I'm Alive
Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
The song "I'm Alive" from Xanadu is a celebration of life and the feeling of being alive. The lyrics express the singer's joy and wonder at the fact of their existence, with phrases like "the world shines for me today" and "the sun rises up so high" evoking a strong sense of awe and wonder. The singer seems to have been lost in some sort of haze or dreamlike state prior to this moment, as if they have been awakened from a long slumber. They are filled with a sense of gratitude and amazement at being alive, as if they have been given a second chance at life.
There is a strong sense of triumph and victory in the song, as if the singer has overcome some obstacle or hardship to arrive at this moment. The lines "lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)" suggest that the singer has been somehow cut off from the world around them, either physically or emotionally. But now, with the sudden dawn of a new day, they have emerged from their isolation and are feeling fully alive and present in the world. The repetition of the phrase "I'm alive" throughout the song serves to reinforce this sense of exultation and triumph, as if the singer is shouting it to the heavens in a burst of joyful energy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm experiencing life in a new way today, and everything around me seems brighter because of it.
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
I feel like I have awoken from a long slumber, and am now truly present in the world.
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
I have been stuck in a state of numbness and monotony for so long that I never believed I could feel so alive.
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive
I can hardly believe that this new, vibrant version of myself is real, but it is.
I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
As I begin this new day of being truly alive, I watch the sunrise in awe.
I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
The world feels full of possibility and potential, and my spirits are lifted by the sight of the sun climbing higher in the sky.
Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
I was so consumed by my own struggles and insecurities that I felt completely disconnected from the outside world, but today I am finding my voice again.
But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
There are no words to describe the depth of my joy and gratitude for this new lease on life.
Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
My awakening to this new life has been sudden and powerful, like a sunrise breaking through the darkness.
How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
Even as I revel in the sensations of being alive, part of me still struggles to believe that it is truly happening, but I know it is.
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
These words have become my mantra, a reminder to myself of how precious and miraculous life truly is.
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Jean C
The older I get, the louder I want to celebrate this song!
Mark J
Movies like Xanadu don't get made anymore. You can't capture lightning in a bottle again like this, with the talent of Gene Kelly, ONJ and ELO all together. The script and production woes couldn't hold them back. The music especially is instant time machine back to being a little boy in the early 80's and hearing it for the first time. Have to believe this is magic...
Tommy Tucker
Me too, was 10 in 1980. Very different time...
butterfly 75
I was 5 and I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT!!!
You don't know me
This movie makes me want to make something beautiful that brings joy and fun into the world. I want to open a kick ass health spa and a farm that produces health food. This movie also makes me want to learn to really dance. Guys like me WERE meant to dream!
Oceana
It got bad reviews and I dont know why. It was magical.
HarkWhoGoesThere
So true Mark! Definitely "Magic." 😉
Adam Piekarczyk
Fantastic
William Kolstad
One of the musical films that actually played all the songs on the soundtrack.
Ninjabear Press
Except for Fool Country and Drum Dreams.