Still Alive – English Lyrics

• By: Lisa Miskovsky

Lyrics & Translation

"Still Alive" by Lisa Miskovsky, the iconic theme from the video game *Mirror's Edge*, offers a powerful entry point for language learners. Its clear vocals and poignant lyrics, centered on themes of resilience and overcoming adversity, make it an engaging song to study. You can learn vocabulary related to emotions, struggle, and determination, while also appreciating how metaphors are used to convey deep meaning. The song's connection to the game's narrative about freedom and survival adds another layer of understanding, making the language relatable and memorable.

[English]

You have changed

I have changed

Just like you

Just like you

For how long

For how long

Must I wait

I know there's something wrong

Your concrete heart isn't beating

And you tried to

Make it come alive

No shadows

Just red lights

Now I'm here to rescue you

...

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

...

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

So silent

No violence

But inside my head

So loud and clear

You're screaming

You're screaming

Cover up with a smile I've learned to fear

Just sunshine

And blue skies

Is this all we get, for living here?

Come fire

Come fire

Let it burn and love come racing through

...

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

...

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

I've learn to lose

I've learn to win

Turn my face against the wind

I will move fast

I will move slow

Take me where I have to go

...

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

(I'm still alive)

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

Oh I'm still alive

I'm still alive and

I can't apologise, no

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to become different noun - the process of becoming different
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - not dead; living
rescue /ˈrɛskjuː/ B2	verb - to save from danger
apologise /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ B2	verb - to express regret
silence /ˈsaɪlən(t)s/ B1	adjective - absence of noise
violence /ˈvaɪələns/ B2	noun - use of physical force to harm
scream /skriːm/ B2	verb - to make a loud cry noun - a loud high-pitched cry
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by threat
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A2	noun - light from the sun
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - the flames of a burning material verb - to ignite or set on fire
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a path for vehicles or pedestrians
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - moving air
lose /luːz/ B1	verb - to no longer have or keep
win /wɪn/ A2	verb - to be successful in a contest

Key Grammar Structures

• I have changed

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now, often emphasizing the result.

• must I wait

  ➔ Modal verb 'must' with subject 'I' to express obligation or necessity

  ➔ 'Must' indicates a strong necessity or obligation for the speaker.

• and I can't apologise

  ➔ Modal verb 'can't' + base verb to express inability or impossibility

  ➔ 'Can't' is the contraction of 'cannot', used to indicate inability or impossibility.

• You're screaming

  ➔ Present continuous tense with 'are' + verb ending in -ing

  ➔ Used to describe an action happening right now.

• So loud and clear

  ➔ Adjective phrase describing a manner or quality

  ➔ An adjectival phrase used to describe something done in a very obvious and perceptible way.

• Turn my face against the wind

  ➔ Imperative phrase with 'Turn' + object + preposition

  ➔ An imperative instruction to rotate or orient the face in a specific direction.