Alive
Rebecca St. James
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I always wanted to be free ‘Til I was bound and then I always wanted my own way ‘Til I saw that I find my life when I lose it You make me come alive You make me come alive I found the secret It's only when I let go of what I want in this life You make me come alive I used to think that me, myself and I were all that mattered But You've shown me all this world can give Cannot compare to the joy that comes from Giving away And as I follow after You Now I need to Leave my past, myself behind This I will do I always wanted to be free ‘Til I was bound and then I always wanted my own way ‘Til I saw You ‘Til I saw You
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Written by: MATTHEW BRONLEEWE, REBECCA ST. JAMES
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13 facts about this song
Genres and Themes"Alive" falls under the categories of Christian pop and rock. The song's lyrics emphasize faith in God, promoting a strong message of feeling alive through faith.
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Album and Release"Alive" is a song by Rebecca St. James from her album "If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something," released in 2005.
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Musical ImpactThe album, including the song "Alive," marked a return of Rebecca to the music scene after a hiatus of almost three years.
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CollaborationThis song is a collaborative effort between Rebecca St. James and the famous Australian songwriter-producer Tedd T.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart individually, the album debuted at no. 14 on the Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart.
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Positive CritiquesCritics appreciated "Alive" for its profound lyrics and St. James’ vocal abilities.
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MessageThe song encourages listeners to find their strength in God, conveying a message of hope and spiritual awakening.
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Stylistic Change"Alive" helped exhibit a stylistic shift in Rebecca's music, steering more towards alternative rock influence.
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SongwritingAs with many of her songs, Rebecca St. James co-wrote "Alive" herself, proving her talent not just as a performer but also as a songwriter.
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Live Performances"Alive" has been performed by Rebecca St. James at several of her concerts and has been received well by her audiences.
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Career Influence"Alive," along with other songs on the album, has contributed to Rebecca's image as one of the leading female artists in Christian music.
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Christian MessageThe song's powerful message of faith resonates strongly with St. James' Christian fanbase and serves as a reminder of the promise of eternal life offered through belief in Jesus Christ.
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InspirationSt. James often cites her personal faith journey as a source of inspiration for her songs, which can be evidently felt in the heartfelt lyrics of "Alive."
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