Forming in 2008, the band worked up a strong following in Australia's pop-punk scene, playing shows with bands such as Fireworks, Heroes for Hire and The Wonder Years; before gaining a substantial international profile through extensive touring of North American and Europe.
In June 2010, the band released an EP, All Shapes and Disguises. In November of that year, their second EP entitled Consider This was released. The band released four singles - "Breaking and Entering," "Starlight," "Listening" and "Let It Land" - from their debut album, What Are You So Scared Of?, which was released in Australia on October 14th, 2011. The record was officially released in the UK and US on October 2012.
A new single, "Breakdown," was released at the start of 2013 and featured vocals from Good Charlotte's Benji Madden. This was a standalone single, and did not appear on the band's second studio album, The Other Side. The album was released September 6th, 2013 and featured three singles - "The Ocean," "Come Home" and "Lonely Girl," the latter of which has amassed over one million views for its music video on YouTube.
In March 2014, the band released a new single, "The Edge." It is the lead single from the soundtrack to The Amazing Spider-Man 2; and features footage from the movie in its video.
On October 30th 2015, the band announced that their third studio album, Limitless would be released on March 4th 2016. The announcement coincided with the release of the first single, "Human Interaction". Other singles from the album include "To Be Free", "Drive" and "How Does It Feel?".
The group announced they had signed to Hopeless Records and UNFD on April 3rd 2017, and released a standalone single, "World Away".
On October 16th 2017, they released a single, "Temple" and announced their fourth album, Underworld. The album was released on January 12th 2018. "Crack My Heart" and "Disappear" featuring PVRIS' Lynn Gunn were also released as singles from the album.
Safe
Tonight Alive Lyrics
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And I don't recall breathing steady ever since you've been in my life
So let me catch my breath before you steal it once again
I should be tired by now
I swear it; and my heart, you know I'll wear it on my sleeve
For everyone to see that I am yours and you belong to me
And nothing in this world could ever make me this happy
So don't fall asleep
I'm yours to keep
And from here on in
I'm giving it everything, 'cause
Nothing compares to what we share
I don't have a care in the world
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
As long as you're around
I'll be safe and sound
And I'm dying to know what it is that you're thinking
And I'm desperate to know why it is that I'm sinking
So deep beneath my sheets
And I'm struggling to find sleep, 'cause I've been
Retracing the steps that we took
And remembering the way that you held me as I shook
In the rain, and I knew that I would never be the same
So don't fall asleep
I'm yours to keep
And from here on in
I'm giving it everything, 'cause
Nothing compares to what we share
I don't have a care in the world
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
As long as you're around
I'll be safe
Yeah safe and sound
Safe and sound
You turned my life around
So far off the ground
Pick me up, I'm falling down
And it's all because of you
And I don't know what to do
I'm falling in
I think I'm falling in love with you, because
Nothing compares to what we share
I don't have a care in the world
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
As long as you're around
I'll be safe and sound
Yeah I'll be
Yeah, yeah I'll be safe
Yeah I'll be safe
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
Down
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
Down
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
As long as you're around
I'll be safe and sound
The lyrics of "Safe" by Tonight Alive are about the feeling of being safe and secure in a relationship with someone who means everything to you. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer is so focused on this person that she can't see anything else around her, and that her breathing is affected by their presence. She expresses her love for this person and how happy they make her feel, wearing her heart on her sleeve and declaring that she is entirely theirs. The chorus is about this sense of security and how nothing else in the world matters as long as they have each other. The second verse suggests that the singer is somewhat anxious about the intensity of her feelings and is struggling to sleep, possibly due to the vulnerability of falling in love. The bridge of the song talks about how this person has lifted the singer up and turned her world around, and how she doesn't know what she would do without them.
Overall, the song is a sweet and romantic tribute to the feeling of being safe and loved in a committed relationship. The lyrics have a sense of vulnerability and openness, with the singer revealing her deepest emotions and declaring her love for the other person. The sense of security and comfort that she feels in their relationship is a recurring theme throughout the song, making it a heartfelt and emotional love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't see through the sides of my eyes
I can't quite fully comprehend what I'm feeling or experiencing
And I don't recall breathing steady ever since you've been in my life
Your presence has made me feel a sense of excitement or nervousness that affects my breathing
So let me catch my breath before you steal it once again
Being with you can leave me breathless or overwhelmed, so I need a moment to recover before continuing
I should be tired by now
I should be exhausted from all the emotion and energy you bring out in me
I swear it; and my heart, you know I'll wear it on my sleeve
I'm committed to this relationship and I'm not afraid to show it to the world
For everyone to see that I am yours and you belong to me
I want everyone to know that we are in a loving and exclusive relationship
And nothing in this world could ever make me this happy
You are the source of my happiness and I couldn't imagine it any other way
So don't fall asleep
Please don't leave me or drift away from me, even if it's just figuratively or emotionally
I'm yours to keep
I am committed to you and this relationship, and I belong to you as much as you belong to me
And from here on in
Starting now and moving forward
I'm giving it everything, 'cause
I'm fully invested in this relationship and willing to give it my all
Nothing compares to what we share
Our connection and love is unparalleled and cannot be compared to anything or anyone else
I don't have a care in the world
I'm blissfully happy with you and nothing else matters
Cause even if it all came crashing down
Even if everything were to fall apart or go wrong
As long as you're around
As long as we're together and have each other
I'll be safe and sound
I'll feel secure and protected with you by my side
And I'm dying to know what it is that you're thinking
I'm curious and eager to know your thoughts and feelings
And I'm desperate to know why it is that I'm sinking
I'm unsure why I feel so strongly for you, but I can't help but feel like I'm falling deeper and deeper
So deep beneath my sheets
Emotions and thoughts consume me, even when I'm alone and cocooned in bed
And I'm struggling to find sleep, 'cause I've been
My mind is preoccupied with you and I'm having a hard time falling asleep because of it
Retracing the steps that we took
Thinking back on all the moments and memories we've shared together
And remembering the way that you held me as I shook
I reminisce on how you comforted me during a difficult time
In the rain, and I knew that I would never be the same
I associate our time in the rain with a pivotal moment that changed my life and my relationship with you
Yeah safe and sound
I feel secure, comforted, and protected with you
You turned my life around
You have brought so much positivity and joy into my life
So far off the ground
I feel as if I'm elevated and enchanted because of you
Pick me up, I'm falling down
Even when things are tough, you are there to lift me up and support me
And it's all because of you
You are the sole cause of my happiness and contentment
I'm falling in
I'm starting to experience love and deeper feelings for you
I think I'm falling in love with you, because
I'm starting to realize the depth and significance of my feelings for you
Yeah I'll be safe
I find safety and security in our relationship
'Cause even if it all came crashing down
Even if everything were to fall apart or go wrong
Down
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis
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