Look Alive
Sal Ly Lyrics
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Scared of the future and our past feuds
Despondency then creeps in when we're set loose
Forgetting all that Christ done did for our rescue
But fears don't sink, our faith's king; oh oh
Heads up high as we sing; glory
Now I properly trust the king
With my property, possibly that's the whole thing
As we sing of the glory only Christ brings Only Christ brings
Ain't no time to be downcast
We gon' be alright
Ain't no time to look down now
We gon' be alright
Look alive bruh!
Gotta raise your head, gotta raise your head
Gotta raise your head high
Look alive bruh!
Gotta raise your head, gotta raise your head
Gotta raise your head high
We're rising and taking the allocation
Drawing the battle for what we came for
Speaking and making these declarations
Our words are full of life so we say now
No time for fear, your chance is here, I know you can
No time for fear, raise your glass and say
God is my force, and the force is with me yeah
Ain't no time to be downcast
We gon' be alright
Ain't no time to look down now
We gon' be alright
Look alive bruh!
Gotta raise your head, gotta raise your head
Gotta raise your head high
Look alive bruh!
Gotta raise your head, gotta raise your head
Gotta raise your head high
I feel fear, as my hearts stares
At my failures, I'm in despair
Love feels like air, need faith to dare
To dive in close and reach God's sphere
Cause everyday my heart beats further away
My heart is just so afraid
His word I put on replay
The strength that I find in his name
Aye aye aye
Everyday my heart beats further away
My heart is just so afraid
His word I put on replay
The strength that I find in his name
Aye aye aye
The lyrics of Sal Ly's song "Look Alive" express the struggle many people face in finding faith and hope in their lives. The first verse acknowledges how easily we can become stuck in despair, often forgetting the hope that comes with faith in Christ. The second verse is a call to action, urging us to raise our heads and find courage in the face of fear. The chorus reinforces this message with the reassurance that things will be alright if we keep pushing forward, and the repeated refrain "Look alive bruh!" serves as a rallying cry to stay present and engaged with the world.
The third verse is more introspective, acknowledging the fear and doubt that can hold us back from fully living. But instead of giving into those negative emotions, the singer turns to faith once again, finding strength in God's word and the power of his name. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the phrase "Aye aye aye" repeated several times, expressing a sense of wonder and gratitude at the newfound hope and purpose that comes from faith.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't live our lives like we suppose to
We're not living up to our full potential
Scared of the future and our past feuds
We're afraid of what's to come and haunted by our past mistakes
Despondency then creeps in when we're set loose
We become depressed and lose faith when we're left to our own devices
Forgetting all that Christ done did for our rescue
We forget the salvation and redemption that comes from Christ
But fears don't sink, our faith's king; oh oh
Our faith in Christ overpowers our fears
Heads up high as we sing; glory
We praise God with lifted heads
Now I properly trust the king
I now trust God fully and correctly
With my property, possibly that's the whole thing
I entrust all of my possessions to God
Fixed on God with straight wins
We're firmly focused on God's victory
As we sing of the glory only Christ brings, Only Christ brings
We sing of Christ's glory and recognize Him as the source of our salvation
Ain't no time to be downcast
We don't have time to be depressed or discouraged
We gon' be alright
God will take care of us
Ain't no time to look down now
We shouldn't be defeated or dejected
Look alive bruh!
Stay alert and aware
Gotta raise your head, gotta raise your head
Lift up your head and pay attention
Gotta raise your head high
Look up with confidence and faith
We're rising and taking the allocation
We're gaining strength and claiming our rightful place
Drawing the battle for what we came for
Fighting for what we believe in
Speaking and making these declarations
Speaking positive things into existence
Our words are full of life so we say now
We speak life-giving words
No time for fear, your chance is here, I know you can
There's no time to be afraid, seize the opportunity
Raise your glass and say, God is my force, and the force is with me yeah
Toast to God's strength and presence in our lives
I feel fear, as my hearts stares
I'm afraid and my heart is troubled
At my failures, I'm in despair
I'm sorrowful and hopeless over my mistakes
Love feels like air, need faith to dare
Love is intangible, so I need faith to take risks
To dive in close and reach God's sphere
To get closer to God's presence and power
Cause everyday my heart beats further away
Every day I feel more distant from God
His word I put on replay
I continuously listen to and meditate on God's Word
The strength that I find in his name, Aye aye aye
I find my strength in God's name
Writer(s): Samuel Suleman
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