The music video released for the song quickly amassed views due to its unique choreography, which led to the band signing a record deal with RCA Records and their first television performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
“still feel.” peaked at No. 21 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 25, 2021.
still feel.
half•alive Lyrics
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Feeling closer to the stars (Outer space)
I've been invaded by the dark (Can't escape)
Trying to recognize myself when I feel I've been replaced
When I'm furthest from myself (Far away)
Feeling closer to the stars (Outer space)
I've been invaded by the dark (Can't escape)
Trying to recognize myself when I feel I've been replaced
I can feel a kick down in my soul
And it's pulling me back to earth to let me know
I am not a slave, can't be contained
So pick me from the dark and pull me from the grave
'Cause
I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
And I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit
So, when I lose my gravity in this sleepy home
Drifting as I dream, I'll wake up soon
To realize the hand of life is reaching out
To rid me of my pride, I call allegiance to myself
But I can feel a kick down in my soul
And it's pulling me back to earth to let me know
I am not a slave, can't be contained
So pick me from the dark and pull me from the grave
'Cause
I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
And I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit (Oh)
And I still feel alive
It is hopeless, I start to notice (Oh)
And I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit
I can feel a kick down in my soul
And it's pulling me back to earth to let me know
And this heart that beats inside of me will show
It will show
Floating in outer space, have I misplaced a part of my soul?
Lost in the in-between, or so it seems, I'm out of control
Floating in outer space, have I misplaced a part of my soul?
Lost in the in-between, but it can't keep me asleep for long, 'cause
I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
And I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit
And I still feel alive
It is hopeless, I start to notice
And I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit
I still feel alive (I can feel it)
When it is hopeless (It ain't hopeless)
I start to notice (Start to notice)
I still feel alive (I can feel it)
Falling forward (Falling forward)
I still feel alive
I still feel alive
In “still feel.,” half•alive frontman Josh Taylor explores themes of dissociation and finding oneself amidst darkness. The verse’s first few lines describe a feeling of separation from oneself, as if being out of reach: “When I’m furthest from myself / Feeling closer to the stars.” This feeling of distance is compounded by another force, “the dark” which has “invaded” and makes it difficult to recognize oneself. The chorus, however, offers a sort of solace from this feeling, with the repetition of “I still feel alive” serving as a reminder that however far one may feel from oneself, there is an unbreakable spirit that resides within.
Later in the song, Taylor offers a personal reflection on the importance of breaking free from the confines of the mind and the recognition of a greater force guiding us: “To realize the hand of life is reaching out / To rid me of my pride, I call allegiance to myself.” The bridge of the song is a musing on the complexities of existence, and the struggle to maintain balance in the face of things like “outer space” and the “in-between.” Ultimately, the song presents the idea that the spark of life within us is indomitable, capable of pulling us back to reality even in our darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm furthest from myself (Far away)
At times when I feel disconnected from who I am and what I stand for
Feeling closer to the stars (Outer space)
In those moments, I feel as if I'm drifting away and losing touch with reality
I've been invaded by the dark (Can't escape)
The negative thoughts and emotions have taken over my mind, and I can't seem to shake them off
Trying to recognize myself when I feel I've been replaced
It's difficult to see myself in the person I am becoming, and I feel like a different version of myself
I can feel a kick down in my soul
Deep down inside, I sense a powerful force that's stirring me awake
And it's pulling me back to earth to let me know
This force is reminding me of my true self and purpose, bringing me back to reality
I am not a slave, can't be contained
I am incontrol of my own destiny, and I cannot be limited or held back by anyone or anything
So pick me from the dark and pull me from the grave
Rescue me from the negativity and darkness that's consuming me, give me strength to overcome it
I still feel alive
Regardless of how difficult the situation may be, I still have a zest for life
Falling forward, back into orbit
As I move forward through life, I'm not afraid of falling, because I know I'll eventually get back on track
To realize the hand of life is reaching out
In moments of realization, I understand that life is trying to guide me to my destiny
To rid me of my pride, I call allegiance to myself
To overcome my ego that's making me blind to the truth, I pledge loyalty to myself and my growth
Floating in outer space, have I misplaced a part of my soul?
