Their debut album, Walking on a Dream, was released on 4 October 2008, and has been certified platinum in Australia. The album included the duo's similarly-titled first single Walking on a Dream and their second single We Are the People. The video for Walking On A Dream was shot in Shanghai and We Are the People was shot in Mexico. The song Standing on the Shore was used in the credits for Entourage season 6 and followed as the album's 3rd single. The Band recently made their live debut at the Australian Touring music festival 'Hemmersturm', in conjunction with this debut the band released a re-edited version of the song Without You and it was released as the 4th single of the album.
Luke Steele continues to tour around the world with members of live Disco band The Swiss while fans await the return of Nick Littlemore for a second album. In the works are two projects for Luke: a punk rock project called "Icon Python" and another album with The Sleepy Jackson.
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Alive
Empire of the Sun Lyrics
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World slows down as it goes
Goodbye to last night
Lost my eyesight
Can't you help me see (they won't get right)
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive, alive, alive
Waking in the snow
Tracing steps with you
Swimming through the snow
Wrapped in blow we go
Can't you help me see (they won't get right)
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive, alive, alive
Can you describe to me
All the world that you see?
Oh I need it so much, I'm just waiting on
Freedom is within you
Giving makes us feel good
Hello to more people
Say hello to the future
Freedom is within you
Giving makes us feel good
Hello to more people
Say hello to the future
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive, alive, alive
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive, alive, alive
The song "Alive" by Empire of the Sun is an upbeat and energetic track about feeling alive and free with a loved one. The opening lines of the song convey a sense of time standing still and the world slowing down. The lyrics then mention losing one's eyesight and asking for help to see. The chorus repeats the phrase "loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive" to emphasize the importance of the loved one in the singer's life, suggesting that without this person, life would not feel as exhilarating.
The middle section of the song brings up imagery of winter and swimming through the snow. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed holds the key to freedom and that giving to others is the path to that feeling of liberation. The chorus is then repeated, bringing the theme of feeling alive and free with a loved one full circle.
The song's themes and lyrics can be interpreted in many ways, but the predominant feeling is one of joy, happiness, and being alive in the moment. The repetition of the words "alive" and "loving every minute" creates a sense of euphoria that is hard to ignore, making the listener want to dance and feel alive themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Days go by my window
The days feel like they pass by slowly as I spend time looking out the window.
World slows down as it goes
The world seems to move at a slower pace as time goes by.
Goodbye to last night
I am saying goodbye to the past and moving on to a new day.
Lost my eyesight
I feel lost and unsure of what direction to take in my life.
Can't you help me see
I am asking for help and support to find my purpose and direction in life.
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
I am enjoying every moment of being with someone who makes me feel alive and happy.
Waking in the snow
I have woken up in the cold snow.
Tracing steps with you
I am following someone who is guiding and leading me towards my goals.
Swimming through the snow
I am pushing myself to overcome obstacles to reach my destination.
Wrapped in velvet
I feel comfortable and safe in the company of this person.
Can't you help me see (they won't get right)
I still need help finding my way, but the people around me are not willing to help.
Can you feel it's call through me
I am feeling a sense of purpose and direction that is calling out to me.
I'm the one that you seek
I am the one who can provide the support and guidance that someone is looking for.
All you need is so much, I'm just waiting on
I have everything someone needs to find their way, I am just waiting for them to ask for my help.
Freedom is within you
The power to make choices and live without constraint is already within someone.
Giving makes us feel good
The act of giving to others can bring us joy and happiness.
Hello to our people
We are saying hello to the people who share our beliefs and values.
Say hello to the future
We are looking forward to a bright future and all of the possibilities it holds.
Loving every minute 'cause you make me feel so alive, alive
I am enjoying every moment spent with the person who makes me feel alive and whole.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN THOMAS SLOAN, STEVE BACH, NICK LITTLEMORE, PETER MAYES, LUKE JAMES STEELE, ANTON ZASLAVSKI
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Brittany Gidley
I absolutely love this song, I love their music, their music videos. They’re music literally makes you feel like you’re in a different world. They’re so underrated and they’re so different.
They get you crying in their slower songs.
Jazzlyn Bravo
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KillingLonliness88
Also, no way it was filmed in the USA. They're an Australian band and that scenery is definitely more apt to be found "down under".
Philosophical Blueberry
This had 666 views, so I'm here to save us all from the devil. you're welcome.
Rob Simmons
Now thats scary! Thanks for correcting that! No Devils welcome here!
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Rob Simmons
Just published the video
Rob Simmons
I will react to that
KillingLonliness88
Oi, why'd you turn it down? It was at the perfect volume to listen to the song and to you.... Ugh.