So Alive
Ryan Adams
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Today I watched the boats Moving through the harbor Walking on water In your arms I'd stay Forever if I could Forever if I may Keep me in your thoughts, don't disappear I am on your side And so alive So alive it isn't real If this is how I feel Then nothing now is true And nothing now can ever be taken away from you Sinking in the past The things that shouldn't last Just put to bed and stand beside me Stand beside me Always on your side I'm on your side And so alive it isn't real I am on your side And so alive And so alive And so alive I am on your side I am on your side I am on your side And so alive So alive
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Written by: RYAN ADAMS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"So Alive" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams.
- It was the lead single from his eighth album, Rock N Roll.
- The album was released on November 4, 2003, and the single was released a few weeks earlier.
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Chart Performance"So Alive" could reach only number 56 on the UK Singles Chart and did not make it to the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
- Despite its modest commercial performance, the song became one of Adams' most recognizable singles.
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Music and LyricsMusically, "So Alive" is markedly different from much of Adams' previous work, featuring a much more rock-driven sound.
- In "So Alive", Ryan Adams sings about feeling alive and rejuvenated after falling in love.
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Album BackgroundAdams' Rock N Roll album was reportedly made in two weeks and was a departure from his usual folk and country-inspired music.
- "So Alive" was written and produced by Adams himself.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have been divided over "So Alive", with some praising its energy and Adams' vocal performance, and others criticizing it as a departure from his usual sound.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features Adams performing the song in various New York City locations. It was directed by French filmmaker Jean-Baptiste Mondino.
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Live PerformancesRyan Adams has performed "So Alive" at many of his concerts since its release. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the song remains popular among his fans.
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Career ImpactRyan Adams' decision to explore rock music with this song and the Rock N Roll album set a trend for subsequent changes in his musical style. Despite initial mixed responses, his persistent changeability has come to be respected.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "So Alive" in live performances, highlighting its popularity within and outside Adams' fan base.
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TriviaThough the album was termed as Ryan Adams' response to the critical success of "The Strokes" and "The Hives", he clarified that "So Alive" was an ode to U2 and their song "Beautiful Day." He has continued to weave various genres into his music since then.
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