I'm Alive
Maggie Cassidy Lyrics
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Is this all there is
And the question of
Who you are
Don't tell me you can't
Or follow what's been said
You cannot stand your place
Or who you are, who you are
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
You won't get a chance to relive it
I look in the mirror every day
Think what my younger self would say
Am I growing up
Or wasting away
I'm alive
I'm alive
I'm alive
Not wasting away
I can't feel my health
Or the good in front of me
It's easier to run
Far away, far away
Shattered into bits
Oh please tell me what's it for
They say the power's in your choice
To escape, to escape
Bleeding in pieces
No longer need this
Oh how do we stand up to ourselves
Living tired and beaten
No memory of reason
Oh how do we stand up to ourselves
Don't expect the rain to stop
No one has your plans at heart
Sold on films
Sold on a dream
The lyrics of Maggie Cassidy's song "I'm Alive" seem to evoke an existential crisis and reflect the feeling of being lost and unsure of oneself. The opening lines of the song, "Is this what you want, is this all there is, and the question of who you are," have a rhetorical tone, suggesting a moment of doubt regarding the significance of one's life. The lyrics go on to describe a sense of disconnection from one's self and the world, where the individual feels unable to follow what others expect from them or fulfill their own expectations. The lines "Don't close your eyes, you won't get a chance to relive it," seem to imply that life is fragile and fleeting and one should make the most of it.
The chorus, "I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, not wasting away," is a powerful statement of resilience and the determination to live life to the fullest. The singer seems to be encouraging the listener to avoid wasting their life away and to seize every opportunity that comes their way. The lines "I look in the mirror every day, think what my younger self would say, am I growing up, or wasting away," explores the idea of personal growth and maturing into the person that one wants to be.
The bridge of the song is one of introspection and asks the question of how we can stand up to ourselves when we are "living tired and beaten," suggesting the idea of constantly battling one's inner demons to live life to the fullest. Overall, "I'm Alive" is a song about embracing life and being present in the moment, despite life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this what you want
Are you satisfied with your life?
Is this all there is
Are you content with the way things are?
And the question of
The issue to be addressed is
Who you are
Your identity and self-awareness
Don't tell me you can't
Don't say you're incapable
Or follow what's been said
To adhere to what has been spoken
You cannot stand your place
You don't like where you are in life
Or who you are, who you are
You don't like who you've become
Don't close your eyes
Remain vigilant and alert
Don't close your eyes
It's important not to miss the moment
You won't get a chance to relive it
You can't go back and do it again
I look in the mirror every day
I assess myself every day
Think what my younger self would say
I reflect on what the old me would have thought
Am I growing up
Am I maturing?
Or wasting away
Or just spinning my wheels?
I'm alive
I'm still breathing
I'm alive
I'm still surviving
I'm alive
I'm not giving in
Not wasting away
Not aimlessly wasting time
I can't feel my health
I'm not in touch with my own wellness
Or the good in front of me
Or aware of the positive things around me
It's easier to run
It's easier to escape
Far away, far away
Referring to distance
Shattered into bits
Broken into pieces
Oh please tell me what's it for
Oh, is there a purpose to any of this?
They say the power's in your choice
They say the decision is yours to make
To escape, to escape
To run away, again
Bleeding in pieces
Falling apart emotionally
No longer need this
Fed up of the current circumstance
Oh how do we stand up to ourselves
How do we confront and deal with our own issues?
Living tired and beaten
Living life feeling exhausted and demoralised
No memory of reason
Unable to recall the past logic for something
Oh how do we stand up to ourselves
How do we get the courage to tackle our own problems?
Don't expect the rain to stop
Don't anticipate your difficulties erasing anytime soon
No one has your plans at heart
Nobody shares your objectives
Sold on films
Too much consumed by fictional elements
Sold on a dream
Preoccupied with unrealistic aspirations
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jack Onslow, Jamie Coupe, Jan-Erik Barnegren, Peter Callaghan, Simon Harvey, Tom Macdonald-Grute
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Skye Collins
the boys never fail me ❤️
Sophie S
Great lyrics - great voice
Lorraine Barnegren
The video and the song go really well together. Great track!!!
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My fave track of yours 😍
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