So Alive

Love and Rockets

About So Alive

"So Alive" is a song by British alternative rock band Love and Rockets, released in 1989 as the second single from their self-titled fourth album. It reached Number 1 in Canada and charted strongly in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. In the US, it topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for five weeks and was ranked Number 1 on that listing's year-end chart for 1989.


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I don't know what color your eyes are, baby
But your hair is long and brown
Your legs are strong, and you're so, so long
And you don't come from this town

My head is full of magic, baby
And I can't share this with you
The feel I'm on a cross again, lately
But there's nothing to do with you

I'm alive, huh, huh, so alive
I'm alive, huh, huh so alive

Your strut makes me crazy
Makes me see you more clearly
Oh, baby, now I can see you
Wish I could stop
Switch off the clock
Make it all happen for you

I'm alive, huh, huh, so alive
I'm alive, huh, huh so alive

I don't know what color your eyes are, baby
But your hair is long and brown
Your legs are strong, and you're so, so long
And you don't come from this town

My head is full of magic, baby
And I can't share this with you
The feel I'm on top again, baby
That's got everything to do with you

I'm alive, huh, huh, so alive
I'm alive, huh, huh so alive

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Du dn du
Du dn du
Du dn du
Du dn du
Du dn du
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Du dn du
Ooh
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Du dn du
Ooh
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Du dn du
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Love and Rockets

Love and Rockets were an English alternative rock band formed in 1985 by former Bauhaus members Daniel Ash (vocals, guitar and saxophone), David J (bass guitar and vocals) and Kevin Haskins (drums and synthesizers) after the group split in 1983. Ash and Haskins had recorded and performed in another band, Tones on Tail, between 1982 and 1984. Love and Rockets' fusion of underground rock music with elements of pop music provided an early catalyst for alternative rock, then known as college rock. They released seven studio albums before breaking up in 1999 and reformed briefly in 2007 for a few live shows, before splitting again in 2009. more »

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Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH, DAVID JAY, KEVIN HASKINS

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"So Alive" by Love and Rockets was released in 1989 as the second single from their self-titled fourth album.
Chart Performance
The song was the most successful single of the band. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying there for two weeks, making it the highest-charting song in the band's career.
Video Popularity
The music video for "So Alive" was regularly broadcast on MTV, contributing significantly to the song's popularity.
Genre Classification
"So Alive" falls under the genre of alternative rock, but it is also recognized for its gothic rock and pop rock elements.
Band Composition
Love and Rockets is a British band formed by three former members of Bauhaus - Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins.
Awards and Achievements
"So Alive" was ranked one of the Best Songs Of 1989 by Billboard, and it remains one of the band's iconic hits.
Production Note
Strikingly different from the rest of Love and Rockets' discography, "So Alive" had a sleek, dance-rock vibe and it was produced by John Fryer.
Song theme
Lyrically, "So Alive" explores themes of sensual desire, which was accentuated by the seductive delivery of the band's lead singer, Daniel Ash.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song has been widely used in popular media, appearing in several films and television shows, including an episode of the American drama series, Nip/Tuck.
Controversy
The song was subject of some controversy at the time of its release due to its sexually suggestive lyrics and provocative music video.
Song Artwork
The 12" vinyl release of "So Alive" featured interesting artwork of an androgynous mannequin figure, which further added to the song's mystique and appeal.
Legacy
More than 30 years after its release, "So Alive" continues to be a beloved classic of alternative rock, and it frequently appears on playlists of the best songs from the 1980s.
Live Performances
"So Alive" is a mainstay in Love and Rockets' live performances, often serving as the encore song due to its popularity among fans.

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