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Stayin' Alive Lyrics — Bee Gees


Soundtrack: Saturday Night Fever

Stayin' Alive Song Lyrics


Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm.
I've been kicked around since I was born.
And now it's all right - it's O.K. -
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand the New York Times' effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
You're stayin alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and ev'rybody shakin'
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, Stayin' Alive.
Well now, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either I really try.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
You know it's all right, it's O.K.
I'll live to see another day.
We can try to understand the New York Times' effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
You're stayin alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and ev'rybody shakin'
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, Stayin' Alive.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help, me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help, me, yeah.
Stayin' Alive --- (to beginning and fade... Well, you can tell.... )



May, 07th 2014

"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees is a song that became an antem of resilience and enduring spirit during the disco era. Its lyrics convey a message of survival and perseverance in the face of life's challenges, encapsulated by the pulsating rhythm and iconic falsetto of the Bee Gees.

The opening lines, "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk," introduce a character with a confident demeanor, almost defiant in his approach to life. This chatacter, despite the bravado, reveals a history of being "kicked around since I was born," suggesting a life filled with struggles and hardship. However, there's an underlying tone of optimism and determination to overcome these challenges, as reflected in the chorus, "Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin alive, stayin' alive."

The song's reference to "the New York Times' effect on man" could be interpreted as a commentary on the impact of societal pressures and the fast-paced nature of life, particularly in a bustling city like New York. It’s about staying afloat and surviving in a world that is constantly changing and moving.

The phrase "Got the wings of heaven on my shoes, I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose" speaks to finding an escape and a sense of freedom in dance and music, a common theme in the disco era. Dance becomes a metaphor for resilience, a way to rise above life's difficulties.

The repeated call for help in the lines "Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me" suggests a plea for support in tough times. Yet, the song continually circles back to the central theme of "Stayin' Alive," emphasizing the strength and will to endure and keep moving forward.

Overall, "Stayin' Alive" captures the essence of the human spirit's unyielding desire to persevere, a theme that resonates well beyond the disco era, making it a timeless classic.

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