Come Alive
PRXZM Lyrics
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Thought the wound would heal but it just me sicker
Fights don't start on their own
No, not the kind we know
The ones that burn you inside out
Middle of the night you scream and shout
I got my ways now
I come alive when no one is around
The view better from the go
Bite your lip till it begins to quiver
Always chasing gold but only got silver
You dont wanna be high like me
If i jump i'll be in a cavalry
The calmer thoughts want to free
Preaching life is a tragedy
When my eyes start to note, you'll be the first to know
Hold it out don't break my fall, you always wanted a show
The lyrics in PRXZM’s song “Come Alive” tell a story of struggle and perseverance. The opening lines, “Hold your breath till your mind start to flicker, Thought the wound would heal but it just me sicker”, convey a message of hopelessness and despair. The singer seems to be struggling with something that they thought would heal, but instead has only made them sicker. The next line, “Fights don't start on their own, No, not the kind we know, The ones that burn you inside out,” implies that this struggle is something internal and emotional.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that “I come alive when no one is around. Oh, I've seen it all and I know the view better from the go.” The image of coming alive when no one is around can be interpreted as a sense of freedom, where the singer only feels truly alive when they are alone. This sense of freedom allows them to gain a better perspective on their struggles, implying that only by leaving behind their problems can they see things more clearly.
The lyrics that follow show a sense of defiance and overcoming the pain, “Bite your lip till it begins to quiver, Always chasing gold but only got silver, You don't wanna be high like me, If I jump, I'll be in a cavalry, The calmer thoughts want to free, Preaching life is a tragedy.” The singer is determined to not let their struggles define them and is almost trying to warn others about getting caught up in similar struggles.
Overall, PRXZM's “Come Alive” is a powerful message of overcoming struggles and finding oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold your breath till your mind start to flicker
Keep waiting and hoping for something to happen, but it only causes more pain and confusion.
Thought the wound would heal but it just me sicker
Hoping that time will heal your emotional pain, but it only intensifies.
Fights don't start on their own
Conflict arises from something deeper and more personal.
No, not the kind we know
The real reasons behind fights are often hidden or unknown.
The ones that burn you inside out
Emotional conflict hurts deeper and lasts longer than physical conflict.
Middle of the night you scream and shout
Emotions are at their highest and most intense when we are alone with our thoughts.
I got my ways now
I have found my own coping mechanisms for dealing with pain and conflict.
I come alive when no one is around
I am most comfortable and authentic with myself when I am alone.
Oh i've seen it all and i know
Through my experiences, I have gained knowledge and insight into how to deal with emotional pain and conflict.
The view better from the go
It is easier to gain clarity and understanding of a situation when you remove yourself from it.
Bite your lip till it begins to quiver
Suppressing emotions only makes them stronger and more difficult to deal with in the long run.
Always chasing gold but only got silver
Hoping for something bigger and better than what you have, but settling for less.
You dont wanna be high like me
Don't aspire to be like me, I am not a positive role model.
If i jump i'll be in a cavalry
Trying to stay strong and take control of a situation before it overwhelms me.
The calmer thoughts want to free
Clearer, rational thoughts are trying to break free from overwhelming emotions.
Preaching life is a tragedy
Believing that life is full of pain and suffering, and that this is unavoidable.
When my eyes start to note, you'll be the first to know
You will be the first to see when I am struggling and need help.
Hold it out don't break my fall, you always wanted a show
Don't try to fix my problems for me, you just want to watch me struggle and suffer.
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@burakderchinese
great EP...this one is my favorite <3