I'm Alive
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive

I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive

Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive

I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive





I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's "I'm Alive" are a celebration of newfound life and the joy that comes with it. The song is an expression of the singer's gratitude for the ability to experience the world around her. The first verse emphasizes the enormity and wonder of this newfound sense of being alive, as the world "shines" and "suddenly" feels so vibrant and present. There is a sense of disbelief that accompanies this feeling, as she reflects on how long it has been since she has felt this alive. The second verse emphasizes how it feels as if she has been in another world, far away from the joy and beauty of life that is now suddenly present. The chorus repeats the joyous affirmation of her newfound life, with each repetition of "I'm alive" reinforcing the gratitude and appreciation she feels.


The bridge of the song is a reflection on the suddenness of this change, as she notes that it all came "from the night" and that the experience of being "born into light" is almost too much to comprehend. The final chorus repeats the affirming message of the song and doubles down on the powerful sense of gratitude and joy that the singer feels.


Overall, "I'm Alive" is a song about the power of gratitude and the overwhelming sense of joy that can come with even the most basic experiences of being alive. It is a celebration of life in all its complexity and wonder.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
Being alive makes everything around me feel brighter and more beautiful.


I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
I am aware and present in this moment and in this world.


Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
It feels like it has been a very long time since I've felt alive and present, and I didn't believe I was capable of feeling this way again.


Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive
I am in awe of and amazed by the fact that I am alive and present in this moment.


I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
The dawn symbolizes a new beginning and a fresh start, and being alive means I get to experience it every day.


I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
The rising sun symbolizes hope and new opportunities, and being alive means I get to experience them every day.


Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
I was disconnected from reality and the present moment, and hadn't truly experienced anything or spoken up until now that I am alive and present.


But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
There is nothing I can say to fully express the gratitude and wonder I feel about being alive and present in this moment.


Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
Just as the dawn breaks through the darkness, I emerged from a state of feeling lost and disconnected to being fully present and alive.


How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
It is difficult to comprehend the reality of being alive and present in this moment, and it fills me with gratitude and wonder.


I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
This repetition of being alive emphasizes the joy and gratitude that comes with simply existing and being present in this world.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Murray Lee Wilson

@marcisikoff  I see. Actually, as good as Iluvia and E.L.O. were, I think that there is one other band that would have been brilliant for songs in a movie like these ones and that would be K.C. And The Sunshine Band.

For this movie, E.L.O. was still the best pick because I think that they're the best band at singing a song with other artists but K.C. And The Sunshine Band would still be brilliant at both more up-tempo, fun songs and the slower, more serious ones such as their later hit, Please Don't Go.

It's such a shame that their songs weren't on the one movie the same way. The Bee Gees were credited with making disco popular but that's wrong.

What really made disco explode was K.C. And The Sunshine Band's song, "That's The Way. People went absolutely crazy over that song, largely because of it's opening, Joyful line but also because of the rhythmic, canting style disco beat.

The Bee Gees first semi disco song, I don't consider it disco actually, was their song "Jive Talking" which came just before.

Up until then, you still had some song's such as "Born To Be Alive" but people's reaction to "That's The Way" was just crazy. Everyone just lived the opening and they couldn't help chanting along with the "That's the way. Un huh uh huh lyrics

Catchy doesn't begin to say it, more like driven. The only other song that I've ever seen that got people going so much was Blondie's "Heart Of Glass.



Jeffrey G

For our lovely Olivia Newton-John, pretty much the total package, with beauty, not just on the outside, but the inside, too. Another case where the gift and the wrapping are of equal quality. (As a fellow animal lover, she had me hooked)
Through the years, even as she changed her look along the way, fashion could never deny her authentic inner glow ❤

And now, the celestial journey home, back into the arms of the unconditional and those she loved on Earth.

It always amazes me how poignant, with time and loss, the hook lines of any song ring clearer in retrospect, as if they are fully aware of their eventual destination.

As you watch the Xanadu video now, you'll see that, just for a few moments, that is life as it should be; pure celebration, a unified tribal dance of gratitude for being, while we prepare for the main event to come.

With Olivia in mind, Xanadu...a Heaven, an afterlife, by any other name, does indeed, still smell as sweet. Gratitude, always...and all ways!

Godspeed, Angel.❤

"A million lights are dancing
And there you are, a shooting star
An everlasting world
And you're here with me, eternally" (Jeff Lynne & ELO)



All comments from YouTube:

Charmainia #1

I don't care what anyone says. This is a masterpiece. Thinking about you Olivia.😢

Tina Baker

❤ one of the best movies ever made👍

Joreel

She will be dearly missed by so many fans who were touched by her music and her beauty.

bob marsh

She made it a masterpiece

Ciclopea2

One of the best musical fantasies ever created. I truly believed that if it had premiered a year earlier than it did it would've been a massive hit, but cult classic is a nice title to have.

Eric F

@Ciclopea2 100% YOU ARE CORRECT!!

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aaron srok

I love this scene because you see how much they all love the mortal realm and being in it. They love to be a part if it. Breathing the air, their senses are in overload and they just can't contain their joy.

OreadNYC

At least as I interpreted it, the Muses are goddesses of inspiration...and it's difficult to either inspire other or be inspired yourself when you're feeling ambivalent or depressed or tired. They're probably excited to have an opportunity to fulfill the purpose for which they were created...especially since Kira's reaction when she's released from the mural suggests that she and her sisters actually don't get to be corporeal very often.

Hector Garcia

Nice to see y’all under the muse enchantment 😊

Natalie Montoya

Awe I never thought of this scene that way. You have great perception thanks for sharing❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

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