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Alive and Kicking Lyrics

by Simple Minds

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Alive and Kicking Lyrics

You turn me on, you lift me up And like the sweetest cup I'd share with you You lift me up, don't you ever stop, I'm here with you Now it's all or nothing 'cause you say you'll follow through You follow me, and i, i, I follow you What you gonna do when things go wrong? What you gonna do when it all cracks up? What you gonna do when the love burns down? What you gonna do when the flames go up? Who is gonna come and turn the tide? What's it gonna take to make a dream survive? Who's got the touch to calm the storm inside? Who's gonna save you? Alive and kicking Stay until your love is, alive and kicking Stay until your love is, until your love is, alive Oh you lift me up to the crucial top, so I can see Oh you lead me on, till the feelings come And the lights that shine on But if that don't mean nothing Like if someday it should fall through You'll take me home where the magic's from And I'll be with you What you gonna do when things go wrong? What you gonna do when it all cracks up? What you gonna do when the love burns down? What you gonna do when the flames go up? Who is gonna come and turn the tide? What's it gonna take to make a dream survive? Who's got the touch to calm the storm inside? Don't say goodbye Don't say goodbye In the final seconds who's gonna save you? Oh, alive and kicking Stay until your love is, love is, alive and kicking Oh, alive and kicking Stay until your love is, love is, alive and kicking

Meaning of Alive and Kicking

“Alive and Kicking” is a powerful anthem of unwavering devotion and desperate hope, urging someone to remain resilient amidst potential heartbreak. The lyrics express a profound dependence on another person – “you lift me up,” creating a sense of exhilaration and vulnerability. The repeated questions, "What you gonna do when things go wrong?" highlight anxieties about the future and the fragility of love, symbolized by imagery of flames and storms. Despite these fears, there’s an insistent plea for continued support and belief: “Stay until your love is, alive and kicking.” The song conveys a feeling of urgency and perhaps even panic, demanding someone to actively intervene and protect this fragile connection. Ultimately, Simple Minds delivers a message about the vital need for steadfast love and the fight to preserve dreams when faced with adversity – a fervent declaration of survival through shared commitment.

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