Alive
Schiller Lyrics


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It gets cold the moment you close your eyes
And so terribly dark.
It gets cold the moment I feel your pulse.
With no blood in your heart.

Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home.
It gets cold the moment you see the light
With no love in your heart.

Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night

Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
You make me feel alive

It gets real the moment you loose your grip.
And life tears you apart.
It get's real the moment you see the light.
With no love in your heart

Dream when you drift off tonight
And follow me home.

Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night

Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
You make me feel alive

Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
Oh, every night I can feel you.
Oh, every night

Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Hold me close and don't let me go.
Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.




Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Schiller’s song “Alive” speak about the power of love, even in the face of death. The first stanza speaks about the coldness that accompanies death, both physically and emotionally, and the singer’s desire to be with their loved one even after they’ve passed. The second stanza continues with a description of dreams, and how they can bring comfort even in times of despair. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the importance of the loved one and their ability to make the singer feel alive. The final stanza speaks about the pain of loss, and how it can make life feel real in a way that nothing else can.


Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the nature of love and loss. It acknowledges the darkness and pain of death, while also emphasizing the hope and light that love can bring. The lyrics are relatively simple, but they are delivered with great emotion and sincerity, making them easy to connect with and relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

It gets cold the moment you close your eyes
When you close your eyes, you lose touch with reality and its coldness envelops you in a terrible darkness.


And so terribly dark.
The darkness that takes over is so intense that it feels like it's suffocating you.


It gets cold the moment I feel your pulse.
When I feel your pulse, it's like your blood is draining out, leaving your heart without energy and causing you to feel the icy grip of death.


With no blood in your heart.
When your heart has no blood, life itself loses its vitality and warmth, and death's grip takes over.


Dream when you drift off tonight
When you fall asleep and dream, you are able to escape into a different world filled with possibilities and hope.


And follow me home.
In your dreams, you can follow me home, wherever home happens to be, and find refuge in a place of love and joy.


It gets cold the moment you see the light
When you feel like you're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, you realize that there is no love in your heart to make that light shine brighter.


With no love in your heart.
Without love, life's joys can feel empty and unfulfilling, leading to a sense of being lost and alone.


Oh, every night I can feel you.
Even when you're not physically present, you remain a part of me, and I can always perceive your presence and feel your influence on my life.


Oh, when I'm lost and alone.
When I feel lost or alone, your intangible support and guidance is what helps me find my way back to a place of security and hope.


Lift your voice and sing to the deep sky.
Raise your voice and let your spirit soar, reaching out to the infinite expanses of the universe, and letting your energy and vitality fill the world around you.


Hold me close and don't let me go.
In moments of intimacy and physical touch, there's a sense of belonging and connection that is essential to feeling alive and full of energy.


Spread your tiny wings 'cause you are flying high.
Even if you feel small and insignificant, there is always a possibility to grow and reach greater heights, to free yourself from the constraints that hold you back and fly freely towards your dreams.


Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Your very presence in my life is what gives me the energy and vitality to live fully, to find joy and hope even in times of darkness and pain.


You make me feel alive
Your love and support give me the strength to face challenges and grow, revitalizing my spirit and giving me hope for a brighter tomorrow.


It gets real the moment you loose your grip.
When you lose your grip on your life, when things start to fall apart, reality comes crashing in and you can no longer escape into the dreams or illusions that sustain you.


And life tears you apart.
When life does not go according to plan, when we experience failure or loss, it can be devastating and cause us to feel helpless and alone.


Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Despite the pain and struggles of life, your support and love provide me with a sense of hope and energy, helping me to overcome these difficulties and grow stronger.


Oh, I swear you make me feel alive.
Your very presence in my life is what gives me the energy and vitality to live fully, to find joy and hope even in times of darkness and pain.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER VON DEYLEN

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Edu

No doubts, Adam Young has the best male voice in the world.

Briana Hawkins

I love this song, This feels like the soundtrack to an epic adventure in some extreme environmental dimensional world. It should be in one of a scene in a movie.

LPS Taylor

I have a theory that Adam Young was born in heaven.

SidArt

Nobel prize to you

cheesewizz

I love you

Ruth River Silverstone

I dont know why I just think that people that have this kind of voice is awesome cause their voice brings a cheery mood.. like owl city

gev10able

ahhhh.... so nice...haaah... When Adam starts singing the "oh" parts I'm like taken to another dimension. The silky air is flowing through my skin. The breaks in this song are just ethereal.

JessicatMC

This feels like the soundtrack to an epic adventure in some extreme environment. It should be in a movie.

MazeMaker4Life

Extreme hill biome 😂

Brickspiration

2018 and I still love this song

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