The track was included as the tenth and final track on the 25 September, 1988 configuration of Graffiti Bridge, and the following month was included on the 27 October, 1988 configuration of Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic. It was also included as the seventh track on a late 1988 or early 1989 configuration of Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic, but the album was ultimately abandoned.
God Is Alive
Prince Lyrics
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Jack just got the news
God is alive! God is alive!
CHORUS:
Whoa, oh! {x3}
God is alive
Comin' down hard on those who live in vain
Treatin' each other funky when U know we're all the same
God is alive, this is not a game
CHORUS
(He's alive)
News is comin' like a dog in heat
He's lookin' 4 soldiers with strong feet
That can dance on whoever can't say His name
God is alive, this is not a game (Listen)
CHORUS
(Listen)
(Yeah, I'm a witness)
(Do U believe?) (U know it)
All of His children come take a blissy ride
4 all who see Him, 4 all He lives inside
U can be so happy, purely satisfied
God is alive
Live, live!
One step at a time, we need a new rhyme (Alive)
Up with education, down with crime
Alive!
CHORUS
(God is alive!)
Live, live!
God is alive! {x5}
(CHORUS) {repeat parts in BG}
Oh yeah
Woke me up this morning
Started me on my day
Got my health and strength, y'all
I can truly say
Ooh, He's alive! Well
Ah, He's alive!
All over me
Ah, He's alive!
I'm a livin' witness
That God's alive!
I'm a livin' witness He's alive!
Do U believe that He's alive?
Do U believe, oh, He's alive?
Ooh, yes He is
Sho'nuff He is, well
Yes He is
Each breath I breathe lets me know
Every step I take lets me know
Every song I sing, oh, lets me know
Oh, God is alive!
Whoa, oh
The lyrics to Prince's song God is Alive may first appear to be about an announcement that God is alive, but beneath the surface, it is a call to action for people to live better lives and move away from negative habits. The opening line, "Jack just got the news," implies that the message being received is a significant one. The rest of the song seems to focus on the idea that humans should treat each other better, and that there are consequences for those who live their lives in a negative or harmful way. The lyrics emphasize that "God is alive," and that spirituality can help people live better lives.
The chorus uses repetition to drive home the point that God is alive, but the other verses use more metaphorical language to explore the theme of spirituality. The line "News is comin' like a hurricane" might refer to the idea that people are feeling a strong pull toward religion or spirituality. The line "Comin' down hard on those who live in vain" implies that people who are not living their lives in a positive or spiritually beneficial way are being called out. The verse also calls for soldiers who are strong in their beliefs and unafraid to dance to their own tune, rather than conforming to society's expectations.
In the last verse, Prince urges people to take action to improve their lives and their communities. He encourages people to take "one step at a time" and work for positive change. He highlights the importance of education and the need to fight against crime. Throughout the song, he emphasizes that spirituality can help people find a sense of purpose and happiness in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Flash, flash!
Great news is just coming in right now!
Jack just got the news
Someone named Jack just heard the news
God is alive! God is alive!
God is not dead, he is alive and well
News is comin' like a hurricane
The news is coming fast and strong like a hurricane
Comin' down hard on those who live in vain
The news is tough and hard for those who have been living meaninglessly
Treatin' each other funky when U know we're all the same
When we all are same, we should treat each other well instead of being mean to each other
God is alive, this is not a game
God is literally alive and this is not any joke or game
Whoa, oh! {x3}
God is alive
God is alive and it's great news
News is comin' like a dog in heat
The news is very fast and unstoppable like a dog in heat
He's lookin' 4 soldiers with strong feet
God is looking for strong-footed soldiers to spread his message and do good
That can dance on whoever can't say His name
Those strong-footed soldiers shall dance around those who can't say his name
Listen
Listen carefully to this message
(Yeah, I'm a witness)
Yes, I'm the proof of the goodness of God through this message
(Do U believe?) (U know it)
Do you believe in God? Yes, you better do.
All of His children come take a blissy ride
All the children of God should take a joyous ride
4 all who see Him, 4 all He lives inside
For everyone who can see him, and everyone He lives inside of
U can be so happy, purely satisfied
You can be super happy and fully content
God is alive
God is living and breathing alongside you
Live, live!
Live like Gods spirit lives in you
One step at a time, we need a new rhyme (Alive)
We must take things one step at a time, and come up with happiness as our rhythm
Up with education, down with crime
Educated people should stop crimes from happening in the world
God is alive!
God is alive and active in the world
(He's alive)
God exists and he is not dead or imaginary
(God is alive!)
God is very much alive
God is alive! {x5}
God exists and is living in this world for real
(CHORUS) {repeat parts in BG}
The chorus should be played in the background all throughout
Oh yeah
A big YES to good news
Woke me up this morning
God woke me up in the morning with this amazing news
Started me on my day
God helped me with a good start to my day
Got my health and strength, y'all
God is responsible for my good health and mental strength
I can truly say
I can say it with full conviction
Ooh, He's alive! Well
God exists for real and he is well and living
Ah, He's alive!
God is alive and well
All over me
I can feel gods presence all around me
I'm a livin' witness
I'm the proof of God's goodness and present
That God's alive!
God is not just present, but alive within us all!
Do U believe that He's alive?
Do you believe that he is alive?
Do U believe, oh, He's alive?
Do you truly believe that God is alive and real?
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@anitakos1375
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@rawreviewsandreactions6434
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@AudreaReynolds
Yes Amen!!!! My strongest connection to P is how he wasn't ashamed to acknowledge the Lord!
Pastor Nelson!!!!
@micheleanderson2710
If church played music like this I'd be there every Sunday.
@anthonymonteverde543
Michele Anderson Right on!
@wendybone8104
Amen!