Movement. It brings inevitable change through connection. This is what Schaeffer seeks to bring to the world with creativity, endurance, and hope in their music...a better ability to connect, which creates movement, which brings change. Idealistic? Unrealistic? Perhaps, but if Schaeffer settled for anything less right out of the gate, then what would be the point?
Places of discovery, times of skepticism, moments of doubt, and revelations of truth all played their part in the forming of the album No Ordinary People. With the tenacity to be genuinely honest in all that they do, songs that stand out from others in modern music, and performances impossible to forget, its obvious both where and how Schaeffer will be standing wherever they go...connected.
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Alive
Schaeffer Lyrics
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And make this old house new
Not with brick but with you
And now I feel so alive...
Oh, make these words true
And this time for you
And now I feel so alive...
All these years spent on myself
I found solace in mediocrity
So won't you take this canvas from the shelf
And paint a portrait with me
And now I feel so alive...
The lyrics to Schaeffer's song "Alive" are an invitation to someone to break through the mundane and bring new life and purpose to a familiar setting. The first two lines "Oh break on through, And make this old house new" are a metaphor for the singer inviting someone to break down the barriers that have kept them limited and to enter into a new exciting world. The use of the phrase "old house" represents a pre-existing structure, whether it be a physical dwelling or a state of mind that has grown stale and outdated.
The following lines "Not with brick but with you" represent the idea that the person invited has the ability to bring new life to whatever is stagnant, in this case not through physical means but through charisma and inspiration. This idea is further supported in the refrain, where the singer declares, "And now I feel so alive..."
The second verse continues the motif of artistic creation and collaboration. The idea is that the singer has spent too many years focusing on themselves, and in doing so has found only mediocrity. They recognize that they need someone else to create something truly inspiring, and call for the person they are addressing to join in a creative endeavor. The line "And make these words true, and this time for you" can be interpreted as making promises that are meant to be kept and are for the betterment of both parties involved.
Overall, the lyrics to Schaeffer's song "Alive" are an invitation to shake off the boring and the stale, inviting someone to join in a new inspired journey that is full of creativity and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh break on through
Persevere and overcome any obstacles in your way
And make this old house new
Renew and transform your life and surroundings
Not with brick but with you
You are the catalyst for change and personal growth
And now I feel so alive...
Experience an increased sense of energy and vitality
Oh, make these words true
Manifest your goals and desires into a tangible reality
And this time for you
Prioritize your own growth and well-being
And now I feel so alive...
Experience an increased sense of energy and vitality
All these years spent on myself
Time wasted on self-centered pursuits
I found solace in mediocrity
I settled for average and did not strive for excellence
So won't you take this canvas from the shelf
Collaborate with someone to create something beautiful and meaningful
And paint a portrait with me
Create something lasting and memorable together
And now I feel so alive...
Experience an increased sense of energy and vitality
Contributed by Makayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.