Reece Mastin is an Australian rock artist. At the age of 11 he moved with h… Read Full Bio ↴Reece Mastin is an Australian rock artist. At the age of 11 he moved with his family from England to Australia where he won the X Factor in 2011 at the age of 16. He received a management and management contract with Sony Music Australia.

In late 2011, he released his debut single Good Night, which charted highly in both Australia and New Zealand. After the success of his single, he released his album, entitled Reece Mastin. It included the hit single Good Night, as well as some studio recordings of songs sung on the X Factor. It debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums chart, and was certified double platinum. In New Zealand, it debuted at number one, and was certified gold.

In 2012 Reece's second album was released, Beautiful Nightmare. It debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the New Zealand Albums Chart.

Reece parted ways with Sony in 2015 and signed with Social Family Records (Australia). That same year he released an EP Rebel and the Reason followed by a full album Change Colours. Both showed a more mature side with less pop driven tracks and more rock. It peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

After rebranding to MASTIN in 2018 an EP was announced, Suitcase of Stories - EP. The rock&roll lead single Not the man for you was released march 2nd, the EP will be released april 6th.

Alive
Reece Mastin Lyrics

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Woah woah

Don't know how many times I would say that I'd never succeed
But I always knew something more was out there for me
It's a fine line to walk between heaven and tragedy
If I'm drawn from the edge, will I land where I wanna be?
And just in time it was right in front of me

Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be alive
Now I believe
I won't fall down without a fight
With the world on top of me
I'll become the man I'm meant to be
Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be, afraid to be alive

Woah woah

When you opened my eyes, it was then that I knew I was free
You showed me the light that was always inside of me
Just in time you were there to rescue me

Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be alive
Now I believe
I won't fall down without a fight
With the world on top of me
I'll become the man I'm meant to be
Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be, afraid to be alive

Oh oh oh oh oh woah woah
Oh oh oh oh oh woah woah
Alive
Oh oh oh oh oh woah woah
Oh oh oh oh oh woah woah

Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be alive
Now I believe
I won't fall down without a fight

Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be alive
Now I believe
I won't fall down without a fight (down without a fight)
With the world on top of me
I'll become the man I'm meant to be

Now I can see
Now I'm not afraid to be, afraid to be alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reece Mastin's song "Alive" convey empowerment and overcoming fear. The first stanza seems to reflect on the singer's past doubts about his abilities, but how he always had a sense that there was something more for him in life. He acknowledges the fine line between success and failure and wonders if he will end up where he wants to be. Yet, he notes that things fell into place, and he was able to see the possibilities that were available to him.

The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Now I'm not afraid to be alive." The singer describes how he is no longer fearful and is prepared to fight for what he believes in. He notes that, even with the weight of the world on top of him, he is determined to become the man he was meant to be.

In the second verse, the singer seems to address a specific person who helped him see his inner light and set him free. He expresses his gratitude and notes how this person saved him just in time.

Overall, the song's lyrics are empowering and speak to the idea that we can overcome our fears and doubts, no matter how intense they may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't know how many times I would say that I'd never succeed
I repeated the words 'I can't do it' frequently, lacking confidence in myself.

But I always knew something more was out there for me
Despite my negativity, I had an inkling that there was more to life than I was seeing.

It's a fine line to walk between heaven and tragedy
Life is unpredictable, and every move we make is a gamble between achieving success and encountering turmoil.

If I'm drawn from the edge, will I land where I wanna be?
If I take risks and go off the beaten path, will I end up where I want to be?

And just in time it was right in front of me
The opportunity to achieve success came just when I needed it most.

When you opened my eyes, it was then that I knew I was free
You enlightened me and showed me what I was capable of, and I felt liberated.

You showed me the light that was always inside of me
Before, I didn't realize that I had a strong light within me that could guide me through challenges.

Just in time you were there to rescue me
At the most opportune moment, you came into my life and saved me from self-doubt.

Now I can see
My newfound perspective on life allows me to see things more clearly.

Now I'm not afraid to be alive
I'm no longer scared to take risks and truly live my life.

Now I believe
I have faith in myself and my abilities.

I won't fall down without a fight
I won't let failure hold me back without putting up a fight.

With the world on top of me
Even when the weight of the world is on my shoulders,

I'll become the man I'm meant to be
I will grow into the best version of myself.

Oh oh oh oh oh woah woah
Musical interlude.

Alive
Celebrating the freedom and vitality that comes with living life to the fullest.

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