In times of confusion, I question if I've lost a piece of myself that's essential to my being
Lost in the in-between, or so it seems, I'm out of control
Caught in the middle of different emotions and thoughts, it feels like I'm not in charge of my own life
But it can't keep me asleep for long, 'cause
However, I won't remain in that state of confusion, because I'll eventually wake up to reality
I still feel alive
Despite the struggles, I still have hope and an unbreakable spirit
I still feel alive (I can feel it)
The energy and vitality within me is undeniable
When it is hopeless (It ain't hopeless)
Even in the bleakest circumstances, I refuse to give up hope and give into despair
Falling forward (Falling forward)
Continuing to move forward, I embrace challenges with bravery and determination
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett Kramer, Emiko Bankson, J. Tyler Ross Johnson, James Krause, Joshua William Taylor, Rachel Kramer
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still feel / Lyrics
When I'm furthest from myself (far away)
Feeling closer to the stars (outer space)
I've been invaded by the dark (can't escape)
Trying to recognize myself when I feel I've been replaced
When I'm furthest from myself (far away)
Feeling closer to the stars (outer space)
I've been invaded by the dark (can't escape)
Trying to recognize myself when I feel I've been replaced
but I can feel a kick down in my soul
(Oh) and it's pulling me back to Earth to let me know
(Oh) I am not a slave, can't be contained
So pick me from the dark and pull me from the grave 'cause
I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
That I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit, yeah
So when I lose my gravity in this sleepy womb
Drifting as I dream, but I'll wake up soon
To realize the hand of life is reaching out
To rid me of my pride, I call allegiance to myself
but I can feel a kick down in my soul
(Oh) and it's pulling me back to Earth to let me know
(Oh) I am not a slave, can't be contained
So pick me from the dark and pull me from the grave 'cause
I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
That I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit
Oh, and I still feel alive
When it is hopeless, I start to notice
Oh, and I still feel alive
Falling forward, back into orbit, yeah
I can feel a kick down in my soul
(Oh) it's pulling me back to Earth to let me know
(Oh) and this heart that beats inside of me will show
(Oh) it will show
Floating in outer space, have I misplaced a part of my soul?
Lost in the in-between, or so it seems, I'm out of control
Floating in outer space, have I misplaced a part of my soul?
Lost in the in-between, but it can't keep me asleep for long 'cause
I still feel alive (I can feel it)
When it is hopeless (it ain't hopeless), I start to notice (start to notice)
That I still feel alive (I can feel it)
Falling forward (falling forward), back into orbit (back into orbit)
Oh, and I still feel alive (I can feel it)
When it is hopeless (it ain't hopeless), I start to notice (start to notice)
Oh, and I still feel alive (I can feel it)
Falling forward (falling forward), back into orbit (yeah)
I can feel it
It ain't hopeless 'cause I start to notice
(I still feel alive) I can feel it
Falling forward (yeah)
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Rachel Kramer / Brett Kramer / Emiko Bankson / Joshua William Taylor / James Krause / J Tyler Ross Johnson
still feel. lyrics © Moogley Publishing, Brett Kramer Songs, Highfive Publishing
@tessaviolet
I'm back. I can't get over this song.
@twiggney
Tessa Violet this is great; it's so nice to see musicians patting each other on the back
@ilanaantimony3801
ME TOO...i keep listening to it, switching to another song, then coming back :0
@sceptre80
Same.
@user-ks1gb1ud3l
samesamesamesamesame
@chinchim520
Tessa Violet sameeeeee♡
@FootofaFerret
boy am I late to this
@madi1765
Very
Jk it's never too late
@lucid1572
Idk
@gonzotolkien
Not really. They're just getting national play.