Look Alive
Wait. Think. Fast. Lyrics
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There's an angst deriding good cheer, like a relic pulled from grasp
In the city there′s a great outcry, Oh the fire! Oh the fire!
In the city there's a great laughter heard from canyons over plains
Could it be that we've been this way too long?
Could it be that we′ve been this way too long?
Look alive, look alive there′s something in the world for you!
Look alive, look alive there's something in the day for you!
Look alive, look alive there's something in the day for you!
In the end there will be nothing here, but the way we came and went
In the city there′s a great outcry. Oh the fire! Oh the fire!
Could it be that we've been this way too long?
Could it be that we′ve been here for too long?
Look alive, look alive there's something in the world for you!
Look alive, look alive there's something in the day for you!
Look alive, look alive there′s someone in this world for you!
Look alive, look alive there′s something in the day for you!
The lyrics to "Look Alive" by Wait. Think. Fast. explore the concept of living life to the fullest while acknowledging that there may be a sense of longing or angst within all of us. The opening lines suggest that everyone has a desire for something more, whether they have "wings" or "scars" to get them there. However, there is also a sense of frustration at not being able to fully embrace joy and happiness, as though it is something just out of reach.
The chorus then encourages listeners to "look alive" and take advantage of what the world has to offer. There is an urgency in the repetition of the phrase, as if the band is trying to wake people up to the possibilities around them. The verses then return to the theme of feeling stuck in a rut and questioning whether we have been living the same way for too long. These lyrics are a call to action to find meaning and purpose in life and to embrace the beauty and wonder that surrounds us all.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a longing in all great hearts some with wings and some with scars
All great-hearted individuals have an innate desire for something, whether it be to fly high or to overcome past wounds
There's an angst deriding good cheer, like a relic pulled from grasp
A feeling of anxiety seems to always be present, even when times are good, like a precious item slipping from one's hands
In the city there's a great outcry, Oh the fire! Oh the fire!
In urban areas, there is often a sense of panic or crisis, as if a raging fire has caused chaos
In the city there's a great laughter heard from canyons over plains
But in those same cities, there can be an overwhelming sense of joy and celebration, echoing through the streets like laughter in a vast open space
Could it be that we've been this way too long?
Perhaps we have been stuck in these patterns or situations for too long and need a change
Look alive, look alive there's something in the world for you!
Wake up and pay attention, there is something waiting for you to discover or experience in this world
Look alive, look alive there's something in the day for you!
Every day holds the possibility of discovering something new and wonderful if one is present and aware
Look alive, look alive there's someone in this world for you!
There is someone out there waiting for you, either in friendship or love, if you are open and receptive to their presence
In the end there will be nothing here, but the way we came and went
When it all comes to an end, the only thing that remains is how we lived our lives, the impact we had, and the memories we created
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.