Alive
RÜFÜS DU SOL Lyrics
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It takes me down and leaves me there
When I talk to the night I can feel its stare
It creeps inside and meets me there
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
Won't you believe me, believe me
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
There's a pain in my chest that I can't describe
I close my eyes but the days the same
There's a thorn in my side when I hear my name
It makes me hide
I feel the shame
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
Won't you believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
So believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again (ooh-ooh)
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
The lyrics to RÜFÜS DU SOL's song "Alive" are powerful and evocative, speaking to feelings of pain and struggle, but also resilience and hope. The opening line, "There's a pain in my chest that I can't describe," sets the tone for the song, conveying a sense of deep inner turmoil that is hard to express in words. The pain is all-consuming, taking the singer down and leaving him there, lost and alone.
As the song progresses, the singer talks to the night, feeling its stare and sensing something creeping inside him. The darkness is overwhelming, and he feels the weight of his own shame and regret. But despite all of this, he clings on to his sense of being alive, repeating the phrase "At least I'm alive" like a mantra. He wants others to believe him, to understand the struggles he's facing and the strength it takes just to keep going.
But the song is not just about pain and suffering – it's also about the desire to make things right, to come back stronger and live fully in the present moment. "I'm coming back again, I wanna make it right," sings the singer, over and over, as if trying to convince himself that he can overcome his past mistakes and live a better life.
Overall, "Alive" is a deeply emotional, introspective song that speaks to the human condition and the struggles we all face at one point or another. It's a song of resilience and hope, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we are still alive, and that is something to be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a pain in my chest that I can't describe
I feel a deep, intense discomfort within myself that is beyond explanation
It takes me down and leaves me there
This pain overpowers me and leaves me feeling helpless and stuck
When I talk to the night I can feel its stare
In moments of despair, it feels like the world around me is silently watching and judging me
It creeps inside and meets me there
This pain and discomfort is always present and waiting for me, lurking within myself
At least I'm alive
Despite the struggles and pain, I am grateful for the ability to still be breathing and experiencing life
Won't you believe me, believe me
I am pleading with those around me to understand and sympathize with what I am going through
I'm coming back again
I am determined to overcome the challenges and hardships I am facing
I wanna make it right
I want to fix whatever is causing me pain and discomfort and achieve a sense of peace and contentment
I wanna live tonight
I am determined to seize the moment and make the most of my time, despite the struggles I am facing
I close my eyes but the days the same
Even when I try to escape or distract myself from my pain, it always remains and follows me
There's a thorn in my side when I hear my name
Certain reminders or triggers only add to my pain and discomfort
It makes me hide
These triggers and reminders make me want to retreat and hide from the world
I feel the shame
The pain and discomfort I am experiencing makes me feel guilty and ashamed, as if I am doing something wrong
At least I'm alive
Despite everything, I am still alive and trying to make the most of my life
So believe me, believe me
I am urging those around me to trust and have faith in me, despite my struggles
Believe me, believe me (ooh-ooh)
I am emphasizing the importance of being trusted and understood, as it could make all the difference in my journey
I wanna make it right (ooh-ooh)
I am acknowledging my mistakes or shortcomings and expressing a desire to fix them and make things right
I wanna live tonight
I am determined to not let my pain and discomfort hold me back from experiencing and enjoying life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Hunt, Jason Gregory Evigan, Jonathon George, Tyrone Ken Lindqvist
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@folike
There's a pain in my chest that I can't describe
It takes me down
And leaves me there
When I talk to the night I can feel it stare
It creeps inside
And meets me there
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
There's a pain in my chest that I can't describe
I close my eyes
But the day's the same
There's a thorn in my side when I hеar my name
It makes me hidе
I feel the shame
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
At least I'm alive
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Believe me, believe me
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna make it right
Oooh, I'm coming back again, oooh
I'm coming back again
I wanna live tonight
@scope5110
Can't get enough of this, one of my fave songs of all time. Twice doctors told my family I had less than 10% chance of making it through some life saving surgeries. Here I am, I think lol. It left me disabled and no longer able to be who I once was. But, at least I'm alive. Life is amazing.
@chippyflippy
You are alive my friend.....believe in your new self......blessings from Suffolk, UK
@markbell9973
Hell yes!!
@darashininger
I love your positivity and determination! Praying for u! Greetings from, the US.
@sarnan10
Praying you get more better in future buddy
@shelopm.4783
Sure you will get better my friend. Just don't stop believing in yourself. Blessings from Cyprus 🇨🇾
@hypnoconnect
First time I heard this song was my MRI for my arm tumour. I was crying as I was awkwardly in a painful position, when the spiritual beats came in I forgot pain and went outside myself .. it was as if God was speaking to me .. appreciate the seconds of being alive, believe me … you’re here
@luilebeith
I hope you're healing now ❤ Whenever I need to go into the MRI machine and they ask me what I want to listen to, I ask for Rufus. Last time I got a "Hell, yeah!" from the operator 😁
@keithkrezonoski8296
Being a slave to addiction for many years and overcoming it finally without dying, this song gives me so much energy for my recovery! 14 months clean and sober and counting!
@ct3079
YESSSSS im at 6 years over here ODAAT <3