Stay Alive
Stay Alive

José González - Stay Alive Lyrics

This song is a poignant reflection on the struggle for survival and the hope that comes with every new day. The lyrics convey a sense of desolation and emptiness, yet also an unwavering determination to persist. Despite the world being "shallow" and "lean",… Read more

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Jan 1, 2013
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Stay Alive Lyrics

There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean

Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
Gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
There's no place to run and no gasoline
Engine won't turn
And the train won't leave

Engines won't turn and the train won't leave

I will stay with you tonight
Hold you close 'til the morning light
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
We'll do whatever just to stay alive

Well the way I feel is the way I write
It isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise

And I will wait for you tonight
You're here forever and you're by my side
I've been waiting all my life
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
We'll do whatever just to stay alive

Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes
Dawn is coming
Open your eyes

Look into the sun as the new days rise
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow
In a world gone lean

But there is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming open your eyes
Look into the sun as a new days rise

Writer(s): RYAN ADAMS, TEDDY SHAPIRO
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Stay Alive?

This song is a poignant reflection on the struggle for survival and the hope that comes with every new day. The lyrics convey a sense of desolation and emptiness, yet also an unwavering determination to persist. Despite the world being "shallow" and "lean", there's an enduring belief in truth and the promise of a new dawn. It underscores the human capacity to endure hardships, with the reassurance of companionship and love as powerful motivators. The repeated exhortation to "open your eyes" serves as a call to embrace life's challenges and opportunities, symbolized by the rising sun. This song is ultimately about resilience, hope, love, and the relentless pursuit of survival. #Resilience #Hope #Survival #Endurance

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