Alive
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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I was blinded by the light
Jump up and pull on my jeans
It feels good, they're a little tight
Step out in a crazy world
But then the sun resets your mind
Feel the weight of it all just drift
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
Like the way that you drive your car
I like the way that you turn the wheel
Can't stop thinking about you baby
You don't know we are the real deal
Here we are on a perfect night
The sky is clear and the moon is full
Looking out at the universe
I thank the stars and the heavens for you
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight and I
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight and I
Ooh we're all alone
Ooh we're all alone
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight
I wanna get you tonight and I
Feeling alive again
Alive again
Feeling alive again
Alive again
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
I'm feeling alive again
Alive again
The opening verse of "Alive" by Goldfrapp describes the singer waking up to the light of the rising sun and feeling alive in the present moment. The singer mentions feeling good in their tight jeans and stepping out into a crazy world, but then the sun "resets" their mind and they find themselves drifting off into another time, free from the weight of their cares. The recurring refrain of "hello hello" echoes a sense of connection and excitement about being alive in the moment.
The second verse adds a romantic element to the song, as the singer sings about being enamored with someone's driving and feeling like they're the real deal. The rest of the verse exalts the beauty of the night sky and how it deepens the singer's appreciation for the person they're singing about. The last stanza expresses a desire to be alone with this person and underscores the theme of the song that being alive is about being present in the moment and fully experiencing life while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up with the rising sun
I woke up early in the morning when the sun was rising
I was blinded by the light
The light from the sun was too bright and made it hard to see
Jump up and pull on my jeans It feels good, they're a little tight
I put on my jeans and they fit snugly, which feels good
Step out in a crazy world But then the sun resets your mind
The world can be chaotic, but seeing the sunrise can help calm the mind
Feel the weight of it all just drift Off on a cloud to another time
Feeling overwhelmed, but can escape to a different time mentally
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
Expressing excitement or greeting
I'm feeling alive again Alive again
I'm experiencing a renewed sense of energy and vitality
Like the way that you drive your car I like the way that you turn the wheel
There's something intriguing about the way you handle your vehicle
Can't stop thinking about you baby You don't know we are the real deal
I can't stop thinking about you and I believe we have something special together
Here we are on a perfect night The sky is clear and the moon is full Looking out at the universe I thank the stars and the heavens for you
We are together on a beautiful night and I am grateful for your presence in my life
Ooh ooh ooh hello hello!
Expressing excitement or greeting
I wanna get you tonight I wanna get you tonight I wanna get you tonight and I
Expressing desire to be intimate with someone
Ooh we're all alone
We are in a private setting
Feeling alive again Alive again
I'm experiencing a renewed sense of energy and vitality
I'm feeling alive again Alive again
I'm experiencing a renewed sense of energy and vitality
I'm feeling alive again Alive again
I'm experiencing a renewed sense of energy and vitality
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILL GREGORY
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John Biebel
I love how she makes the girls 'come to life' with her hand-laser things. It's hysterical!
Robert T
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Bioluminescent Banana Slug
I'm returning to Goldfrapp after a LONG break and discovering what I've missed. I wasn't sure about this but I stayed for the metal corpse-paint dudes, and I'm SO GLAD I did.
Back in the aughts I was very into Goldfrapp (and was lucky to see them live, in Portland, at the most stripped down show I've ever seen).
When Seventh Tree came out I kinda lost interest... I just wasn't ready for it. The past week I've been listening to the stuff I loved before and everything I've missed since. It's been amazing (and Seventh Tree is fucking fantastic).
BUBBLEGUM GUN
i just started listing her music, and i'm a huge fan of the 80's, so she's got me, love her already,
Ricardo Alvarez
Love this album.
bossgoji
I love how Goldfrapp is exactly as weird as Lady Gaga PRETENDS to be. ALL HAIL THE TRUE QUEEN OF FABULOUS.
Maggsandcats
ay Gaga is not a poser. She is fabulous as well
Rik77
So this is now 10 years old. I feel like at the time this look and sound didn't quite strike a chord with the public. But it would be perfect right now. This was a bit ahead of the curve.
Beth Mills
I've read that Alison and Will weren't in love with this album and wish they had sold it to another band. I totally disagree. It's one of my favourite and I'm glad they made it. <3
charlie z
agreed 100%! i hope they will reappreciate it at some point, it is a fantastic 80's pop album with a few of those unique Goldfrapp quirks here and there (Voicething, Hunt, but even ending of I Wanna Life). one of my fave albums by them (tho I think pretty much each of their album is well done)