I'm Alive
Franti Michael & Spearhead Lyrics
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All I wanna do is be with you
They all tell me that there's something strange
I don't wanna met nobody new
All I wanna do is be with you
Life sounds like
I'm alive (x6)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
How come every day something jumps in the way
Gets complicated, I feel devastated
But when I'm feeling down, I only wanna be with you
I can't afford the rent or remember checks I sent
To pay off all my taxes and feed the president
But there's one thing I remember, I only wanna be with you
Life sounds like
I'm alive (x6)
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
Life sounds like
I'm alive (x6)
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
(Break it down right here now)
You be Bonnie, I'll be your Clyde
Hop into my car and drive like
Fireworks, we will ignite
Through the San Francisco night
Like John and Yoko
Like Ice-T and Coco
Like Jay-Z, Beyonce
Come be my fiance
Hey soul sister, I'll be your mister
Don't wanna be no one-night stand
How many ways can I say to help you understand
That I only wanna be your man
Life sounds like
Whoa-oh-oh
This is what it sounds like
Whoa-oh-oh
And it sounds like
I'm alive (x6)
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
(Bring it back one more time)
Everybody wants me to be who they want me to be except you
All I wanna do is be with you
Life sounds like
Whoa-oh-oh
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh
Life sounds like, like, like
I'm alive (x6)
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
Life sounds like
I'm alive (x6)
(This is what it sounds like)
Whoa-oh-oh, I'm alive
The lyrics to Franti Michael & Spearhead's song, "I'm Alive", express the desire to be true to oneself and to be with the one person who accepts them for who they are. The singer is surrounded by people who want him to change and fit into their mold, but he only wants to be with the person who accepts him for who he is. The song speaks to the pressure of conformity and the desire for freedom to be oneself.
The chorus of the song, "Life sounds like, I'm alive" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of affirmation and celebration of life. The singer acknowledges the challenges he faces, but ultimately declares that he is alive and is grateful for the experience of being alive.
The song also includes a reference to famous couples like Bonnie and Clyde, John and Yoko, and Jay-Z and Beyonce, as a way of expressing the desire for a deep connection and strong partnership. The lyrics of "I'm Alive" celebrate individuality, love, and the experience of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants me to be who they want me to be except you
Everyone has their own expectations and wants from me, except for you, who accepts me for who I am
All I wanna do is be with you
The only thing I desire is to be with you
They all tell me that there’s something strange
People keep telling me that there is something odd about me
I don’t wanna met nobody new
I don't want to meet new people
Life sounds like
Life feels like
I'm alive (x6)
I am alive and living my life
(This is what it sounds like)
This is what it feels like
Whoa-oh-oh, I’m alive
I am alive and feeling alive
How come every day something jumps in the way
Why is it that every day something gets in the way?
Gets complicated, I feel devastated
When things get complicated, I feel upset
But when I’m feeling down, I only wanna be with you
When I am feeling down, I only want to be with you
I can’t afford the rent or remember checks I sent
I can't afford to pay the rent or even remember the checks that I sent
To pay off all my taxes and feed the president
To pay off my taxes and support the government
But there’s one thing I remember, I only wanna be with you
Despite my financial problems, the only thing I am sure of is that I want to be with you
You be Bonnie, I’ll be your Clyde
Let's be like Bonnie and Clyde and cling to each other
Hop into my car and drive like
Get into my car and drive like we have no destination in mind
Fireworks, we will ignite
We will set off fireworks and ignite each other's passions
Through the San Francisco night
We will travel through the night in San Francisco
Like John and Yoko
We will be like the couple John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Like Ice-T and Coco
We will be like the couple Ice-T and Coco
Like Jay-Z, Beyonce
We will be like the couple Jay-Z and Beyonce
Come be my fiance
Come be my fiancee
Hey soul sister, I’ll be your mister
Hey soul sister, I will be your partner
Don’t wanna be no one-night stand
I don't want a short-lived fling
How many ways can I say to help you understand
How can I make you understand how much I care about you and want to be with you?
That I only wanna be your man
All I want is to be with you and be your partner
Life sounds like
Life feels like
Whoa-oh-oh
A vocalization to express happiness and excitement
And it sounds like
And it feels like
Life sounds like, like, like
Life feels like, like, like
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADRIAN SCOTT NEWMAN, MICHAEL J. FRANTI, JASON BOWMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thitchin
Michael.....I'm alive too!
You're on 94.9 the river boise....whistling.....I'm whistling back.
No really...you and you're genius lyrics got me thinking about ptsd...your song...which allowed me to get to my healers....call it the Franti Effect.... can you feel me now?
Thank you....and you crew...post production too... s.v. In the tents....rockin' with you... ;).
Butterfly Franti Effect....B.F.E
♤♡♢♧.....21/1♡.
winner winner chx dnr.....
namaste
@user-ez9tq7ng7v
ロッテファンが1番機嫌が良くなる曲だよね！
@007torii
急いでスマホのライトオンしますよね☺️
@radiantx2559
幕張劇場後の安心感！
@YGrairway
スマホのライトでめちゃ勝った気分になる
谷保さんの元気な「試合終了でございます」が響くよなー
@user-yv5sj7zb6n
今日も聞けたね♪
@DrBluEyz404
I absolutely love this song. I've been battling depression and severe anxiety for the past 20 years, and this song never fails to lift my spirit. Every time I hear it, I cry happy tears. Michael Franti, you have been there and helped me through some of the darkest times of my life, and for that I am thankful!! Much love!!!
@nikkif.409
Keep moving forward and surround yourself with this kind of positive energy.
@artscrafts4685
Michal Hawkins ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@Braktooth
I feel you. This is one of the songs I go to when my spirits need some serious lifting as well. It's so happy. Wish you all the best.
@yoah95
It really does make you want to go outside and dance for no reason. heard this for the first time this morning and just started crying.