Alive
Ratatat Lyrics

Every time, The moon shines I become alive, yeah
The singer becomes energized and transformed in some way every time they see the moon.

I'm feeling strange in the night
The singer is experiencing unusual and uncomfortable sensations during the nighttime.

I'm in myself I feel I'm thrown into a fight
The singer feels like they are engaged in a physical or metaphorical struggle within themselves.

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide nothin's right
The artist feels trapped and powerless, with no options or solutions.

My skin is burning when my rock begins to speak
The artist has a physical reaction when certain music begins to play.

There's something going wrong with me
The singer senses that there is a problem or issue with themselves.

I am changing rapidly
The singer is undergoing a transformation, possibly due to the moon or the music.

I'm feeling stronger, more alert, I'm on the move
The artist is experiencing a surge in energy and motivation.

I smell her scent and I know I will find her soon (soon, soon)
The artist is pursuing someone they are attracted to and can detect their scent.

The one to come and free me from this fate
The artist believes that this person will save them from a negative destiny or outcome.

I'll find her, it's not too late, hey, hey
The singer is confident that they will locate the person they seek and it is not too late to do so.

I'm a beast in the night
The artist is embracing their animalistic nature or is behaving aggressively in the nighttime.

I'm on the prowl and I'm hoping to find some light
The singer is searching for something positive or illuminating while they are active at night.

You call it heaven, I can do it for the same
The singer is capable of creating or finding their own version of paradise or happiness.

Ain't nothing wrong I been feasting on something brave
The singer doesn't see any problem with the bold or daring behavior they've been engaging in.

A sexy lady who's pure, she has the cure, uh
The artist believes that an attractive and virtuous woman has the ability to remedy their situation or condition.

I hope she can find the man within the beast, and
The artist desires for this woman to see beyond their rough exterior and recognize their better qualities as well.

I hope she saves me from the curse I have to beat, hey
The singer wants this woman to rescue them from a current struggle or issue they are dealing with.

I hope she figures out a way to save my soul
The singer wants this woman to not only solve their present problem but also heal them in a more profound way.

Yeah, to save my heart, hey
The artist wants this woman to alleviate their emotional pain or help them love and care for themselves better.

I watch the sun collapse
The artist is observing a sunset or some other dramatic celestial event.

And took up in the clizoud
The artist may be referring to clouds forming or the sky darkening.

I am the lone wolf
The singer is an independent and solitary individual.

Go where I wanna
The artist enjoys the freedom to do as they please.

Let the moon shine be the guide to the lizight
The singer relies on the illumination of the moon to direct their movements and actions.

Even when I stray away the light never left me, uh
The singer observes that they can always see the moon or its effects, even when they may be lost or disoriented.

I learn to follow my instinct
The singer has learned to trust their inner voice or intuition.

Blinded by the light,
The artist is experiencing visual impairment due to the brightness of the moon, as well as possibly a metaphorical 'light' representing guidance or insight.

Rather that than the evil
The artist would rather follow the 'light' even if it temporarily blinds them than succumb to negative or harmful influences.

Feelin' out of place in a room full of people
The singer feels disconnected or uncomfortable in a social situation.

Try and be the same but you know you're not a sequel
The singer is attempting to conform to the expectations of others but recognizes that they are unique and different.

You're fate will be whatever it shall be (be, be, be, be)
The artist believes that their destiny will unfold as it is meant to, without their complete control.

We'll fight no more,
The artist has come to a resolution or acceptance concerning their struggles or conflicts.

I let these things just be (be, be, be)
The artist is choosing to simply let things happen without trying to change or control them.