Help I'm Alive
Metric
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I tremble They're gonna eat me alive If I stumble They're gonna eat me alive Can you hear my heart Beating like a hammer Beating like a hammer Help I'm alive My heart keeps beating like a hammer Hard to be soft Tough to be tender Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train Help I'm alive My heart keeps beating like a hammer Beating like a hammer If you're still alive My regrets are few If my life is mine What shouldn't I do? I get wherever I'm going I get whatever I need While my blood's still flowing And my heart's still Beating like a hammer Beating like a hammer Help I'm alive My heart keeps beating like a hammer Hard to be soft Tough to be tender Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train Help I'm alive My heart keeps beating like a hammer Beating like a hammer If you're still alive My regrets are few If my life is mine What shouldn't I do? I get wherever I'm going I get whatever I need While my blood's still flowing And my heart's still Beating like a hammer [Repeats] Help I'm alive My heart keeps beating like a hammer
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Written by: Emily Haines, James Shaw
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10 facts about this song
Song CreationThe song "Help I'm Alive" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Emily Haines.
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Album InclusionIt is the lead single from Metric's fourth studio album, "Fantasies," which was released in 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 21 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. It also reached No. 17 on the US Alternative Songs chart.
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Unique SoundThe song features a throbbing, heartbeat-like rhythm throughout, reflecting the anxiety expressed in the lyrics.
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InspirationIn interviews, Emily Haines has said that the song was written during a time of personal uncertainty and fear, expressing a vulnerable side through its lyrics.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Help I'm Alive" was also recorded and released as a part of the 'iTunes Live Session EP.'
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Music VideoIn the music video for "Help I'm Alive," the band members are featured in a surreal, dreamlike forest. It was directed by Deco Dawson.
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Release Strategy"Help I'm Alive" was initially released on Metric's website as a downloadable single, allowing fans to pay what they wanted for it. This move was considered innovative for its time.
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ReceptionThe song has been praised critically for its introspective lyrics and distinctive sound. It is often cited as one of Metric’s signature songs.
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Song's Message"Help I'm Alive" has been interpreted by many as a song about overcoming fear and self-doubt, conveying a universally relatable message.
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