Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds Lyrics


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You turn me on
You lift me up
Like the sweetest cup I'd share with you
You lift me up
Don't you ever stop, I'm here with you
Now it's all or nothing
'Cause you say you'll follow through
You follow me, and i, i, I follow you

What you gonna do when things go wrong?
What you gonna do when it all cracks up?
What you gonna do when the love burns down?
What you gonna do when the flames go up?
Who is gonna come and turn the tide?
What's it gonna take to make a dream survive?
Who's got the touch to calm the storm inside?
Who's gonna save you?
Alive and kicking
Stay until your love is
Alive and kicking
Stay 'til your love is
Until your love is, alive

Oh
You lift me up
To the crucial top, so I can see
Oh you lead me on, till the feelings come
And the lights that shine on
But if that don't mean nothing
Like if someday it should fall through
You'll take me home where the magic's from
And I'll be with you

What you gonna do when things go wrong?
What you gonna do when it all cracks up?
What you gonna do when the love burns down?
What you gonna do when the flames go up?
Who is gonna come and turn the tide?
What's it gonna take to make a dream survive?
Who's got the touch to calm the storm inside?
Don't say goodbye, don't say goodbye
In the final seconds who's gonna save you?

Ooh oh, oh oh
Alive and kicking
Oh stay until your love is
Love is
Alive and kicking
Ooh oh, oh oh
Alive and kicking
Oh stay until your love is, love is
Alive and kicking

Ooh oh
Alive and kicking
Stay until your love is
Alive and kicking, oh

Stay until your love is




Alive and kicking, oh
Stay until your love

Overall Meaning

"Alive and Kicking" is a song by Simple Minds and was released in 1985 as a lead single from their album "Once Upon a Time." The song is an uplifting anthem about love, hope, and perseverance. The opening lines of the song, "You turn me on, You lift me up" evoke feelings of joy and positivity. The singer is motivated by the love of his life, who encourages him to follow his dreams and stay hopeful.


The chorus of the song asks a series of rhetorical questions about what one should do when life throws unexpected challenges, and love seems to be fading away. The song questions who will save you when things go wrong, what it takes to make your dreams survive and who will calm the storm inside of you. The answer to all these questions is to stay alive and keep fighting. The song's main message is about the importance of keeping love alive and kicking.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that sometimes things may fall apart, but he remains optimistic that his love will guide him. The lyrics, "You'll take me home where the magic's from, And I'll be with you," shows that the singer's partner is his refuge, a place where he finds peace and comfort. The song ends with the singer pleading to his love to stay with him until his love is alive and kicking.


Overall, "Alive and Kicking" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to stay positive and keep fighting for their dreams. It emphasizes the importance of love and the need to have a supportive partner who motivates us to be our best selves.


Line by Line Meaning

You turn me on
You make me feel alive and inspired


You lift me up
You elevate me and make me feel special


Like the sweetest cup I'd share with you
You are the perfect compliment to my life, like a sweet cup of tea shared with a loved one


You lift me up
You continue to lift me up and make me feel valued


Don't you ever stop, I'm here with you
Please don't ever stop bringing joy to my life because I'm here to stay


Now it's all or nothing
We must commit to each other completely


'Cause you say you'll follow through
Because you promise to keep your word


You follow me, and i, i, I follow you
We will support and stand by each other


What you gonna do when things go wrong?
What will you do when the tough times come?


What you gonna do when it all cracks up?
What will you do when everything falls apart?


What you gonna do when the love burns down?
What will you do when the passion fades away?


What you gonna do when the flames go up?
What will you do when emotions run high?


Who is gonna come and turn the tide?
Who can help when things seem hopeless?


What's it gonna take to make a dream survive?
What must we do to keep our hopes and aspirations alive?


Who's got the touch to calm the storm inside?
Who can bring peace and comfort during difficult times?


Who's gonna save you?
Who will be there to rescue and support you?


Alive and kicking
We are still strong and full of life


Stay until your love is
Don't leave until our love is fully realized


Until your love is, alive
Until our love is fully alive and thriving


Oh you lead me on, till the feelings come
You guide me to happiness until I realize my true feelings


And the lights that shine on
The brightness that surrounds us


But if that don't mean nothing
If it all seems meaningless


Like if someday it should fall through
If our love eventually fades


You'll take me home where the magic's from
You will take me back to where our love began


And I'll be with you
And I will stay by your side


Don't say goodbye, don't say goodbye
Let's not give up on each other


In the final seconds who's gonna save you?
Who will be there for you when time is running out?


Alive and kicking
We are still fighting and persevering


Stay until your love is
Don't give up until our love is fully realized


Alive and kicking
We will continue to thrive and live fully


Stay until your love is, love is
Stay with me until our love is complete and undeniable




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL

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@Cocinemosjuntos

If you enjoyed this music in the 80s, congratulations. If you are reading this, it means, that you are alive and kicking. Hope you live many more years because life is beautiful.

@DuckDodgers69

Of course I am, wouldn't have it any other way

@jeffhullender449

yes go for it! one of my favs!
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@af4od02

I am so happy to know all our favorite songs videos are still available on YouTube.

@neliorosa6357

Vivo e curtindo essa relΓ­quia πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

@r4h4al

Thank you.

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@NuclearMango.

I'll be 60 years old this year. I've lived almost six decades and yet, the best music still came from the 80's. And there's not just one powerhouse group. There were dozens and dozens. Simple Minds may have been just one of many but they were never just Simple Minds. Their music rocked stadiums, night clubs, and many private parties in the Air Force dorms. We had the best music, the best clothes, and the biggest hair. Never been another decade like it. Never will be.

@joshualuckyguy6205

Well said.. πŸ‘πŸ‘

@roaddawg538

Awesome it was . fuck yeah!

@ericgrafton652

got to love the youth making fun of our cloths (even what I wear today). this is the same group that wear only yoga pant's and hoodie sweatshirts from Under Armor and Dick's Sporting goods.

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