1. Is a band featuring Hot Water M… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named The Draft:
1. Is a band featuring Hot Water Music members Jason Black, George Rebelo and Chris Wollard. The band also features guitarist Todd Rockhill of Black Cougar Shock Unit, Discount and a host of other Gainesville, Florida based acts.
The Draft formed soon after the departure of singer/guitarist Chuck Ragan from Hot Water Music. The three remaining members of the band wanted to continue making music together, but decided not to continue under the Hot Water Music name, choosing instead to start fresh.
In 2006, The Draft began touring. Their debut album, In A Million Pieces, was released on September 12, 2006.
2. Is a British Pop band which released the albums The Draft and Kill Youselfishness. There is not a lot of information on them.
Alive or Dead
The Draft Lyrics
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at six A.M.
the world's waking up
and coming in with a warrant
it's still not light
but I hope you're all set to go
cause you're going
either alive or dead
to watch it all fade to black
as it goes by the window take it away
it's another day
the last thing that I said
I was wishing for a bed
with my hands around my head
and last night on my breath
but it's all right
cause I'm ready and set to go
never respectable
but I'm going
either alive or dead
or in a million pieces wasting away
to watch it all fade to black
as it goes by the window take it away
it's another day
The Draft's song "Alive or Dead" is a powerful depiction of facing the challenges of a new day and the unknown future. The lyrics describe the singer waking up to the world, not fully light yet, but already feeling like there's a warrant out for their life. The urgency of the situation is palpable as the singer declares that regardless of what happens, they are going "either alive or dead or in a million pieces wasting away".
The second verse reveals that the singer is already feeling exhausted and wishing for the comfort of a bed, but they are also ready to face the day ahead. The mention of "last night on my breath" hints at a wild and potentially destructive lifestyle. However, the singer seems to be at peace with who they are and ready to face whatever difficulties lie ahead.
Overall, "Alive or Dead" is a song about confronting the unknown and facing it head-on, whether the outcome is life or death. It speaks to the idea of living life to the fullest and taking risks, even if it means facing the consequences head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
The first thing that I heard at six A.M.
I woke up to the sound of the world starting a new day
the world's waking up and coming in with a warrant
The world is starting with all its power and authority
it's still not light but I hope you're all set to go
It's early, but I hope you're ready to face the day ahead
cause you're going either alive or dead or in a million pieces wasting away
Your fate for the day is uncertain; it could be good or bad or anything in between
to watch it all fade to black as it goes by the window take it away
To watch the day end and everything turn dark, while letting it all go
it's another day
It's just another day, like the countless ones before it
the last thing that I said I was wishing for a bed
Before going to sleep, I was wishing for a place to rest
with my hands around my head and last night on my breath
I was holding onto the memories of the night before with a heavy heart
but it's all right cause I'm ready and set to go
But it's okay because I'm ready to face the new day ahead
never respectable but I'm going
I might not be in the best position or state, but I'm still moving forward
either alive or dead or in a million pieces wasting away
Once again, my fate for the day is uncertain and could be anything
to watch it all fade to black as it goes by the window take it away
Once again, watching the day end and everything turn dark
it's another day
And once again, it's just another day in the cycle of life
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.