Exilia was formed in 1998 in Milan, Italy, when Masha met guitarist Elio Alien.
They have played at concerts with Guano Apes, H-Blockx, Clawfinger, HIM, Therapy?, In Extremo, Rammstein, and Ill Niño.
Their debut album, "Rightside UP", was released in 2000. Their following album, "Unleashed", debuted in May 2004, and made it into the Top 40 in German charts. In April 2005, band member Andrea Ge left the band and Ale took his place as drummer.
In summer 2006 they released their newest album "Nobody Excluded".
During their festival tour, Masha had an accident while the band was playing Milan. The stage was not safe and she was falling down and broke her leg twice. Following this incident the band canceled all shows and played them later in 2007.
At the beginning of 2007 they found a new bassist, Mata, because Random could not play the next gigs (Nobody Excluded Tour) with Exilia. Mata and Exilia have known each other since 2001. They played some shows in Italy together.
The last single released in October 2006 was "Your Rain".
Official site: www.exiliaweb.com
Fully Alive
Exilia Lyrics
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Mother, I’m poor but I’m wise
When I thought I was
Going to die once more
While bleeding
Father, I found my reason to fly
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
Life’s in me
Mother, I fight and I’m proud
Father, I stand out from the crowd
When it was so cold
And there was nothing more
While changing
Mother, I found my reason to soar
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
Rising, I find the light [I find the light]
Rising, my real light [my real light]
Rising, I find the light
Shaping my life
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
I’m fully alive, alive
Rising, I find the light,
My real light
Rising, I find the light,
My real light
Fully alive
Fully alive
I’m fully alive
The song "Fully Alive" by Exilia is a powerful anthem about overcoming adversity and finding one's purpose. The first verse speaks of the singer's struggles and how they have fallen, but managed to rise again with the help of their father. The second verse mentions fighting and standing out from the crowd with the support of their mother. The repetition of "I'm fully alive" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's realization that they have found their reason to fly and soar, and that life is in them.
The chorus is particularly memorable, as it consists mainly of the repeated phrase "I'm fully alive," with the addition of the word "alive" at the end. This repetition serves to emphasize the importance of the feeling of being fully alive and present, as well as the hard work and dedication it may take to reach that point. The song ends on a note of triumph, with the singer finding their true light and being fully alive.
In terms of music history, "Fully Alive" was released in 2006 as a single from Exilia's album "Nobody Excluded," which was their third studio album. The band combines elements of hard rock, metal, and alternative music in their sound, and have been active since their formation in Milan, Italy, in 1998. They have released seven studio albums overall and have toured extensively in Europe, opening for bands such as Guns N' Roses and Papa Roach.
Line by Line Meaning
Father, I fall but I rise
Even when I'm knocked down, I find the strength to get back up.
Mother, I’m poor but I’m wise
Even though I may not have much money or material possessions, I value my intelligence, experience, and knowledge.
When I thought I was
Going to die once more
While bleeding
In moments of crisis, when I feared for my life, I still persevered despite being hurt and wounded.
Father, I found my reason to fly
My father is someone who encourages me and gives me the motivation to succeed and achieve great things in life.
I’m fully alive, alive
I feel truly alive, vibrant, and energized.
Life’s in me
I have a passion for living and a zest for life that keeps me going through any obstacles or challenges.
Mother, I fight and I’m proud
My mother raised me to be a strong and resilient person, who isn't afraid to stand up for myself and speak my mind.
Father, I stand out from the crowd
My father instilled in me the value of being unique and standing out from the crowd, by being different and embracing my individuality.
When it was so cold
And there was nothing more
While changing
During difficult times, when things seemed bleak and hopeless, I still managed to adapt, grow and improve myself despite the hardships.
Mother, I found my reason to soar
My mother inspired me to reach new heights and achieve my loftiest goals.
Rising, I find the light [I find the light]
Rising, my real light [my real light]
Rising, I find the light
Shaping my life
As I rise above my limitations and obstacles, I discover the true light within me that guides me and shapes my life in a positive direction.
Fully alive
I feel fully alive, vibrant, and energized.
I’m fully alive
I am a dynamic and alive person who embraces life and all its challenges, never giving up or losing hope.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.