Life Through Music: "Alive" by Empire Of The Sun

Wow...I know that I have already mentioned that there is so much new music coming out this year by many of my favorite artist, but really there is a lot of new music headed my way. All that great new music seems to be just falling in line with where I’m at right now in my life and I never get tired of when music does that to me. It seems the more I get in tune with myself the less I have to find the music that plays on the radio station that is me. Instead the music that fuels my soul makes its way to me and what has come my way so far this year has been so awesome, but that only makes sense because I feel amazing. 

Besides the new music that has come out recently there has also been a huge introduction to my ears of artist and songs that I did not know about as well. This has been made possible by the help of the wonderful people I have in my life. Getting introduced to knew music by those that vibrate at the same level as I do is truly amazing and I’m truly overjoyed with all that has come my way. I have songs lined up for weeks from all this new music. Actually, I would say more like months at this point. So, just know that there is some real positive music coming your way in the near future. The tough part has been that until today I wasn’t sure which one I would pick first, but then it was decided for me. 

The song I picked for this week is from a band I came across a few years called Empire Of The Sun. I found this group back when I was on YouTube looking for new music. I fell in love with a few of their singles and I eventually bought their CD. Their sound seems to resinate with me. Lucky for me they have a new album coming out in June called “Ice On The Dune”. I think this new album might resinate even more with me than their last album. I say that because the first single from this new album is called “Alive” and it is right in tune with where I am right now. This song is a blast of upbeat energy and has such a huge sound that I couldn’t deny it taking over. It feels exactly how I feel these days as I shine bright and vibrate louder. So, it had to be the song that I picked for my song of the week to best represent where I am at right now.  

Let me explain exactly what I mean by that last statement of shining bright and vibrating louder. All around as a person I feel so great. On all levels I’m just so happy, positive, and healthy. I’m bursting at the seams it seems and I can’t hold on to all this wonderfulness that is exploding from my insides. There are some great things coming for me on the horizon that I can see now, but honestly  I have felt this way even before I saw anything on the horizon. This new found joy within me has nothing to do with anything else outside of myself it has to do directly with me. In this moment I feel ALIVE. It sounds so simple right? Of course you are alive or you wouldn’t be typing this blog entry, but its so much more than that. 

I realize I have spent a lot of time and energy on my blog talking about some of the tougher times in my life. Talking about those tough times is all part of my life and the healing process. I share to help myself and to anyone else who needs the support. For some of those harder times in my life I love using the phrase “not my brightest moment”. Which makes so much sense when you think about it because we are all stars that have the ability to shine bright. 

Well, this is a blog entry that is taking the time to focus on “one of my brightest moments”. So, here I am taking the time to love the fact that I’m shining so bright. The only way I can even come close to explaining what is truly happening to me is that the light and love that is me is exploding outside of myself in such a big way and the rest of my body is just following suit. This is the best way to describe how “Alive” I feel. 

Yesterday I was walking back from getting my blood drawn (really not my favorite thing to do at all) at the hospital by my house when it hit me what song I had to pick for this week’s song. On this walk back home the sun was shinning and the wind was blowing in my face. I had this song on repeat in my headphones and in this wonderful moment I just let myself absorb it. After I was fully engaged with the sound I looked at the world around me in that moment. All around me was the abundance of green that spring brings in Oregon. Then I looked to the sky to enjoy the endless blue sky that yesterday brought. I closed my eyes to feel the wind wash over my face and then I took a deep breath. If only I had wings in that moment I would have just took off. My heart was just so happy in that moment and that is how I have been for months now. That moment was so perfect I could have just taken flight with the light that was shining in me. I don’t have wings so I didn’t take off obviously, but I couldn’t stop smiling the rest of the way home. I still haven’t stopped smiling. 

I bought this single a few weeks ago on the day it came out and listen to it on repeat to absorbing it and dancing along with the energy of the song. I would imagine this song would be awesome to preform live with a stadium of people singing along with them. To feel that kind of energy would be truly amazing. Enough of my gushing about my happiness lets look at the lyrics themselves to see what else I pulled out of this song. 

Days go by my window
World slows down as it goes

(I can definitely relate. It seems the when I’m happy moments seem to slow down and I really start to appreciate them) 

Goodbye to last night
Lost love out of sight

(I take this as the letting go of one of the most toxic relationships I have ever had in my life at the beginning of this year)

Can’t you help me see? (They won’t get right)

Chorus:
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive
Alive
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive
Alive, alive, alive

(Love the chorus the most. I think of “you” being myself because I have really found so much joy within myself) 

Waking in the snow
Tracing steps with you
Swimming through the smoke
Wrapped in velvet coat
Can’t you help me see? (They won’t get right)

( I can relate because I feel like this part of me has been in hibernation and I have slowly awoken that light within me again in such a powerful way. I have definitely went through some smoke to get back out as well.)

Chorus:
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Alive, alive, alive

( You feeling the energy yet? I’m absolutely enjoying & loving every minute.)

Can you describe through me
All the world that you see?

(I am trying to show you as best I can everyday I live. Its amazing here and everyone deserves this.)

I need someone, I’m just waiting on

(I don't “need” someone, but I am waiting for the right fit for myself) 

Freedom is within you
Giving makes us feel good
Hello to our people
Say hello to the future
Freedom is within you
Giving makes us feel good
Hello to our ṗeople
Say hello to the future

(Ooooh I love these lines of the song. Some very powerful messages here. Freedom is always within you. Hello. If you are reading this you are my people. Giving always makes me feel good on a level that is so great.) 

Chorus:
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive, alive
Alive, alive, alive
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive
Alive
Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive
Alive, alive, alive

(Feel it. Become alive. Every moment is waiting for you to enjoy it.) 

You are my people and thank you for all you do for me on this journey we call life. I encourage everyone to find what makes them feel alive. This is only the beginning for I know I can go even further.... 

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. 

As always I bring this to you with love and pure D-lite. = )