Stayin' Alive
Patrick Jackson Lyrics
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I'm a woman's man: no time to talk
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
Since I was born
And now it's all right, I'm ok
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The new york times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Well now, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either, I really try
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
You know it's all right, it's ok
I'll live to see another day
We can try to understand
The new york times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk
Music loud and women warm
I've been kicked around since I was born
And now it's all right, it's ok
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The new york times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me, yeah
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me, yeah
I'm stayin' alive
In the song "Stayin' Alive" by Patrick Jackson, the singer presents himself as a confident and determined individual who is not content with staying idle. The hook "Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive" suggests that regardless of one's gender or background, everyone should strive to keep going and persevere through life's challenges. He describes himself as a "dancin' man" who enjoys the company of women and loud music, and despite being "kicked around since [he] was born," he feels that he is doing just fine. The "new york times' effect on man" could be interpreted as a reference to how life in the city can be fast-paced, stressful, and demanding, and how people need to be able to adapt and thrive in such an environment.
Moreover, the repeated chorus "Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive" creates a sense of urgency and energy, as if the singer were urging others to join him in his quest to survive and thrive. The line "Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me" reflects a moment of vulnerability, as if the singer is admitting that he cannot do it all on his own and needs support from others. Overall, the song encourages listeners to stay positive, active, and engaged in life, even when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
My confident walk shows that I am a man who is popular with women and does not want to waste time talking.
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk
I am confident and attractive to women and do not have time for idle chatter.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around since I was born
Music and women give me comfort because I have faced struggles since birth.
And now it's all right, I'm ok
Despite my struggles, I am doing okay right now.
And you may look the other way
Others may ignore me or not understand my struggles.
We can try to understand
We should attempt to understand each other and each other's struggles.
The new york times' effect on man
The influence of media, such as the New York Times, on human behavior.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
Regardless of your gender or familial relationships,
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
We are all surviving and continuing to push through the struggles we face.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
People are feeling the pressure of their struggles and the city is responding.
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Despite these struggles, we are all continuing to stay alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
A catchy refrain to motivate and encourage others to keep going.
Well now, I get low and I get high
I experience both the highs and lows of life.
And if I can't get either, I really try
If I am not experiencing either high or low points, I try to push myself to succeed in other ways.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
I feel free and able to soar to new heights in my own space.
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
I am confident and feel unstoppable, like I cannot fail.
You know it's all right, it's ok
I am reassuring myself that everything will be okay.
I'll live to see another day
I will continue to push through and face what comes each day of my life.
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
When things in life seem to be stagnant or not progressing, I ask for help.
Somebody help me, yeah
I need someone to lend a hand or give me a push.
I'm stayin' alive
Regardless of struggles, I am surviving and pushing through.
Contributed by Brody I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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