Alive Tonight
Grace Potter Lyrics
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I saw a man with a sign, it said
People get ready, 'cause it's all over
It's all gonna end tonight, well
I got a feeling we're gonna be alright
But if this is the last time we ever see the daylight
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
You wanna get in on the action, you want
Everyone to listen to you, oh
You're just living in a prediction
And that don't, that don't make it true, no
I got a feeling we're gonna be alright
But if this is the last time we ever see the daylight
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Ooh ooh
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Nobody knows what will come tomorrow
Nobody knows 'til the lights go out
Nobody knows who to fight or follow
There's only one thing I know right now
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Ooh ooh
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
The song "Alive Tonight" by Grace Potter tells a story of a person wandering alone in the desert and coming across a man holding a sign that says the end is near. The song expresses an optimistic view that everyone will be alright despite the man's apocalyptic message. The lyrics indicate that living in a prediction does not make it true, and being alive in the present moment is much more important. The chorus "we are, we are, we are, alive tonight" is a reminder to cherish life and enjoy the moment.
The verses talk about the uncertainty of the future, and the fact that nobody knows what will happen tomorrow. The message of the song is simple - don't dwell on what the future holds, enjoy the present because you never know when it may be your last. The melody has a strong guitar riff, and the vocals shift between a soft croon and a powerful belt that exudes positivity and confidence. The lyrics engage the listener by reminding them of life's great beauty and how it's important to live for today.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark of the desert
Amidst the obscurity of the desert
I saw a man with a sign, it said
I came across a man brandishing a placard that read
People get ready, 'cause it's all over
The end is near, get ready
It's all gonna end tonight, well
The apocalypse is happening now
I got a feeling we're gonna be alright
I have an intuition that we are safe
But if this is the last time we ever see the daylight
If this is truly our final moments of existence
We are, we are, we are
We exist, we live, we breathe
Alive tonight
We are alive and present tonight
You wanna get in on the action, you want
You crave for participation and attention
Everyone to listen to you, oh
Attention from everyone is what you seek
You're just living in a prediction
You base your life on a presumption
And that don't, that don't make it true, no
However it may be wrong
Nobody knows what will come tomorrow
We don't know what could happen in the future
Nobody knows 'til the lights go out
Until the end, no one can predict accurately
Nobody knows who to fight or follow
No one can predict who or what to follow
There's only one thing I know right now
Only one thing is certain
We are, we are, we are
We exist, we live, we breathe
Alive tonight
We are alive and present tonight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC VALENTINE, GRACE POTTER
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
In the dark of the desert
I saw a man with a sign, it said
People get ready, cause it's all over
It's all gonna end tonight, well
[Pre-Chorus]
I got a feeling we're gonna be alright
But if this is the last time we ever see the daylight
[Chorus]
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
[Verse 2]
You wanna get in on the action, you want
Everyone to listen to you, oh
You're just living in a prediction
And that dont, that don't make it true, no
[Pre-Chorus]
I got a feeling we're gonna be alright
But if this is the last time we ever see the daylight
[Chorus]
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
[Instrumental]
Nobody knows what will come tomorrow
Nobody knows 'til the lights go out
Nobody knows who to fight or follow
There's only one thing I know right now
[Chorus]
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
Yeah
We are, we are, we are
Alive tonight
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Worse than this (terrible, terrible, terrible) song is that Grace promised a public statement in April about why she broke up the band that helped bring her stardom. She strikes me now as an opportunist and someone who forgets where they came from. Like so many artists. A double-edged sword. Love them for their talent and then they think they are indispensable. Humility disappears.
Not only that, it appears from the absolute stinkiness of this song, that she needs a band to collaborate with. The moment this album is released, it will be forgotten. It is just so sad to see people like Grace who gain success and become so freakin' egocentric because they are talented, but also because they have the amazing beauty that she has. It is a total curse. She looks at herself in the mirror and you know she thinks her shit doesn't stink. It's so so offputting and unprofessional of her to not publicly address the dumping of the Nocturnals.
I feel bad for her husband - this guy is now a whipped drummer in a backup band for a woman whose ego is out of control and likely with a talent that is going to be bastardized and commercialized into human cotton candy that is digested and forgotten almost at the same instant it is consumed. Matt Burr must have no sense of self-respect or know he's not that great of a drummer and just going along for the ride -- anyway, he must feel like such a dick for participating in treating Scott Tournet with such disrespect as his wife.
Mark my words - by mid to late-2016, Grace Potter's career will be on the slide and this album coming up will have such embarrassingly low sales that her label will dump her. (Sales for her show in Phoenix at Celebrity Theatre are so bad right now - and when I went last time at the same venue and saw an amazing show with her AND the Nocturnals a couple of years ago it was sold out way way ahead of time). And sometime in 2017 or 2018 at the latest, her drummer husband will be on the wrong end of a divorce while Grace Potter tries her damndest to make her way through the pop landscape. How long before she pals around with Gwen Stefani?
So sad - Grace had the chance to move into Joplin territory but also with a massively talented band and instead she's doing duets with Kenny Chesney. OMFG. Put a fork in GP - she's done.
Bree C
I love Grace Potter. I like her old stuff, I like her new stuff. Her "changing" isn't "dumbing her self down." As an artist, she is experimenting with different sounds and if it's not you're cup of tea then it's not your cup of tea. Don't bring other people down who DO like the song just because you're not happy with the change.
RadioGuy1000
@Bree C Ditto here. She still sounds good to me : )
ThatFairyBoy
Apparently anytime an artist uses electronic sounds in their music it becomes "Katy Perry Bubble Gum Pop"
K then..
With each of the last albums Grace has put out, more 'true fans' have given up on their sound. I'd think a true fan can appreciate whatever music the artist comes out with even if it isn't necessarily their favorite thing to listen to. I definitely prefer The Lion The Beast The Beat to this, but I can still hear Grace in it.
Just because someone is trying something new does not mean they are selling out
caravanoflove4
@Tyler Hall She's not trying something new, she's doing the same old thing that the masses want. She wasn't happy being a minor celebrity, she's been selling out slowly but surely for a long time now.
Nathan VanEtten
They have to make something more marketable to the general public so that their music will be released on the radio. I'm sure the rest of this album will not be as "pop-ish" as this song is. Everyone knows the best songs on an album are always the ones that never make it onto the radio. Grace Potter has worked and sung her ass off for years. I'm sure she has bills to pay and she just might be desiring more than playing bars and outdoor festivals. If you were an awesome artist that was used to painting graffiti on outdoor city walls and your work was highly admired and loved by a ton of fans, you would appreciate the support...but you might also one day want to branch out and try new things. Art evolves just as we as human beings evolve. I think she's earned the break and if you really are a fan, you will support her even if she might release a couple of songs that are outside of your comfort level. Stop being such self absorbed assholes.
someamorplease
I love the guitar solo in this and Grace's voice is incredible as always! Maybe this song will grow on me but at first listen I'm not too keen (other than that killer guitar solo)
Madeleine
Love it!!!
StevenJc13
Live this will sound different in a good way but it's awesome and she's exploring really well love the solo very soul and love the keys sound overall can't wait for the album you go girl! 🙌✊
Rafael Lopez
Nice song and nice voice ! :)
Rob Fontano
I truly love Grace and the Nocturnals. Let me know when they get back together.