Stayin' Alive
Juliana Aquino Lyrics


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Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman, yeah, no time to talk
Music loud and men are hot
I've been kicked around
Since I was born
And now it's all right, it's ok
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The New York Time's effect on man

[Chorus:]
Whether you're a brother
Or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive

Well now, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either, I really try
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' girl and I just can't lose
You know it's all right, it's ok
I'll live to see another day
We can try to understand
The New York Time's effect on man

(Chorus)

Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me
Somebody help me yeah. Stayin' alive

Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk

(Chorus)





(Repete 3 verse)

Overall Meaning

Juliana Aquino's "Stayin' Alive" song is one of the most popular disco songs that originated in the 1970s. The song is a celebration of life after personal struggles, being kicked around from birth, and bouncing back to survive. It starts with a recognizable melody that has a steady beat that is suitable for dancing. The song encourages people to keep moving and stay alive, no matter what their background is or what challenges they are facing in life.


The first verse implies that the singer is a confident woman who doesn't have time for useless talk. She loves music, and she loves being around hot men. The second verse talks about how she gets low but tries to balance out her highs and lows. The singer has resilience, and she tries to fly despite life's challenges. In the chorus, she encourages everyone to stay alive no matter their background.


The final verse reflects on the challenges of life and seeks help to move forward. The overall message of the song is that there is always a reason to stay alive, to keep moving, and to keep pushing forward. Everyone can dance to life's beat.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
My confident gait displays my identity as a woman who is focused and has no time for small talk.


I'm a woman, yeah, no time to talk
Being a woman who is striving hard, I cannot afford to waste time in idle talk.


Music loud and men are hot
I am at a party where the music is loud and the men are charming.


I've been kicked around
I've been subjected to much adversity in the past.


Since I was born
This is a situation I've been dealing with since I was born.


And now it's all right, it's ok
But now everything has settled and it's alright, everything's okay.


And you may look the other way
However, you may choose to ignore my struggles and challenges.


We can try to understand
We can attempt to comprehend this complex situation.


The New York Time's effect on man
It's how the New York Times has influenced the lives of people.


Whether you're a brother
Regardless of one's gender, even if you are a man,


Or whether you're a mother
Or if you are a woman who is a mother,


You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
You're doing what it takes to survive.


Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
The city is lively and full of energy, and everyone is dancing and enjoying the moment.


And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Despite all that life throws at us, we are still surviving and pushing forward.


Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
We keep on staying alive, staying alive - the laughter signifying our resilience.


Well now, I get low and I get high
Sometimes, I experience the highs and the lows in life.


And if I can't get either, I really try
And if I get stuck in one spot, I work hard to shift up.


Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
It's an absolute delight to be alive and kicking, so much so that it feels like we're flying with wings of heaven on our feet.


I'm a dancin' girl and I just can't lose
I am a spirited person who loves to dance and I will not be defeated.


You know it's all right, it's ok
It is okay to feel down sometimes, but there's always a reason to be optimistic.


I'll live to see another day
I will surely see the dawn of another day and live through yet another day.


Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Sometimes, it feels like my life is going in circles, so I need somebody to help me break out of that rut.


Somebody help me, yeah
I need someone to come to my aid and guide me through the challenges.


Stayin' alive
Keeping up the good fight and persevering no matter what.




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