significance over the years and have become a testament to resilience and never giving up, no matter how tough things get.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
My stride exudes confidence and masculinity, indicating that I am successful with women and have little time for idle conversation.
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
I am highly attractive to women and have little interest in engaging in meaningless chatter.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
I find solace in loud music and the company of women to compensate for the hardships I have faced throughout my life.
Since I was born
I have faced these difficulties since birth.
And now it's alright, it's okay
Despite these complications, I have come to terms with my situation.
And you may look the other way
Others may choose to avoid my circumstances and ignore my difficulties.
We can try to understand
Nevertheless, we can attempt to comprehend the challenges I have faced.
The New York Times' effect on man
I see the impact that the media and society at large can have on individuals.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
Regardless of one's gender or familial role,
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
We all continue to struggle and survive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
Amidst the chaos and turmoil, one can feel the tremors of society shifting.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
You can't help but laugh and keep pushing forward in the face of adversity.
Oh, when you walk
My confidence is apparent even in my gait.
Well now, I get low and I get high
I experience both highs and lows in life.
And if I can't get either, I really try
If I cannot attain success or happiness, I make efforts to change my situation.
Got the wings of Heaven on my shoes
I feel like I have the potential to soar and achieve greatness.
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
Despite setbacks, I remain confident and continue to persevere.
You know it's alright, it's okay
No matter the outcome, everything will work out.
I'll live to see another day
I will survive to face another challenge.
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Although it may seem like my efforts are in vain, I am seeking assistance and guidance.
Somebody help me, yeah
I am in need of support and aid from those around me.
I'm stayin' alive
Nevertheless, I am resilient and will continue to survive and thrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
What a fantastic song by the Bee Gee's.
@AbhilashWWE
In 2009, I found the AFI Top 100 Songs of thr 20th Century list and Stayin' Alive was in the top 10. I immediately loved the instruments of the songs and it became an instant favorite.
December 22, 2015
I was struggling to get a job in my MBA course. I had cleared a Group Discussion for a company mere hours ago, along with two other boys. It's night. I'm looking outside the hostel room window, far away at the other mountains (my college was on a hill). A gust of cold breeze is hitting my face.
I suddenly hear something. In one of the ground floor hostel rooms, a junior was playing Stayin' Alive on his laptop. I simply smiled while hearing the words, "Life's going nowhere, somebody help me."
3 weeks later, 2 of the 3 guys passed the company job interview and I was one of them. Incredible memory from a lost time. ❤
@davidb6535
Fun fact: staying alive has 103 beats per minute and therefore is the perfect song to listen to while performing cpr to a person.
It's truly helping people staying alive 😁
@chimps2
Bruh, it's 100 beats per minute
@davidb6535
@@chimps2 This song is 103 bpm which is the recommended frequency to use for cpr. For successful cpr 100-120 bpm is nessecary.
@bottle3124
@@chimps2 it doesn’t have to be exact,
@laylarose1063
OMG I was just thinking about that. I saw it on a TV show (or 2) & they said to do CPR to the beat of this song to do it properly. I was like that's amazing & every time someone perfomers CPR on TV I think of this song. BTW I still need to buy the MP3. SMH
@Eclaire-c8n
I thought it was just me!! I'm a First Aider and use this at CPR training sessions!!👍
@randomdude440
When I learned how to do CPR, I got this song stuck in my head.
@zacharywells9965
sameeee hahaha
@sedxeu
same hahahaha