He is also a skater, which led to his career in hip hop; after an accident in 1998, he took time to focus on rap and was noticed by Trevor McNevan of Ontario-based band Thousand Foot Krutch. This led to his signing to an internationally distributed label, BEC Recordings, and debut release Epiphany, which was made primarily of West Coast hip hop with several rapcore outings in the vein of Limp Bizkit.
He released two independent albums, Mislead Youth (2001) and My Own Thing (2003), prior to Epiphany in 2005. He has toured in Canada, the United States and Ireland to date.
His second album, Glory, emphasized rap-rock elements with more Linkin Park-esque nu metal, and included more authentic hip hop stylings.
Central themes of Manafest's music include nonconformity, hip hop culture, and walking with God.
Manafest says in regards to Glory that: "I wanted to allow all of my influences show on Glory. Musically, I wanted to blend the appeal of Linkin Park, Sum 41, and The Beastie Boys. Vocally, I wanted to merge that with popular hip hop à la Eminem and Kanye West. But beyond musical influence, I wanted to reflect on the issues around me in the most positive way possible. And whether I am talking about the loss of loved ones and abuse, or breakdancing and skate culture, it's all for the glory of heaven. In the end, my prayer is that people would not simply bob their heads to this, but feel a very real sense of healing from the words. However, this record is not all serious. Some of my favorite tracks are the most lighthearted ones."
Come Alive
Manafest Lyrics
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You want me to run
And I can't go on
2nd winds coming
Blood starts pumping
I was never nothing, no, no
Not nothing
Never, never, never say never
Found love buried like a treasure
I will never give up
Done with the hickups
I'm a man on a mission
A man with a vision
When dreams come alive
Whimps don't survive
Will I cross that line
Time will tell
This is my life
Since I was a boy
I've known that voice
Now I'm a man
I've made my choice
Ooooh, I'm going all the way
Ooooh, I'm giving everything
No room for compromise
Willing to sacrifice
Ooooh, it's time I come alive
C-C-C-come alive
Less than a second
Know no limits
Till I hear finished
Still goin' kill it
Write it,
Let every homeboy bite it
Gone
Standing on a psalm
With God on my arm
Witness the business
Interest and income
Building the kingdom
I'm not a victim
I got a plan
I'll take a stand
I say we can
(I say we can)
Running the race
With blood on my face
Don't play it safe
I'm still on the chase
Since I was a boy
I've known that voice
Now I'm a man
I've made my choice
Ooooh, I'm going all the way
Ooooh, I'm giving everything
No room for compromise
Willing to sacrifice
Ooooh, it's time I come alive
Did you ever think that you could fly
Did you ever stop to even try
Have you ever dreamed past a day
Have you ever given wings to faith
There's a hero buried deep inside
Let it out and watch it come alive
Ooooh, I'm going all the way
Ooooh, I'm giving everything
No room for compromise
Willing to sacrifice
Ooooh, it's time I come alive
It's time I come alive
C-C-C-come alive
In "Come Alive" by Manafest, the lyrics speak to the idea of pushing through adversity and never giving up on one's dreams. The song begins with an acknowledgment that the journey may be challenging, as the singer is asked to run when they feel they can't go on. However, with the second wind comes a surge of energy, and the knowledge that they've come too far to give up now. The song encourages listeners to have a strong sense of purpose and vision for their lives, and to pursue those dreams with all their might.
