Still Alive
Sidestep Lyrics

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Fools die and I'm still alive
But not much to look at
And I ain't much to hear
You think I'll listen
You've got the wrong idea
You need to take a breather
You never fucking listen
Fuck that me neither

Bad weather but I'm out pissing
Trying to dodge the snakes in the grass
The one who lives gets the last laugh
Won't let you fuck with my thoughts
Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Full moon, out barking
Left my apartment sleepwalking
You're not kind, just soft
Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Sit down I despise the shit you say
Keep quiet about anything, any day
Shut the fuck up
Ill advised words coming from the mouths we hate
Ill advised words coming from the mouths we hate
Trying to dodge the snakes in the grass
The one who lives gets the last laugh
Won't let you fuck with my thoughts
Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Full moon, out barking
Left my apartment sleepwalking
You're not kind, just soft
Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Fools die

And I'm still alive
What's up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sidestep's song "Still Alive" speak of resilience in the face of adversity. The song's protagonist has survived and overcome the obstacles that have caused other "fools" to perish. However, the singer does not see himself as attractive or appealing in any way. The listener is warned not to expect the singer to be a good listener, as he or she is not. The singer has no time for ignorance or arrogance and demands that others respect him or her. The singer encourages the listener to be vigilant and to beware of the hidden dangers that lurk in the grass. The singer is a survivor who laughs last, but he or she is not willing to allow anyone to mess with his or her mind. The lyrics suggest that those who are successful in life are those who are wise and careful, and that foolishness leads to failure and death.

Line by Line Meaning

Fools die and I'm still alive
Despite the foolishness around me, I have managed to survive and thrive

But not much to look at
While I may not be physically impressive, I am still capable and resilient

And I ain't much to hear
Despite my tough exterior, I may not always be willing to listen to others' opinions or advice

You think I'll listen
Others may assume that I am open to hearing what they have to say, but that is not always the case

You've got the wrong idea
Others may misunderstand my intentions or my character, and I am not obliged to correct them

You need to take a breather
Sometimes it's best for everyone to step back and calm down before continuing a heated discussion

You never fucking listen
My reputation for being unresponsive or resistant to feedback is well-known among those around me

Fuck that me neither
I am not interested in changing my ways or my behavior based on others' opinions or expectations

Bad weather but I'm out pissing
I am not fazed by adversity or obstacles - I will continue to do what I want regardless of the circumstances

Trying to dodge the snakes in the grass
I am constantly on guard against people who may be trying to deceive or manipulate me

The one who lives gets the last laugh
Outlasting one's enemies or competitors is the ultimate victory

Won't let you fuck with my thoughts
I am fiercely protective of my own inner monologue and will not tolerate others trying to influence or sway me

Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Others need to focus on their own priorities and stop trying to distract or derail me

Full moon, out barking
I am energetic and passionate about what I believe in, and will not hesitate to speak up when necessary

Left my apartment sleepwalking
Sometimes I may be on autopilot, going through the motions without fully engaging in what's going on around me

You're not kind, just soft
Others may appear to be friendly or good-natured, but I am not fooled by their facade

Sit down I despise the shit you say
I have no patience for people who spout nonsense or make foolish claims

Keep quiet about anything, any day
Sometimes it's better to stay silent and avoid needless conflict or drama

Shut the fuck up
I am not above using harsh language to make my point clear

Ill advised words coming from the mouths we hate
Others may have opinions or beliefs that we strongly disagree with - and we are not afraid to call them out on it

Trying to dodge the snakes in the grass
I remain vigilant against those who may be trying to deceive or manipulate me

The one who lives gets the last laugh
Outlasting one's enemies or competitors is the ultimate victory

Won't let you fuck with my thoughts
I am fiercely protective of my own inner monologue and will not tolerate others trying to influence or sway me

Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Others need to focus on their own priorities and stop trying to distract or derail me

Full moon, out barking
I am energetic and passionate about what I believe in, and will not hesitate to speak up when necessary

Left my apartment sleepwalking
Sometimes I may be on autopilot, going through the motions without fully engaging in what's going on around me

You're not kind, just soft
Others may appear to be friendly or good-natured, but I am not fooled by their facade

Get your head in the game before I rip it off
Others need to focus on their own priorities and stop trying to distract or derail me

Fools die
People who are reckless or careless will eventually meet their downfall

And I'm still alive
Despite the dangers and risks all around me, I am still standing strong

What's up
A casual greeting or inquiry as to how one is doing

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andreas Ghazanfary, Hugo Sundberg, John Rundlöw, Nils Jutblad, Viktor Stridh

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