Releases by Rotersand have reached high positions in the German Alternative Charts, the Nordic Alternative Charts and the Dutch Alternative Charts. The band has also toured with Assemblage 23, has played at Dark City Festival and played Infest in 2006. They also accompanied Covenant on their Skyshaper tour, also in 2006. In 2009, they went with VNV Nation on their Of Faith, Power and Glory tour.
Alive
Rotersand Lyrics
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Where can I turn to, where can I run
Jesus, Jesus, what have we done
A sign of evil my name has become
You were my friend, my guide, my idol
And I lived my life at your command
Our love no one could rival
I kept my doubts for later
Played the game and played it by the rules
So I became your traitor
Never thought that I was just a tool
Alive and forced to live
Alive and no relief
The lyrics to Rotersand's "Alive" speak to the betrayal of an individual, who addresses Jesus in distress over the situation. The opening lines of the song are a desperate plea for understanding and guidance, expressing confusion over what they have done to become a "sign of evil." The individual reflects on their relationship with Jesus, stating that they viewed him as a friend, guide, and idol, living their life according to his command. However, despite their devotion, their love was not enough. They were left feeling betrayed and questioning how they were to understand the situation when they had kept their doubts to themselves previously.
The final two lines of the song are particularly poignant, providing a sense of hopelessness, "Alive and forced to live, Alive and no relief." The repetition of the word "alive" emphasizes the weight of the betrayal that this individual is feeling, and the lack of relief indicates that there is no end in sight.
Overall, the lyrics of "Alive" capture the pain of betrayal and the desperation that can accompany it, as well as the search for understanding and guidance in dark times.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, Jesus, what have I done
Expressing confusion and desperation about a past action that is regretted
Where can I turn to, where can I run
Feeling lost and hopeless, seeking a way out of a difficult situation
Jesus, Jesus, what have we done
Acknowledging collective responsibility for a bad outcome
A sign of evil my name has become
Feeling stigmatized or judged negatively by others for past mistakes
You were my friend, my guide, my idol
Acknowledging admiration for someone who had a significant impact on one's life
And I lived my life at your command
Feeling a lack of agency or control, having lived a life that was influenced by another person's desires
Our love no one could rival
Believing that a relationship was special and unparalleled
Tell me how was I to understand
Expressing confusion or lack of knowledge about a situation
I kept my doubts for later
Choosing to suppress one's suspicions or reservations instead of addressing them directly
Played the game and played it by the rules
Following societal norms and expectations even if doing so is personally uncomfortable or difficult
So I became your traitor
Betraying someone's trust or expectations, often due to conflicting interests
Never thought that I was just a tool
Feeling used or manipulated by someone else, without realizing it at the time
Alive and forced to live
Being alive and aware of the consequences of one's actions, even if they are painful
Alive and no relief
Experiencing ongoing pain or distress, without hope of alleviation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KRISCHAN JAN-ERIC WESENBERG, GUNTHER GERL, UDO HUEPPE
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@ANALBOOGER
I loved this song before it became relevant......now i love it even more!
@Sir-Loin_1976
I fucking love this song. So good.
@adriaanroosza
Thumbs up !!!
@annafox8620
Jesus what have we done?