MCR frontman Gerard Way told Billboard:
“Danger Days kicks off with “Look Alive, Sunshine,” and I really like to think of the song as contributing to the idea of the album as this really crazy ride – like someone holding your hand on the way up the roller coaster, and then at the top he sort of lets go and he checks in on you from here. Also, “Look Alive, Sunshine” is heavily inspired by the language of A Clockwork Orange. I wanted all these phrases that you didn’t know what they meant but you got a sense off of just what the phrase was that you could guess what it means. I think it’s a good kind of introduction into Danger Days.“
Look Alive Sunshine
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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One oh nine in the sky but the pigs won't quit
You're here with me, Dr. Death Defying
I'll be your surgeon, your proctor, your helicopter
Pumpin' out the slaughtermatic sounds to keep you alive
A system failure for the masses, empty matter for the master plan
Louder than God's revolver and twice as shiny
All you crash queens and motor babies
Listen up
, because this song is a call to action. The lyrics "Look alive, Sunshine/ One oh nine in the sky but the pigs won't quit" are directed at the listener, urging them to stay alert and aware of their surroundings even when things seem overwhelming. The reference to "pigs" likely alludes to authority figures who may be oppressive or corrupt.
The next line, "You're here with me, Dr. Death Defying/ I'll be your surgeon, your proctor, your helicopter," suggests that the singer is a kind of mentor or guide, offering to help the listener navigate through difficult times. The reference to a helicopter may also indicate a sense of urgency and the need to escape from danger.
The following lines, "Pumpin' out the slaughtermatic sounds to keep you alive/ A system failure for the masses, empty matter for the master plan/ Louder than God's revolver and twice as shiny," highlight the power of music to provide solace and strength in the face of hardship. The phrase "slaughtermatic sounds" may denote a kind of rebellious or anti-establishment music that the singer is delivering to their audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Look alive, Sunshine
Get ready for whatever comes your way
One oh nine in the sky but the pigs won't quit
There's a danger, but we won't let it stop us
You're here with me, Dr. Death Defying
We're in this together, we're not alone
I'll be your surgeon, your proctor, your helicopter
I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe
Pumpin' out the slaughtermatic sounds to keep you alive
The music is our lifeline, it keeps us going
A system failure for the masses, empty matter for the master plan
The world is failing, but we won't let it defeat us
Louder than God's revolver and twice as shiny
Our music is powerful, it can change the world
This one's for all of you rock'n'rollers
This song is dedicated to all of you who love rock music
All you crash queens and motor babies
To all the rebels and outsiders who refuse to conform
Listen up
Pay attention, this is important
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro
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gwenj
on Kill All Your Friends
bruh why's this my favourite song