Come Alive
Zendaya/Daniel Everidge/Keala Settle/Hugh Jackman 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 (whoa)

I see it in 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, oh, you'll never, never be the same

We will be the light that's turning
Bottle up but 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 we know we can't be go back again
To the world that we were living in
'Cause we're dreaming with our 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

Break free
Break free

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 we know we can't be go back again
To the world that we were living in
'Cause we're dreaming with our eyes wide open
(Hey)

When the world becomes a fantasy
And you're more than you could ever be
'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open (the world becomes a fantasy)
(Yeah, yeah)
And we know we can't be go back again
To the world that we were living in
'Cause we're dreaming with our eyes wide open

'Cause we're dreaming with our eyes wide open





So come alive (come alive)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a call to action for anyone who feels stuck in their life, unsure of their purpose, and unable to break out of their current state. The song begins by describing the feeling of being trapped, of stumbling through each day and feeling like a zombie. The lyrics suggest that while you may think you have no other options, you can "flip the switch" and brighten up your life. The sun is up, the colors are blinding, and the world is waiting for you to leave behind your narrow mind and come alive.


The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "come alive," to light their light and reach for the sky. The lyrics acknowledge that breaking free from your old life can be scary - you may be afraid to step outside and reveal yourself to the world. But as the song says, "No more living in those shadows." If you choose to come alive, you will never be the same.


The bridge of the song is an invitation to anyone who's bursting with a dream or searching for a way to break free. These people are called to come together, to hear the call and break free from their old lives. The song ends with a final exhortation to come alive, because with your eyes wide open, anything is possible.


Line by Line Meaning

You stumble through your days
You wander aimlessly through your life


Got your head hung low
You feel defeated and dejected


Your skies a shade of grey
Your life feels dull and colorless


Like a zombie in a maze
You are lost and running on autopilot


You're asleep inside
You are not living your life to the fullest


But you can shake awake
You have the power to awaken and take control of your life


'Cause you're just a dead man walking
You feel like you're barely surviving


Thinking that's your only option
You believe there are no other choices available to you


But you can flip the switch and brighten up your darkest day
You can choose to change your attitude and outlook, even in difficult times


Sun is up and the color's blinding
There are endless opportunities in life for new experiences


Take the world and redefine it
You can create your own path in life


Leave behind your narrow mind
You should let go of limiting beliefs and embrace new possibilities


You'll never be the same
Your life will be transformed for the better


Come alive, come alive
Awaken to your full potential


Go and light your light
Show the world your bright potential


Let it burn so bright
Unleash your passion and let it shine


Reaching up
Striving for something greater


To the sky
Reaching for the stars


And it's open wide
The world is full of endless possibilities


You're electrified
You are energized and excited about your potential


When the world becomes a fantasy
When life seems too good to be true


And you're more than you could ever be
You realize your full potential and capabilities


'Cause you're dreaming with your eyes wide open
You are imagining a better version of your life while being fully present in reality


And you know you can't go back again
Once you have experienced growth and progress, you can't go back to your previous state


To the world that you were living in
To your previous way of life


So, come alive (whoa)
Embrace your potential and awaken to a new life


I see it in your eyes
I can see the potential within you


You believe that lie
You are holding onto limiting beliefs about yourself


That you need to hide your face
You feel ashamed of who you are


Afraid to step outside
You are fearful of trying new things


So you lock the door
You close yourself off from new experiences


But don't you stay that way
Don't let fear control your life


No more living in those shadows
Stop hiding from the world


You and me we know how that goes
I understand what it feels like to hide from the world


'Cause once you see it, oh, you'll never, never be the same
Once you realize your potential, your life will change forever


We will be the light that's turning
We can inspire change and positivity in the world


Bottle up but keep on shining
No matter how much you struggle, keep shining your light


You can prove there's more to you
You are capable of achieving great things


You cannot be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back


Come one
Everyone is welcome


Come all
Everyone is included


Come in
Join us


Come on
Let's go


To anyone who's bursting with a dream
To anyone who has big aspirations and goals


You hear the call
You feel a pull towards something greater


To anyone who's searching for a way to break free
To anyone who wants to break free from their current situation


Break free
Don't let anything hold you back


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm




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

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