Come Alive
Years & Years & Jess Glynne Lyrics


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You stumble through your days
Got your head hung low, your skies a shade of grey
Like a zombie in a maze
You're asleep inside, but you can shake awake

'Cause you're just a dead man walking
Thinking that's your only option
But you can flip the switch and brighten up your darkest day
Sun is up and the color's blinding
Take the world and redefine it
Leave behind your narrow mind
You'll never be the same

Come alive, come alive
Go and light your light, let it burn so bright
Reaching up to the sky
And it's open wide, you're electrified
When the world becomes a fantasy
And you're more than you could ever be
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
And you know you can't go back again
To the world that you were living in
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
So, come alive

I see it in your eyes (your eyes, your eyes)
You believe that lie that you need to hide your face
Afraid to step outside
So you lock the door, but don't you stay that way

No more living in those shadows
You and me, we know how that goes
'Cause once you see it all, you'll never, never be the same
Little bit of lightning striking
Bottle up to keep on shining
You can prove there's more to you
You cannot be afraid

Come alive, come alive
Go and light your light, let it burn so bright
Reaching up to the sky
And it's open wide, you're electrified
When the world becomes a fantasy
And you're more than you could ever be
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
And you know you can't go back again
To the world that you were living in
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
So, come alive

Come one, come all, come in, come on
To anyone who's bursting with a dream
Come one, come all, you hear the call
To anyone who's searching for a way to break free

Come alive, come alive (come alive)
Go and light your light
Let it burn so bright (go and light your light)
Reaching up to the sky (reaching up to the sky, yeah)
And it's open wide, you're electrified
When the world becomes a fantasy
And you're more than you could ever be
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open (dreaming with your eyes wide open)
And you know you can't go back again (go back again)
To the world that you were living in (no no no no)
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
When the world becomes a fantasy (Oh, a fantasy)
And you're more than you could ever be
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open (you're dreaming with your eyes wide open)
And you know you can't go back again
To the world that we were living in




'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
So come alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Come Alive" by Years & Years and Jess Glynne is an uplifting tune that urges listeners to break free from the monotony and darkness of their life and start living their dreams. The lyrics describe a person who feels trapped and lost in their own life, barely existing like a zombie. But the singers encourage the listener that there is another way of living - they can flip the switch and change their fortunes. The song implores the listener to leave their comfort zone, step out of the shadows, and discover the possibilities around them while dreaming with their eyes wide open. The lyrics are full of symbolism and metaphors, meant to inspire and empower. This song is all about taking charge of your life, chasing your dreams, and making things happen.


The music video of 'Come Alive' features one woman who is feeling trapped and lost in her life. She is stuck in a cycle of waking up, going to work, and going to bed. She breaks free of this cycle upon seeing a flyer about a dance performance. She attends the performance and becomes inspired, before ultimately joining the dance group, letting go of her fears and living her dream.


Line by Line Meaning

You stumble through your days
You walk through life aimlessly and without direction.


Got your head hung low, your skies a shade of grey
You feel depressed and hopeless, like there is no hope or light in your life.


Like a zombie in a maze
You feel trapped in life and just going through the motions day after day without any purpose or direction.


You're asleep inside, but you can shake awake
You feel numb or disconnected to the world around you, but you have the power to awaken and engage in life.


'Cause you're just a dead man walking
You're going through life without any passion or joy, like you're just existing and not truly living.


Thinking that's your only option
You believe that this dull and lifeless state is all there is for you and that you have no other options.


But you can flip the switch and brighten up your darkest day
You have the power to change your perspective and bring light and positivity to even the darkest days.


Sun is up and the color's blinding
The world is full of beauty and vibrancy that can be overwhelming in a good way.


Take the world and redefine it
You can choose to see the world in a new and positive light, allowing yourself to break free from negative patterns and perceptions.


Leave behind your narrow mind
You must let go of limited beliefs and attitudes that keep you from truly experiencing the world and yourself.


You'll never be the same
Once you begin to see the world in a new light and embrace positive change, you will never be able to go back to your old self.


Come alive, come alive
Embrace life and all its possibilities.


Go and light your light, let it burn so bright
Embody and express your authentic self, letting your light shine brightly for all to see.


Reaching up to the sky
Embrace limitless possibilities and aim high for your dreams and goals.


And it's open wide, you're electrified
Once you embrace your authentic self and open yourself up to possibilities, you will feel exhilarated and invigorated.


When the world becomes a fantasy
Once you let go of old thought patterns and embrace possibilities, the world can become a magical and fantastic place.


And you're more than you could ever be
You will find strength and potential within yourself that you never knew existed.


'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
You will have a new perspective on life, allowing you to see possibilities and opportunities that were previously hidden.


And you know you can't go back again
Once you have begun to change within yourself, you will not be able to go back to old patterns or attitudes.


To the world that you were living in
The old way of life and thought patterns that kept you in a limited and negative state before.


I see it in your eyes (your eyes, your eyes)
I can see the pain and hopelessness in your eyes.


You believe that lie that you need to hide your face
You believe that you need to hide who you are and your true feelings from the world, which keeps you feeling trapped and disconnected.


Afraid to step outside
You're scared to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone to try something new.


So you lock the door, but don't you stay that way
You may feel like shutting yourself off from the world, but you have the power to change and break free from old patterns.


No more living in those shadows
It's time to stop living in fear and break free from the shadows of your old self.


You and me, we know how that goes
I have been where you are and understand how difficult it can be to break free from negative patterns and perceptions.


Cause once you see it all, you'll never, never be the same
Once you have seen the possibility of light and change, you will never be able to go back to your old way of living.


Little bit of lightning striking
A spark of inspiration or positivity that ignites positive change within you.


Bottle up to keep on shining
Take hold of that spark and let it grow and shine, fueling your journey towards positivity and growth.


You can prove there's more to you
You have the power to prove the world and yourself wrong and show that you are capable of growth and change.


You cannot be afraid
It's important to not let fear of change or the unknown hold you back from embracing positive change and growth in your life.


Come one, come all, come in, come on
Everyone is invited to embrace positivity and change in their lives.


To anyone who's bursting with a dream
For those who are full of passion and desire to achieve their dreams and goals.


To anyone who's searching for a way to break free
For those who feel trapped or stuck, seeking a way to break free from negativity and embrace positive change.


So come alive
Embrace positivity, growth, and the true potential within yourself.




Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Paul, Benj Pasek

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Comments from YouTube:

@peruviansinger11

Definitely getting Michael Jackson vibes and I’m loving it.

@KaizerAeon551

That's what I thought of after like 8 seconds from the start lol

@kenzokenzo

Exactly

@ruggybakku7273

omg i was thinking the same thing

@miket2913

You ain’t lying

@gjugany

Richard Swieton you beat me to it

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@yuri-ok6rl

I think this is the most “reimagined” so far. I love it.

@prithvishbanerjee6922

yes.. this one and from now on.. rest are also good but quite similar to original..

@dylanchichester3120

yes i always listen to this and my friends think im crazy. great song!!!!

@rjjcms1

Yes,this one is the biggest departure from the original arrangement I've heard so far.

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