“Come Alive” is a track on Madonna’s 2019 album Madame X. It is inspired by… Read Full Bio ↴“Come Alive” is a track on Madonna’s 2019 album Madame X. It is inspired by North African music and utilizes cultural percussion. Madonna has stated that the song, “…was really inspired by my children and wanting to instil in them the idea that they never have to stand in the back, and that they are important human beings and that each and every one of us matters equally. So, and that was also important for me to have a children’s choir singing on it.”

Come Alive
Madonna Lyrics

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I'm in the sky where I ought to be at, I been watching you
Rocket ship takin' off and that, now I'm onto you
Mouth closed, I don't want your opinion, who you talking to?
Stand out, no I don't wanna blend in, why you want me to?

They say (?)
All I want is peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
See the world, have I seen it all?

I wanna see, see, see, see, see his dreams

Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Dreams real, it's alive
Come alive, come a-

I can't react how you thought I'd react, I would never for you
Front line, I won't stand in the back 'cause you want me to
Mouth closed, I don't want your opinion, who you talking to?
Stand out, no I don't wanna blend in, why you want me to?

They say (?)
All I want is peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
See the world, have I seen it all?
I wanna see, see, see, see, see his dreams

Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Dreams real, it's alive
Come alive, come a-
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come a-
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come a-

Who you talking to?
Who you talking to?

I'm in the sky where I ought to be at, I been watching you
Rocket ship takin' off and that, now I'm onto you
Mouth closed, I don't want your opinion, who you talking to?
Stand out, no I don't wanna blend in, why you want me to?

They say (?)
All I want is peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
See the world, have I seen it all?
I wanna see, see, see, see, see his dreams

Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Dreams real, it's alive
Come alive, come a-
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Dreams real, it's alive
Come alive, come a-
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come alive
Come alive, come a-

Front line, I won't stand in the back
Front line, I won't stand in the back
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)

(Come alive, come alive)
(Come alive, come alive)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madonna's song "Come Alive" convey the singer's determination to live life on her own terms, to follow her dreams, and to stand out from the crowd. The first verse speaks of the singer watching someone take off on a rocket ship, and being onto them. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for being in tune with one's own desires and aspirations, and not being afraid to pursue them. The second verse speaks of the singer's refusal to blend in, or to stand in the back, and her determination to stay on the front lines. She resists the pressure to conform to others' opinions, and instead chooses to chart her own course, to see the world and to realize her own dreams.

The chorus of the song repeatedly calls for the listener to "come alive". It seems to be a call to action, a challenge to awaken to one's truest self and to live life fully. The repetition of the phrase "dreams real, it's alive" suggests that it is possible to make one's dreams a reality, that it is only a matter of taking action and coming to life. Overall, the lyrics to "Come Alive" encourage listeners to be true to themselves, to live authentically, and to pursue their passions with courage and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the sky where I ought to be at, I been watching you
I am where I belong and I have my eye on you.

Rocket ship takin' off and that, now I'm onto you
My life is like a rocket ship and I've got you in my sights.

Mouth closed, I don't want your opinion, who you talking to?
I won't listen to your opinion, who are you trying to convince?

Stand out, no I don't wanna blend in, why you want me to?
I want to stand out and be unique, why do you want me to be like everyone else?

All I want is peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
I desire nothing more than peace.

See the world, have I seen it all?
Have I seen everything the world has to offer?

I wanna see, see, see, see, see his dreams
I want to experience his dreams with him.

Come alive, come alive
It's time to live life to the fullest.

Dreams real, it's alive
Dreams can become reality.

I can't react how you thought I'd react, I would never for you
I won't react the way you expect me to and I would never do something just for you.

Front line, I won't stand in the back 'cause you want me to
I won't stand in the back just because you want me to.

Who you talking to?
Who are you trying to convince?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Brittany Hazzard, Jeff Bhasker

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