Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of … Read Full Bio ↴Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of experience in both major-label and independent situations. Despite three albums (1998’s P.J. Olsson, 1999’s Words for Living and 2005’s Beautifully Insane) acclaimed both for their bold 21st century troubadour combinations of traditional instruments and innovatively utilized electronics and his often-revealing lyrics, he had little commercial success. In fact, what was probably his biggest break came not via the standard avenues but when his carefree ode “The Whistle Song” (which did, indeed, feature him doing some rather jaunty whistling) was used in a nationwide 2004 Starburst candy TV commercial. That followed his previous breakthrough with the song “Ready for a Fall,” from Words for Living, which struck a chord with fans after being featured in Dawson’s Creek, which led to a prime spot on the Platinum soundtrack album Songs From Dawson’s Creek – Volume 1.
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Alive
P.J. Olsson Lyrics

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This is it, now it's in our hands
I know you feel it
We could've quit but we choose to dance
But best believe it

We took it in baby from the start
We choose the light and forgot the dark
So bright this moment with a million stars (stars)

So everybody sing with me

[Chorus]
Luckily see you 'cause of I
Don't play on it because tonight
We're flying free like birds in the sky
'Cause we're alive (live)
Let's raise a glass to you and I
Let's show and tell that we survived
We're flying free like birds in the sky
'Cause we're alive
(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) So alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) So alive! (live, live)

Here we are, now it's in our hands
Oh yea we feel it
Don't let it stop, you got to dance
But best believe it

We took it in baby from the start
We choose the light and forgot the dark
So bright this moment with a million stars (stars)
So everybody sing with me

[Repeat x2]
Luckily see you 'cause of I
Don't play on it because tonight
We're flying free like birds in the sky
'Cause we're alive (live)
Let's raise a glass to you and I
Let's show and tell that we survived
We're flying free like birds in the sky
'Cause we're alive
(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) So alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) So alive! (live, live)

(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)

(1, 2, 3) So alive! (oh oh)
(1, 2, 3) So alive! (live, live)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of P.J. Olsson's song "Alive" describe a moment of celebration and acknowledgement of all the challenges that have been overcome to get to that point. The song sounds triumphant and exultant, with its repeated refrain of "We're alive!" and the invitation to join in singing along with it. Despite past struggles and potential moments when the outcome could have been different, the singer is grateful to be alive and feels that it is worth celebrating that fact.

The lyrics suggest that the choice to embrace positivity and joy was made early on, and that choice has led to this moment of triumph. Rather than dwelling on past mistakes or difficulties, the singer urges listeners to focus on the present and to embrace the free, joyful feeling of being alive. The repeated reference to flying like birds in the sky also reinforces the sense of freedom and possibility that comes with choosing to live in the moment and to celebrate one's own existence.

Overall, "Alive" is a song of celebration, marked by lively, upbeat sounds and a constant reminder of the joy of simply being alive. It encourages listeners to stay focused on the positive, and to remain grateful for the opportunities and experiences that life presents.

Line by Line Meaning

This is it, now it's in our hands
This is the moment we've been waiting for and it's up to us to make it count

I know you feel it
I can sense that you're just as excited and ready as I am

We could've quit but we choose to dance
We could have given up, but instead we're choosing to enjoy this moment and keep going

But best believe it
Trust me, we're going to make the most of this opportunity

We took it in baby from the start
We embraced this experience from the beginning

We choose the light and forgot the dark
We focused on the positive aspects and let go of the negative ones

So bright this moment with a million stars (stars)
This moment feels amazing and full of possibilities

So everybody sing with me
Let's all come together and share in this moment of joy

Luckily see you 'cause of I
I feel fortunate to have met you and to be sharing this experience with you

Don't play on it because tonight
Let's not take this moment for granted because it may never come again

We're flying free like birds in the sky
We're experiencing a sense of carefree freedom in this moment

'Cause we're alive (live)
We're grateful for being alive and experiencing this moment

Let's raise a glass to you and I
Let's celebrate ourselves and our ability to make the most of this moment

Let's show and tell that we survived
Let's share our stories and experiences to show that we've overcome challenges and difficulties

(1, 2, 3) We're alive! (oh oh)
We're full of energy and excitement, feeling truly alive in this moment

(1, 2, 3) So alive! (oh oh)
We're feeling an intense sense of aliveness and joy

(1, 2, 3) So alive! (live, live)
We're experiencing a sense of vitality and energy that is truly life-giving

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, JESSICA CORNISH, RODNEY JERKINS

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