Alive
Khalid Lyrics

Unread texts and missed calls
Ignoring communication from loved ones and not keeping up with responsibilities.

Told everyone I turned my phone off
Attempting to isolate oneself from the world and avoiding confrontations.

Didn't ask for help, and now I'm lost
Feeling helpless and unable to navigate life's obstacles on one's own.

Life comes in phases
Acknowledging the ups and downs of life and that things change over time.

Consequences and mistakes
Understanding that choices have consequences and learning from mistakes.

I'm sorry that it's taken me so long
Expressing regret for not realizing these things sooner.

Mister, mister please let off your powers
Pleading with a higher power or authority figure for help and guidance.

Give me half an hour
Asking for time to avoid an impending negative outcome or to make a change.

Or better yet a full one
Extending the request for more time and opportunities to improve a situation.

Only sweet until it all comes sour
Acknowledging that life can be good, but things can quickly turn bad.

But life is what you make it
Stressing the importance of personal responsibility and taking control of one's own life.

And then there's more to know
Recognizing that there is always more to learn and experience in life.

Gatekeeper
Addressing someone or something responsible for controlling access to knowledge or opportunity.

Can you show me more to life
Asking for guidance and insight into how to live a more fulfilling life.

Mainly I've been living out of spite
Admitting to living a negative, resentful life motivated by anger and retaliation.

Grim Reaper
Referring to death or the inevitability of one's own mortality.

Just give me one more night
Desperately asking for more time to change, grow, or make things right.

I need another chance to say goodbye
Expressing regret for not having the opportunity to say a proper farewell.

I shouldn't have to die to feel alive
Realizing that making the most of life doesn't require reaching the end of it.

Here's the thing with disappearing
Acknowledging the negative impact of isolating oneself from others and withdrawing from life.

You can yell and no-one hears ya
Expressing the pain of feeling unheard and invisible during a time of need.

Times like this I need an ear
Recognizing the importance of having someone to talk to and confide in during difficult times.

When I finally have so much to say
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions and needing to express them.

Wish I could see your face
Wanting the support and comfort of a loved one during a difficult time.

And do what I had to stop the tears
Desperately needing comfort and support to cope with intense emotions and sadness.

Sister, sister please know that I'm sorry
Acknowledging mistakes and expressing remorse towards a sibling.

I wish it could've stopped me
Regretting that the apology wasn't enough to prevent a negative outcome or behavior.

From falling off that hill
Referring to a specific mistake or failure.

But life is what you make it until it gets too real
Continuing to emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and making the most of life, but acknowledging that things can get difficult or overwhelming despite best efforts.