Born To Be Alive
Julie Depardieu Lyrics

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People ask me why
I never find a place to stop
And settle down, down, down

But I never wanted all those things
People need to justify
Their lives, lives, lives

Yes we were born, born
born to be alive
Yes we were born, born, born
born to be alive

Time was on my side
When I was running down the street
It was so fine, fine, fine
A suitcase and an old guitar
And something new to occupy
My mind, mind, mind

Yes we were born, born
born to be alive
Yes we were born, born, born

It's good to be alive
to be alive, to be alive

It's good to be alive
to be alive, to be alive

It's good to be alive

People ask me why
I never find a place to stop
And settle down, down, down

But I never wanted all those things
People need to justify
Their lives, lives, lives

Yes we were born, born
born to be alive

Yes we were born, born, born
born to be alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Born To Be Alive" by Julie Depardieu is a reflective tune about not succumbing to societal pressure about settling down, and instead embracing the freedom of living life on one's own terms. The opening lines of the song convey this sentiment when the singer says, "People ask me why I never find a place to stop and settle down, down, down, but I never wanted all those things people need to justify their lives, lives, lives". The singer is asserting her desire to lead her own life and live out her dreams.

The lyrics of the chorus, "Yes we were born, born, born, born to be alive" reinforces this notion further. The repetition of the word "born" emphasizes that living life to the fullest is innate and not something that society imposes on us. The line "Time was on my side when I was running down the street, it was so fine, fine, fine", highlights the joy in living and being young as the singer reminisces about a time when things were simpler and more carefree.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their passions and not allow themselves to be held back by societal expectations. The repeated phrase, "It's good to be alive" further drives this point home, as we should all relish in the fact that we are alive and have the ability to shape our own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

People ask me why
People are curious why I never settle down

I never find a place to stop
I never want to stay in one place for long

And settle down, down, down
And become complacent with my life

But I never wanted all those things
I have never desired a traditional lifestyle

People need to justify
People feel the need to explain their choices

Their lives, lives, lives
Their existence and way of living

Yes we were born, born born to be alive
Our purpose in life is to live and enjoy it to the fullest

Time was on my side
I had the luxury of time on my side

When I was running down the street
When I was exploring and experiencing new things

It was so fine, fine, fine
It was a great experience

A suitcase and an old guitar
All I needed to be content were my belongings

And something new to occupy My mind, mind, mind
And something to keep my thoughts and interests engaged

It's good to be alive to be alive, to be alive
Being alive and living a fulfilling life is wonderful

People ask me why I never find a place to stop And settle down, down, down
People often question why I am always on the go and don't have a permanent residence

But I never wanted all those things
I am content with a simpler lifestyle

Yes we were born, born born to be alive
Our main purpose in life is to enjoy living it

Yes we were born, born, born born to be alive
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest

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