The chorus of the song is a powerful rallying cry that emphasizes the singer's dedication and commitment to their goals. It is clear that there is no room for compromise or half-measures, and the singer is willing to make sacrifices to achieve their dreams. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, pushing listeners to seize the moment and make the most of every opportunity. The song ends with an inspiring call to action, as the singer asks listeners if they've ever tried to fly, and urges them to unlock the hero inside themselves and come alive.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me to sprint
You are pushing me to move at a fast pace in whatever I do
You want me to run
You are asking me to move quickly and keep going without stopping
And I can't go on
I am not able to continue doing what I have been doing for a while now
2nd winds coming
I am getting a sudden burst of energy and motivation to continue what I was doing before
Blood starts pumping
My heart rate has increased and I am getting pumped up
I was never nothing, no, no
I always had some value and importance in life
Not nothing
I had some worth and significance
Never, never, never say never
I should not give up on something I want to achieve or something I believe in
Out from the dust got better
I came out of a difficult situation and became stronger than before
Found love buried like a treasure
I discovered a feeling of affection that was hidden or not obvious before
I will never give up
I will keep on trying no matter how difficult the situation may seem
Done with the hickups
I am over any obstacles or difficulties that were stopping me earlier
I'm a man on a mission
I am a person with a specific goal or purpose that I am set on achieving
A man with a vision
I am a person with an idea or concept of something that I want to create or achieve
When dreams come alive
My aspirations and goals start to become a reality and come to life
Whimps don't survive
People who are easily discouraged or intimidated are not likely to succeed or survive
Will I cross that line
I am wondering if I will be able to go beyond the limits and achieve greatness
Time will tell
I will wait and see how things go, and hope for success in future
This is my life
I am in charge of my own life and my own decisions
Since I was a boy
Ever since I was young
I've known that voice
I have always had a strong sense of direction and purpose
Now I'm a man
Having grown up, I am more mature and accountable for my actions
I've made my choice
I have decided to take a certain path in life
Ooooh, I'm going all the way
I am determined to go all out and give my best effort towards achieving my goal
Ooooh, I'm giving everything
I am putting my heart and soul into what I am doing to make it successful
No room for compromise
I cannot make any concessions or take a middle ground in order to achieve my end goal
Willing to sacrifice
I am prepared to give up something important for the sake of getting what I want
C-C-C-come alive
I am animated and full of energy, ready to make my dreams a reality
Less than a second
In almost no time at all
Know no limits
I have no bounds or limitations holding me back
Till I hear finished
I will not stop until I hear or see that something is completely done
Still goin' kill it
I am still persistent and determined to succeed
Write it,
I am able to express myself through written words
Let every homeboy bite it
I am sharing my ideas with others and hoping that they will also become passionate about it
Gone
I have moved past something difficult or moved on from something that was holding me back
Standing on a psalm
I am standing on the foundation of faith, hope and love that is described in the Biblical book of Psalms
With God on my arm
I am relying on God's strength and support to help me achieve my goals
Witness the business
I am a witness to the activity or work that is happening in my life
Interest and income
I am focused on both making money and doing something that I enjoy
Building the kingdom
I am working towards establishing something great or important
I'm not a victim
I refuse to be someone who has only been acted upon and not in control of my own situation
I got a plan
I have a clear strategy in mind to achieve what I want
I'll take a stand
I will assert my beliefs and values in the face of opposition or challenge
I say we can
I believe that anything is possible if we set our minds to it
Running the race
I am in the midst of a competition or challenge
With blood on my face
I am going through an intense physical or emotional journey and it is leaving me drained but persevering
Don't play it safe
I am taking calculated risks in order to achieve my goals
I'm still on the chase
I am still pursuing my goals and chasing after what I want
Did you ever think that you could fly
Have you ever believed in yourself and your abilities to do great things?
Did you ever stop to even try
Have you ever actually made an attempt to do something difficult or challenging?
Have you ever dreamed past a day
Have you ever dared to think beyond what is happening in your present moment?
Have you ever given wings to faith
Have you ever trusted in something greater than yourself and see it as an opportunity to soar?
There's a hero buried deep inside
There is a part of ourselves that is strong and capable of doing great things that lies within us
Let it out and watch it come alive
Set free the strength and desire within ourselves, and watch it grow and achieve success
Contributed by Bailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wargod Brothers
I'm in love with this song
clover
This is such an underrated band :( They're too good to be ignored!!
ARTism by Joey
I bet these songs would make great anime openings!
Amir Qaiser
This song is amazing
frelynn
Underrated and one of the best on my top playlist in Spotify
Erickson yan
ooohhh my god, you musics its so good, 55 likes only? you guys deserve more. Brazil here <3
FreakShocker
Love this
klen sal
0:40 you can hear trevor from TFK singing on the backround, can't you?
Rex Sexson
2001 sound.
KID Z4P
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