Still Alive
Even If It Kills Me Lyrics
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Death is the only way
That you can escape
You can't be free of this misery
I now understand that
Life is the only game
That you can't escape
Last night I awoke from a dream
I swear I could feel you with me
Begged you to stay but you faded away
Without you, darling, my heart will decay
When the days go by
Your memories of me fade
My soul does not rest
Where my body lays
But you can take your hand
And place it to your heart
To feel alive
When things just get too dark
So lift your head up high
And look into the light
And understand
That you are still alive
Don't save your words 'til
The day that you die
Regrets will haunt you 'til
The end of your life
Don't save your words 'til
The day that you die
Regrets will haunt you 'til
The end of your life
You'll rest in peace
But you can take your hand
And place it to your heart
To feel alive
When things just get too dark
So lift your head up high
And look into the light
And understand
That you are still alive
Take your hand
And place it to your heart
To feel alive
When things just get too dark
So lift your head up high
And look into the light
And understand
That you are still alive
The song "Still Alive" by Even If It Kills Me is a poignant meditation on life and death, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of mortality. The lyrics speak to the idea that death is often seen as a release or escape from the hardships of life, but in reality, it is simply a transition to another state of existence. The singer of the song seems to understand this, as evidenced by the lines "I now understand that life is the only game that you can't escape, you will never be free". Despite the inevitability of death, however, the song emphasizes the importance of cherishing the time we have and making the most of our lives.
The theme of love and loss is also prominent in the song. The singer is haunted by the memory of a loved one who has passed away, and is struggling to come to terms with their absence. The lines "Last night I awoke from a dream, I swear I could feel you with me, begged you to stay but you faded away, without you, darling, my heart will decay" capture the sense of longing and despair that the singer is feeling. The song suggests that even though our loved ones may be gone, we can still keep them close by holding onto their memory and finding solace in the fact that they are still with us in some form.
Overall, "Still Alive" is a song about acceptance, resilience, and finding hope in the face of adversity. It tells us that even though life can be difficult and painful at times, we can still find joy and meaning in it if we hold onto the people and things that matter most to us.
Line by Line Meaning
I will come alive but
I understand that I will never truly be alive until I embrace death.
Death is the only way
Death is the only escape from the misery of life.
That you can escape
There is no escape from the suffering of life.
You can't be free of this misery
You cannot be truly free of the pain and hardship of life.
I now understand that
I have gained a new perspective on life.
Life is the only game
Life is a test that cannot be avoided or cheated.
That you can't escape
There is no escape from the game of life.
You will never be free
You will never be truly free while you are alive.
Last night I awoke from a dream
I had a powerful dream that shook me to my core.
I swear I could feel you with me
I felt a strong presence, as if someone was beside me.
Begged you to stay but you faded away
I pleaded for the presence to remain, but it disappeared.
Without you, darling, my heart will decay
Without this presence, my soul will wither and my heart will feel empty.
When the days go by
As time passes,
Your memories of me fade
My presence will become less vivid in your mind.
My soul does not rest
Even in death, my spirit will not find peace.
Where my body lays
Where my physical body is laid to rest.
But you can take your hand
There is a way to feel alive.
And place it to your heart
By connecting with your own heart and emotions.
To feel alive
To experience true vitality and energy.
When things just get too dark
In times of struggle and despair.
So lift your head up high
Rise above the darkness and face the light.
And look into the light
Find hope and inspiration in the brightness around you.
And understand
Realize and accept.
That you are still alive
That you have the potential for life and growth.
Don't save your words 'til
Do not withhold your thoughts or feelings until a later time.
The day that you die
Your last day on Earth.
Regrets will haunt you 'til
If you don't speak your truth, you will regret it forever.
The end of your life
Until the very end of your existence.
You'll rest in peace
You will find peace only in death.
Take your hand
Physically connect with your body.
And place it to your heart
Connect with the emotions and vitality within yourself.
To feel alive
To experience true vitality and energy.
When things just get too dark
In times of struggle and despair.
So lift your head up high
Rise above the darkness and face the light.
And look into the light
Find hope and inspiration in the brightness around you.
And understand
Realize and accept.
That you are still alive
That you have the potential for life and growth.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Immanuel Sia
love everything about this group, hope you guys get all the support you guys need to make more beautiful tracks, keep up the good work and you'll get there someday!
Level Grinders Guide to Life
Good lord! Addison and that Piano were wonderful. I really like that style of music. If you close your eyes it's like being in a fight scene in a movie... and that part was the slow motion part where the fallen hero gets back to their feet. Absolutely beautiful... And then Josh comes in with that screaming and it's like a beat down just started. I didn't even know you could have that wide of a vocal range while doing that, man! Lyrics were gold, you two are stars, I just poured a shot to toast to your success!
Even If It Kills Me
+Auron Pen Best. Comment. Ever.
Level Grinders Guide to Life
EvenIfItKillsMe Thank you.
Joshua Elkins
+EvenIfItKillsMe well you guys deserve it, you're amazing
Joshua Elkins
+EvenIfItKillsMe I love your music already and honestly all of you are amazing and hot af (I'm pansexual af)
Рин
I'm reviewing this video for the hundredth time. I love this band. Addison Van Buer is simply fantastic.
TriggerFinger911
So glad you guys followed me on YouNow. Your music is KICK ASS!!
Megan Dobson
she has a beautiful voice
Unspoken Nightmares
Very impressive. You guys will go far ✨👌🏼