Still Alive
Leslie Fish Lyrics
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Running from the past,
Running from the mirror,
How long can you last?
Don't look back; the thunder's rolling.
Don't look back. You know what's there.
Don't look back; the sight will break you.
Look ahead and forget to care.
Running from the darkness,
Running from the day,
Running from the voices,
See no other way.
Cross my name out of your pages.
Turn your face away, forget the sight.
Put back the stone you found me under.
Don't drag me back into the light.
Running from the living,
Running from the dead,
Running from the memories,
Just one jump ahead.
But you're still alive, there's a face in the mirror.
Still alive; the dead don't bleed.
Still alive. Life is a changer,
And you're no stranger; come take what you need.
There will be an answer.
The sun will rise.
Love is a survivor.
Open your eyes.
Running from the future,
Running from the past,
Running from the mirror,
How long can you last?
How long can you last?
How long can you last
Leslie Fish's song "Still Alive" is a powerful reflection on the experience of running from one's past, present, and future, and the toll that takes on a person over time. The singer is constantly moving, always seeking to escape from some internal or external pressure that haunts them. They are afraid to look back, to confront what they have left behind, but at the same time, they cannot help but feel that they are missing something in their flight forward. They are haunted by memories and voices, and the only escape they can see is to erase themselves from the world entirely.
However, in the midst of all this running and hiding, the singer is reminded that they are still alive. The reflection in the mirror shows them a face that is battered by life but still breathing. The dead do not bleed, but the singer is still here, still fighting, still capable of love and hope. The singer implores themselves to open their eyes, to see that there is a sun rising despite the darkness, and that love is a force that can survive even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Overall, "Still Alive" is a haunting and beautiful ode to the resilience of the human spirit. It acknowledges the pain and fear that come with running from one's problems, but ultimately suggests that there is always hope if one can find the strength to face them.
Line by Line Meaning
Running from the future,
Avoiding the consequences of tomorrow
Running from the past,
Hiding from the pain caused by yesterday
Running from the mirror,
Afraid to face the self-reflection
How long can you last?
Wondering how much longer can you carry on
Don't look back; the thunder's rolling.
Ignoring the warning signs of impending danger
Don't look back. You know what's there.
Avoiding the unpleasant past experiences
Don't look back; the sight will break you.
Realizing the dreadful reality of your situation can be devastating
Look ahead and forget to care.
Overlooking the present because you're too focused on the future
Running from the darkness,
Escaping from the bleakness of life
Running from the day,
Finding relief in the dark moments of night
Running from the voices,
Avoiding the opinions and judgements of others
See no other way.
Feeling trapped with no possible means of escape
Cross my name out of your pages.
Removing yourself from someone's life completely
Turn your face away, forget the sight.
Erasing the memories of an unpleasant past
Put back the stone you found me under.
Letting go of the previous version of yourself
Don't drag me back into the light.
Not wanting to face the harsh reality of the present
Running from the living,
Trying to remain isolated and unnoticed in a crowded world
Running from the dead,
Desperately avoiding any reminders of loss or death
Running from the memories,
Suppressing the recollections of painful experiences
Just one jump ahead.
Feeling like you're constantly on the edge of disaster
But you're still alive, there's a face in the mirror.
Realizing that despite it all, you are still here living and breathing
Still alive; the dead don't bleed.
Appreciating the value and fragility of life
Still alive. Life is a changer,
Acknowledging the ever-changing nature of life
And you're no stranger; come take what you need.
Encouraging oneself to be bold and take risks, to pursue your desires
There will be an answer.
Believing that eventually all questions will be answered
The sun will rise.
Getting through tough times and looking forward to brighter days ahead
Love is a survivor.
Acknowledging that love can withstand even the toughest trials
Open your eyes.
Encouraging oneself to face the present and the future with eyes wide open
How long can you last?
Asking oneself how much more they can endure
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I keep coming back to this one. Personally I'm a sucker for the melancholy, and then there's also a silver lining. I may be running, but I'm still alive and the sun is rising. Sometimes we're loved more than we know.
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