The song and music video feature Robin Clark, who had previously worked with David Bowie and Luther Vandross. Zbigniew Rybczyński directed the music video. He also directed the video for "All the Things She Said," the third single from the same album.
It was re-released in 1992 as a double A-side with "Love Song" to promote the band's Glittering Prize 81/92 collection. Around the same time, it was used on trailers for BSkyB's recently acquired coverage of FA Premier League matches. The double A-side reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
Spin magazine's review of the album Once Upon a Time had mixed messages about the song saying that the song was an "ornate epic", but that the lyrics are so vague that the band "only describes nirvana without attaining it".
Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds Lyrics
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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
"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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
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@janvanderstraaten7499
It happened last week. My mother was in the nursery home in the Netherlands, she is 90 years old and in the last days of her life. My wife and me were in the car, coming from Denmark on our way to the Netherlands, to make sure to be in time before she passed away. When we were half an hour on the road, we got a phone call from the nursery home, that my mother just passed away. We did not make it and were too late. I pulled the car aside on a parking lot, and just when we stopped, the Simple Minds - Alive and kicking was played on the Danish radio. Just on the exact moment that we heard that my mam passed away. My wife and and me hugged each other and bursted in tears. I miss you mam, R.I.P., be alive and kicking in heaven.
@miguelangelobregonmoreno6984
One thing I learned when my dad pass away is that he is always in my mind and my heart.....and one day we will see again
@mphomolapo1950
So sad
@Ma-my4jx
Much love ❤❤
@robertringseis1925
Perfect Song for Such a sad moment
@Martingray7875
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@gitano045
Coming out of Depression....is not easy, I'm glad I did..Thank you God almighty..Alive and Kicking.
@meleikalopez2313
Hang in there everyday you are winning. Even though it may not feel that way right now. I love you even though I know you. I also suffer under the bullied by depression. Try JW.Org it truly helps you understand all these things better.
@cjturner2008
I wish and pray I cld
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