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Still Alive
Godkiller Lyrics
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I'm still in the land of the living
Still alive
But for how long?
Ice-cold
Half-dead
I'm alive
Anguish Perish End it all I'm alive
Anguish Perish End it all Dead
How many dead?
How many alive?
I'm still in the land of the living
Still alive
But for how long?
Ice-cold
Half-dead
Sick at heart
I'm alive
Anguish Perish End it all I'm alive
Anguish Perish End it all Dead
Dead
These lyrics from Godkiller'ssong “Still Alive” depict a sense of struggle, confusion, and conflict between life and death. The opening question, "For how long shall life be considered as a gift of God?" sets the tone of the entire song. The singer is questioning the meaning of life, and whether it should still be considered a gift from God. Moving forward, the singer goes on to show that they are still alive, but unsure for how long. The lyrics "ice-cold" and "half-dead" represent the feeling of being numb and barely hanging on.
The repeated phrases "Anguish Perish End it all I'm alive" and "Anguish Perish End it all Dead" portray a sense of hopelessness and the internal struggle the singer is experiencing. The last repetition of "Dead" seems like the singer is at a breaking point, possibly giving up and succumbing to the darkness overcoming them. This song also appears to be about dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still in the land of the living
Despite the harshness of life, I continue to exist and endure
Still alive
My heart is still beating and I have not yet succumbed to death
But for how long?
The fragility of life raises the question of how much longer I will remain alive
Ice-cold
My body is numb and devoid of warmth
Half-dead
While I am not completely lifeless, I am not fully alive either
Sick at heart
My soul is diseased and tormented, perhaps from the harsh reality of life
I'm alive
Despite the pain and suffering, I still cling to the gift of life
Anguish Perish End it all I'm alive
The thought of ending the pain through death is tempting, but for the time being, I must continue to endure
Anguish Perish End it all Dead
Giving in to the pain and ending my life will bring an end to my suffering, but it will also result in my death
How many dead?
I contemplate the frequency and inevitability of death in this mortal world
How many alive?
I wonder how many others are still clinging to the gift of life like I am
Dead
The ultimate conclusion of life, and something we must all eventually face
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrHaufniensis
When I read descritions of this band I was bracing myself for a clusterfuck. I am pleasantly suprised by this. Gotta love innovation and reincorporation of metal genres that doesn't suck. It is easy for me to stick close to the traditional sounds of the 80s and early 90s. Glad to see that metal can still evolve and change and still be badass. This is how you do it kids (I'm looking at you nu metal and metalcore!). One thing I don't like: loss of band in favor of a single person doing all.
ggggggalen
what no comments fucken great vid the only one o its kind on shitty youtube fucken thanx for song and lyrics
Irene Fornari
You are welcome!! Irene