Cavetown has become increasingly popular on YouTube from a combination of both these original songs and covers that he has produced and uploaded. This has allowed him to perform gigs in the UK both locally and nationally, and also in other parts of the world such as California, USA.
We're Alive
Cavetown Lyrics
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Everyone except me I'm stayin′ the same as if I was nothing
I dont sing my songs I bleed them
I don't write unless I mean them
Without cold the snow's just rain
Without my voice it′s all the same
It′s okay we're just scared
It′s okay we're just scared
It′s okay we're just scared
I don't really need to sleep much longer
But the longer I sleep, the slower my heart beats
There′s fire on my floor telling me to sleep some more
Cry a little louder if you know what this means
It′s okay we're just scared (it′s okay we're just scared)
It′s okay we're just scared (it′s okay we're just scared)
It's okay we′re just scared (it′s okay we're just scared)
It′s okay we're just scared (it′s okay-ay)
I forgot about the note I left on my back door (on my back door)
But it's alright
I′ll stay here inside with my friends who aren't here anymore
Actually you know what
The way things are isn't good enough
Actually you know what
The way things are isn′t good enough
Actually you know what
The way things are isn′t good enough
Actually you know what
The way things are isn't good enough
Actually you know what
The way things are isn′t good enough
We're alive and we′re here
Listen please cause we're scared
We′re alive and we're here
We will scream 'til you hear
We′re alive and we′re here
Listen please cause we're scared
We′re alive and we're here
We will scream ′til you hear
Cavetown's song "We're Alive" is a captivating and heartfelt tune about fear, uncertainty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The lyrics reveal the singer's thoughts on change and the fear of being left behind. He states that everyone and everything around him is constantly evolving except him. He feels like nothing more than a constant presence in a world that is always changing. The lines "I don't sing my songs, I bleed them; I don't write unless I mean them" reflect the songwriter's deeply personal connection to his music. He pours his heart and soul into his art and is dedicated to creating something meaningful.
The second stanza of the song is a powerful statement about the struggle with sleep and the importance of staying awake. The singer is aware that the longer he sleeps, the slower his heart beats, and the closer he is to death. The line "Cry a little louder if you know what this means" is a cry for help. The singer needs someone to help him stay awake and stay alive.
The final stanza of the song is a declaration that things need to change. The singer acknowledges that the way things are isn't good enough and that they need to scream until someone listens. The repeated line "we're alive and we're here; listen, please, cause we're scared" is a call for attention and a plea for help.
Overall, "We're Alive" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of fear, change, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone and everything around me's always changing
Everything and everyone around me is constantly evolving and altering.
Everyone except me I'm staying the same as if I was nothing
While everything else changes, I remain unchanging as if I am insignificant.
I don't sing my songs I bleed them
My songs are not sung, but rather they are expressions of my bleeding soul.
I don't write unless I mean them
I only write when I am truly invested and passionate about what I am writing.
Without cold the snow's just rain
The cold is what transforms snow into something unique and remarkable, without it, it's just ordinary rain.
Without my voice it's all the same
My voice adds value and significance to what I create, without it, it's just mediocre and unremarkable.
It's okay, we're just scared
We are allowed to feel scared and it's okay to express that fear.
It's okay, we're just scared (hey)
Expressing fear out loud is acceptable and even necessary.
I don't really need to sleep much longer
I don't require much sleep time to function properly.
But the longer I sleep, the slower my heart beats
The longer I sleep, the slower my heart rate becomes.
There's fire on my floor telling me to sleep some more
Despite the fire on the floor, I am still tempted to sleep even longer.
Cry a little louder if you know what this means
If you can relate to my struggles, express yourself louder and more passionately.
I forgot about the note I left on my back door (on my back door)
I left a note on the back door that I completely forgot about.
But it's alright
Everything is okay despite my forgetfulness.
I'll stay here inside with my friends who aren't here anymore
Although my friends are gone, I choose to remain and remember them fondly.
Actually you know what, the way things are isn't good enough
I have come to realize that the current state of things is unsatisfactory.
We're alive and we're here
We are alive in the present moment and we matter.
Listen please cause we're scared
Even though we are scared, our voices and experiences matter and should be heard.
We will scream 'til you hear
We will continue to express ourselves loudly until our voices are finally heard and our struggles acknowledged.
Writer(s): Robin Skinner
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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