The band started touring and went through some line up changes. The new line up including Sammy, Eliaz, Jari, Spit and Illy recorded a 5-song promo-CD which got quite nice response, especially from outside of Finland. Despite of the good reception of the Promo-CD, the year 2001 was uncertain time for the band Jari left the band and joined Finnish metal kings Timo Rautiainen ja Trio Niskalaukaus and Sammy moved to Helsinki Rock City and was soon after followed by the rest of the band. In the beginning of 2002 Sammy bumped into Jack (ex- Palmcut) while exploring the nightlife of Helsinki and they decided to join their forces and breathe new life into Private Line.
The band started intense rehearsing period and went on to record new kick ass material. In December 2002 Private Line released a new Mini-CD Six Songs Of Hellcity Trendkill (released by Bad Habits/ Kråklund Records). The Mini-CD got rave reviews from the Finnish rock media and also many international print and webzines were enthusiastic about these Finnish newcomers. The band did a 40-show tour in Finland and created a fanatic fanbase. Private Line's loud as f**k mix of 80's sleaze and early 90's alternative punk was now starting to make bigger and bigger waves. The lead singer Sammy`s vocals, stage presence and showmanship was more than often compared to the likes of Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row).
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Alive
Private Line Lyrics
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I've done my time in hell
Nothing's forgotten or forgiven
I've learned my lesson well
Laugh and the world laughs with you
Cry and you cry all alone
I've been around long enough to know
'Till it's gone
If you want me to
I could count on you
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
Let your heart bare your soul
More I learn the less I know
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
Don't say a word about the future
It takes care of itself
Don't say a word about the past
Let's see who will laugh last
I've seen around long enough to know
It's better to believe in the devil you know
Than the one you don't
If you want me to
I could count on you
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
Let your heart bare your soul
More I learn the less I know
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking why I choose to walk away
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
Walk away now
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
Yeah
The lyrics of Private Line’s song “Alive” can be interpreted as the reflection of the singer’s realization that life has taken them on a journey that has not been easy. The first two lines of the song speak of the singer’s experiences that have led them to feel like they’ve done time in hell. The request to “save me a place in heaven” implies that they have been through a difficult phase in life and are in need of a sense of assurance of better things to come. The singer acknowledges that “nothing’s forgotten or forgiven” but they have “learned their lesson well”. This line may suggest that they have come out of the other end of a challenging experience, but have also matured along the way.
The following lines of the chorus show the singer’s appreciation of the present moment and the people in their life who have helped them come through their struggles. They acknowledge that they have been “alive” and that the other person has “made them feel” this way. The singer expresses their vulnerability by admitting that they have “learned the less I know” and how much they rely on the other person to support them. This vulnerability is brought out more with the line “let your heart bare your soul.”
Line by Line Meaning
Save me a place in heaven
I hope to go to heaven after all the trials and difficulties I've faced in life.
I've done my time in hell
I've faced my fair share of struggles and hardships in life.
Nothing's forgotten or forgiven
I've learned from my mistakes and they will always stay with me.
I've learned my lesson well
I've taken my life lessons to heart and grown from them.
Laugh and the world laughs with you
When you're happy, people are drawn to you and want to share in your joy.
Cry and you cry all alone
When you're sad, people tend to keep their distance.
You don't know what you've got
'Till it's gone
You may take things or people for granted until they're no longer there.
If you want me to
I could count on you
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
Let your heart bare your soul
More I learn the less I know
(You made me feel)
I'm alive, I'm alive
I feel alive when I'm with someone who is honest and true, who allows themselves to be vulnerable and open with me. The more I learn, the more I realize there is still so much I don't know.
Don't say a word about the future
It takes care of itself
Don't say a word about the past
Let's see who will laugh last
I've seen around long enough to know
It's better to believe in the devil you know
Than the one you don't
The future will happen regardless, and the past is in the past. Let's see how everything plays out. I've lived long enough to know that it's better to stick with what you know versus taking a chance on something new and unpredictable.
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking why I choose to walk away
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
Walk away now
If you try walking in my shoes
I'm talking you might lose, just walk away
Walk away now
Yeah
I warn you, if you try to understand my situation or perspective, you may end up getting hurt or losing something. It's better for both of us if you just walk away and leave it be.
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.