Born
Patrick Hernandez & Belen Thomas Lyrics
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We were born to be alive
Born, born to be alive
(Won't you be alive)
You see you were born
Born, born
(Born to be alive)
When I was running down the street
It was so fine, fine, fine
A suitcase and an old guitar
And something new to occupy
My mind, mind, mind
You see you were born
Born, born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
You see you were born
Born, born
(Born to be alive)
People ask me why
I never find a place to stop
And settle down, down, down
But I never wanted all those things
People need to justify
Their lives, lives, lives
You see you were born
Born, born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
You see you were born
Born, born
(Born to be alive)
It's good to be alive
To be alive
To be alive
It's good to be alive
To be alive
To be alive
It's good to be alive
Time was on my side
When I was running down the street
It was so fine, fine, fine
A suitcase and an old guitar
And something new to occupy
My mind, mind, mind
You see you were born, born
Born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
You see you were born, born, born
(Born to be alive)
Born, born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
You see you were born, born, born
(Born to be alive)
Born, born to be alive
(Born to be alive)
You see you were born, born, born
(Born to be alive)
In Patrick Hernandez's song "Born To Be Alive", the lyrics are an anthem for living life to the fullest, embracing the moment, and being proud of who you are. The repetition of the phrase "we were born to be alive" underscores that message. The verses are a narrative of a man, who, with just a suitcase and guitar, is running down the street looking for something new to occupy his mind. He does not want to settle down, and he does not care to justify his life choices to others. The chorus returns with the assertion that he was born to be alive, and it's good to be alive.
The lyrics convey a positive attitude towards living, "People need to justify their lives," and the implication is that you don't have to justify your life if you live with purpose and joy. This interpretation is reinforced by the music's upbeat tempo, driving rhythm, and catchy hook. The effortless-sounding lyrics are charming and easy to sing along, making it impossible not to feel empowered and confident when hearing this song.
Line by Line Meaning
We were born to be alive
The purpose of our existence is to live a vibrant and fulfilling life
Born, born to be alive
From the moment we were born, we were meant to thrive
Time was on my side
At a certain point in my life, I had an abundance of time
When I was running down the street
During a time when I was traveling quickly and freely
It was so fine, fine, fine
It was a beautiful and enjoyable moment
A suitcase and an old guitar
I only had the essentials with me - my travel necessities and a prized possession
And something new to occupy my mind, mind, mind
Trying something unfamiliar and engaging helped me stay excited and engaged with life
People ask me why I never find a place to stop
Others wonder why I have not settled down in one place
And settle down, down, down
To find a location where I will permanently reside and remain in one place
But I never wanted all those things
I was never interested in building or owning many material items or settling down permanently
People need to justify their lives, lives, lives
Others feel the need to explain or prove the value of their lives, while I do not feel the same pressure
It's good to be alive
Being alive is something to be grateful for and to cherish
Born, born to be alive
Our inherent purpose is to exist and thrive
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GUIDO ATENCIO AGUILERA
Gracias Patrick Hernandez por darnos esta musica la mejor de todos los tiempos.😃😄
Julio Vazquez
Excelente patrick Hernández la mejor música siempre por generaciones te amamos y recordamos gracias por darnos grandes emociones la mejor música de esa época
Margaret Schertz
I always love this song ....Patrick is the best ever!!!!
Ruth Ann Doyle
i love this version its wonderful
Brooke K
Agreed, this is awesome!! I love it!
Joanne Falkinder
Great version of a great song 👌
Eduardo Pena
Excellent collab. Something that actually builds on and improves upon the original instead of just copies it.
CELIA GARCIA
Que buen tema!!!!!
pedro banda
Excelente vercion
Magaly Maria
Canta de mas