Alive
No.9 Lyrics

The song "Alive" by No.9 is a rap-metal tune that features the artist as Tech N9ne, rapping about his hometown, Kansas City. The song features an instrumental driven by heavy guitar riffs mixed with heart-thumping drum beats. The lyrics are fast-paced, with Tech N9ne rapping about a purgatory party featuring demons, angels, and civilians. Tech N9ne also talks about his style being unique and different than anyone else's, which is why he has a strange and unorthodox way of rapping that separates him from the rest of the world. He makes references to prison, street violence, and general mischief. The hook of the song consists of Tech N9ne repeating "It's alive" multiple times, emphasizing the energy and passion that permeates the music.

The first verse of the song talks about how his hometown of Kansas City is often underestimated by outsiders who think that people from there are harmless and can't do any harm. Tech N9ne emphasizes that the reality is that the city is full of gorillas, killers, and thugs from the abyss that are anything but harmless. The second verse of the song features N9ne rapping about his unique style and how he never let anyone deter him from his dreams of being a successful artist. He discusses his journey, where he's come from and how he's progressed. He asserts that he's always been original, never borrowed anyone else's style, and always been a trailblazer.

Aside from the sound of the music, the song is about Tech N9ne's journey to success, his distinct style of music, and the fact that he is from Kansas City. The song contains references to violence, chaos, and mischief. While it's a heavy and energetically charged song, it's a reflection of No.9's past, present, and future altogether.