| Disturbed – I'm Alive Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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When I listen to this song, I think of my life and my overbearing, abusive parents. Never again will I be dishonored -- I said "Enough is enough with the bullshit" and finally took a stand against them. And never again will I be reminded Of living within the world of the jaded -- This is the dream of completely escaping from my family and breaking all ties with them, getting rid of everything that reminds me of them, putting that part of my past fully behind me. They kill inspiration -- They do everything they can to keep me from freedom and hope. It's my obligation To never again, allow this to happen Where do I begin? The choices are endless -- This describes my feeling of complete rightness in taking a stand but a sense of lostness at what to do next now that I have; and all I know is that I can’t let it happen anymore. Denying the sin -- My parents completely ignore or deny anything they do against me. My art, my redemption -- The "art" is the thing I find solace in, my anime; there are times when I've felt like that's the only thing I had. I carry the torch of my fathers before me -- I use the fire of my spirit to stand against oppression, a battle that’s been going on since the dawn of time. The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away -- Defiant to the end, I will always be true to myself and be who I am, and that is the one thing you can never take away from me. There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand -- I will never change who I am to be who my parents want me to be. I would rather die than give up the one thing that got me through all these times and betray who I am. They would never understand this, because they think I still have the mentality of a twelve-year-old. I won't make the greatest sacrifice -- I will never change who I am, and I will never give up my anime. You can't predict where the outcome lies -- You cannot control me. You'll never take me alive -- Over my dead body will I change into what you want me to be. I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive -- I'm not some inanimate object; I'm a human being. Try to remember that. Change again, cannot be considered -- Changing for you is unthinkable. I rage again, dispelling my anger -- I always vent and rant to my friends and pretty much anyone who will listen, because I need to get rid of my anger and calm down. Where do I begin? The choices are endless -- I’m still feeling lost and confused now that I’m no longer taking their shit lying down. My art, my redemption, my only salvation -- My anime will carry me through. I carry the gift that I have been blessed with -- I will continue on in my life to become what I know I'm destined to be. That will be able to take me away from this mess. My soul is adrift in oceans of madness -- I'm a lost soul in this crazy house. Repairing the rift that you have created I am not alone, brothers, give me your arms now -- I'm not alone, and my friends will also help me through tough times. The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand I won't make the greatest sacrifice You can't predict where the outcome lies You'll never take me alive -- I'll never be what you want me to be. And I'll never be anything like you. I'll see to that. I'm no slave -- I'm not a robot; I have feelings and needs just like everyone else. Are you feeling brave? Or have you gone out of your mind? -- I was contemplating this before I ran away. No more games -- No more bullshit. It won't feel the same If I hold my anger inside -- I need to tell you how you make me feel someday, or I'll go insane. There's no meaning -- There's no meaning behind those words, "I love you." My soul is bleeding -- I'm slowly dying in this place. I've had enough of your kind -- I've had it up to here with you and your shit. One suggestion, use your discretion Before you label me blind -- Don't be such an ignorant hick and take a moment to realize that every name you call me is true of you, too. The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand I won't make the greatest sacrifice You can't predict where the outcome lies You'll never take me alive -- I will never surrender. You'll never crush my will and my soul. I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive -- But at the end of the day, all that really matters is that somehow, despite it all, I'm still alive. |
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