Rewind
As soon as Man Alive formed, they had the cards stacked heavily against the… Read Full Bio ↴As soon as Man Alive formed, they had the cards stacked heavily against them. Man Alive started in 1999 in Jerusalem, Israel, of all places. Jamie Hilsden (Vocals/Guitar) Jon Shkedi (Bass, Vocals) and David Shkedi (Guitar) started playing anywhere that Jerusalem would have them, including parties, local clubs, house shows, etc. The crowds in Israel quickly grew and embraced their punk-driven rock sound, and Man Alive became one of the biggest draws in the Israeli underground music scene. Before long, Man Alive knew their music could reach the rest of the world. Shortly, after recording their first demo in 2000, Man Alive received significant industry interest in the U.S. The most interested parties ultimately dismissed the band as not available to tour", or "too much of a financial liability" due to their roots in Israel. Geography, it seemed, was not on their side. Despite these hurdles, Man Alive went on to release two full-length albums with their own money and created a fan base that stretches from Israel, to Japan, Europe and North America. Man Alive has played over 200 shows since 2003, most of which were in North America, and have traveled to over 40 states and provinces in Canada. In the summer of 2004, Man Alive decided it was time to take their newest material into the studio. Enter famed producer Ed Rose (The Get Up Kids, Motion City Soundtrack, Etc.). Ed stepped up to the plate to produce and record their new album for a fee the Man Alive boys couldnt turn down. So, at the end of their 2004 summer tour they scrounged together every shekel they could (much of it borrowed from family and friends) and stepped into Blacklodge Recording Studios to create their first professionally recorded and produced album. Open Surgery shows how nicely Man Alives sound has matured since the old days, while maintaining the energy and shout-along spirit of their punk roots. One listen to Open Surgery will take the listener from a hook-driven pop song (Say What You Want), to a punk rock anthem, complete with classic Good Riddance-style choruses (Catch Phrases, Slogans and Chants.) Now, with Open Surgery finally in stores across North America and multiple tours on the way, Man Alive will silence the naysayers once and for all.
Man Alive Released the EP Access Denied in 2007.



Man Alive also refers to the solo music of Kodaline's guitarist Mark Prendergast. First single Be Someone released 8th June. His debut EP Colours was released on 15th September 2023.

Rewind
Man Alive Lyrics


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Stop, rewind
What have you gotten yourself in this time?
Where's your sign?
Have you been waitin' up all night?

Little child
You've taken little from your years alive
Wasted mind
I hear you sayin', "Now that I can know you want this"
I hold you to your promise
What's still left to show for it, I cherish almost enough

Let's hope you're strong enough to take it
It's been too long
This fight goes on until you make it
'Til you make it out

Take this town
For an example, not a soul around
You're still down
For anything to get you out

Hear the sound
Of me proclaimin', "Now that I can know you want this"
I hold you to your promise
What's still left to show for it, I cherish almost enough

Let's hope you're strong enough to take it
It's been too long
This fight goes on until you make it
'Til you make it out

It's gonna take some waiting
It's gonna take some time




It's gonna be the best day
Of your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Man Alive's song Rewind are a message of hope to someone who finds themselves in a difficult situation. The song starts with the line "Stop, rewind, what have you gotten yourself in this time?" suggesting that the person the song is directed to, has made some bad decisions that resulted in them being in a tough predicament. The second line, "Where's your sign?" is a rhetorical question that implies that this person has lost their sense of direction in life. The next line, "Have you been waitin' up all night?" emphasizes the idea that this person has been pondering and worrying about their situation for a while.


The next stanza of the song is directed towards the person's character. The line "Little child, you've taken little from your years alive, wasted mind," points to the idea that this person is young but has not achieved much due to their current struggles. It also highlights that the person might be in a mental state where they feel as though their mind is being wasted. The following line, "I hear you sayin', 'Now that I can know you want this'" suggests that the person has a desire to change their situation, but they may not know how to go about it. Finally, the quote "Let's hope you're strong enough to take it, it's been too long, this fight goes on until you make it" provides an encouraging message that the person is capable of overcoming their situation and that they need to persevere until they do.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop, rewind
Pause and reflect on your current situation


What have you gotten yourself in this time?
Evaluate the decisions and actions that led you to this moment


Where's your sign?
Are you clear on your goals and purpose?


Have you been waitin' up all night?
Are you willing to put in the effort and dedication to achieve your goals?


Little child
Despite your age, you have not lived up to your potential


You've taken little from your years alive
You have not fully utilized the time and opportunities afforded to you


Wasted mind
Your thoughts and actions have not been productive or fruitful


I hear you sayin', "Now that I can know you want this"
You express the desire to change your current situation


I hold you to your promise
I expect you to follow through on your commitment to improving your life


What's still left to show for it, I cherish almost enough
You have made some progress but need to do more to achieve your desired outcome


Let's hope you're strong enough to take it
Overcoming your obstacles requires resilience and determination


It's been too long
You have faced challenges for a significant period of time


This fight goes on until you make it
You must persist in your efforts to succeed


Take this town
Use your surroundings as inspiration and motivation


For an example, not a soul around
Learn from the experiences of others and avoid their mistakes


You're still down
You are currently facing difficulties and struggles


For anything to get you out
You are willing to do whatever it takes to improve your situation


Hear the sound
Listen to the encouragement and motivation of others


Of me proclaimin', "Now that I can know you want this"
I acknowledge your desire to succeed and achieve your goals


It's gonna take some waiting
Success requires patience and perseverance


It's gonna take some time
It may take a long time to see meaningful results


It's gonna be the best day
If you continue to work hard and strive for success, you will eventually achieve it


Of your life
Success will be a defining moment in your life




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Jonathan Shkedi

Not Christian...and Not pop punk

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