Memphis May Fire - Alive In The Lights

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From the beginning I knew I was different. I embraced it, but you didn't. Your normal life, 9-5, it's just not for me. I need to feel alive! I won't fall like the rest of them, they've come & gone with the wind. I hear the doubt in the back of your mind but still I'll see this through to the end. Maybe if you paid more attention, asked more questions & actually listened you would see this is not just a dream, but a path I've chosen that means everything to me. Don't you see the minds that have changed? Do you see the lives that have been saved? Don't you care to see the difference I've made? Listen closely, the highways call my name. Don't you see this is my everything? It may not seem right to you & you might not approve but it's real. This is the only thing that makes me feel. What more do I have to do to finally prove myself to you? What is it that you need to see to finally believe this is who I'm supposed to be? Most days I feel like your punching bag, but I will never let it hold me back. I just wish for once you knew how it felt to be brought down lower than everything else. Don't you care to see the difference I've made? Listen closely, the highways call my name. Don't you see this is my everything? It may not seem right to you & you might not approve but it's real. This is the only thing that makes me feel. This is who I am! This is my life. I come alive in the lights! I come alive in the lights. What will be written on your tombstone? You sat behind a desk. You had no backbone. What will be written on your tombstone? You sold your soul, grew old alone. Would you prefer that I become a lifeless, hollow shell such as yourself? Would you prefer that I give up my dreams & lose all hope just like everyone else? Don't you see the lives that have been saved? Listen closely, the highways call my name. Don't you see this is my everything? It may not seem right to you & you might not approve but it's real. This is the only thing that makes me feel.

[@moresaucemorehairloss4529]

This comment section: exists Hansol: allow me to introduce myself

[@kunchong5640]

Thank god I'm not the only one who noticed

[@redsprite4628]

LMFAO

[@kaisuteknon49]

Ifkrr

[@evanakachopinsson4674]

loll

[@alexiluffy216]

almost every metalcore and post-hardcore songs tbh, and i think it's cool :D

[@hansolzy]

No other breakdown from any song has given me chills as intense as the one I get from this song's breakdown; the build up of angst and pity anger all gushing and exploding stemming from deep rooted emotions during the breakdown is just bliss. I'm so glad to have ears.

[@proxi1394]

i couldnt agree more

[@DiscoverCrypto1]

Such a good band. I love your videos bro, you helped inspire my channel!

[@thereisnofood2008]

[@Baarkszz]

Jesus H Christ get a grip bro, half the fucking comment section is your cringy ass

[@thereisnofood2008]

@@Baarkszz bro just likes the song lmao why are you so mad?

[@BPKPhoenix]

10 years later and this song, this entire album STILL KICKS SO MUCH ASS! \o/

[@CreamySpuds]

Here in 2022 after hearing this masterpiece for the first time in 2014. Man I wish MMF would somehow be like this again, this music was untouchable

[@TheRedButterfly]

I'm one of those lives that's been saved... Thank you Memphis May Fire. You've kept me going over the past 19 months more than anything else in this world... Thank you...

[@HannahSings143]

This song is seriously amazing.Everything about mmf and there music is the best.They are so inspiring and if you don't like them then you need a reality check.They are phenomenal.

[@saskacz5746]

This song make me eargasm.

[@shiromusk4236]

lol....damn all songs form this album are awesome mate

[@danjeralexander6987]

true

[@arieldohm6808]

This song hits me hard. I've recently made the choice to turn to God & my mom wants nothing to do with that. This perfectly voices things I've thought myself

[@roboking1020]

I know this was posted 3 years ago, but I hope you are still doing alright in your walk with Christ. The world will reject you for your decision to follow God. Friends and family may turn their backs on you, but just remember that God is always there with you. Stay strong until the very end sister. I'm rooting for ya :D

[@zexionienzo4183]

Ariel Dohm I'm in the opposite situation as you

[@Lynxboy63]

Wow you don't realize how powerful the lyrics are until you read them

[@hansolzy]

This song really hits home for me. I'm not gonna lie, I've teared up at the breakdown..

[@mangopie7602]

I guess the breakdown gave you a breakdown. Anyways I'm replying so you can hear this masterpiece again

[@adroxisentertainment]

Bro you are not alone man I remember years ago walking down the road in the rain doing the same thing man shit gets better just takes Hella time 😴

[@christopherdobrilovic-h.6470]

7 years later and that guitar echo at the very beginning is still a punch in the mouth

[@ihalia]

woah....such a beautiful meaning....

[@bean5301]

i am a brony, this song really means something to me

[@adrianbeltran7618]

Matty Mullins should be given, "The Best Ginger Singer Award".

[@akaCrona]

lol

[@adrianbeltran7618]

killergerbalgaming it only makes sense.

[@19NineLives95]

Nah. Jonny Craig.

[@kyleuchiha5569]

Adrian Beltran Don't get me wrong, he's fucking amazing but not the best what so ever

[@ConDogg101]

I wouldn't say best ginger 'singer', I'd say best ginger 'screamer' because in my opinion Ed Sheeran is the best Ginger singer.

[@joshhalgren3747]

this song cheered me up alot after i got disqualified from the Navy.... all i have to say is thank you Matty,Kellen,Cory, Jake and Anthony for making this awesome song among all the others you have made

[@pilotofa787]

HIGH FIVE, BRO- I GOT DISQUALIFIED FROM AIRFORCE :D

[@pilotofa787]

I'm going back soon because apparently they won't take me at 7 pounds over weight...what happen with you?

[@joshhalgren3747]

John Youssef Same I was 20lbs over but I recently lost 45lbs so I'm getting to ship on February 18th

[@holyhatred1407]

im drowning in how much this is me.

[@bean5301]

me 2

[@steviekorinne3981]

This is exactly my thoughts. All i want is to be a singer in a band and i work so hard writing lyrics and saving up money from work for my equipment, which is not cheap, and my so called "friends" and family have not been encouraging at all. They have no faith in me but i will show them all.

[@danpatronpeslobozia69]

hey, i know this is 5 years late, but i hope you'll accomplish your goal mate

[@cooperhammond6354]

same I know this is late but My parents finally listend to how I play drums and now I have support. It was hard at first because I was always talked down, "you could never play that, you will never be good enough, you should just stop." Push through it and you can do amazing things.

[@undeadmanson4196]

This song is insane

[@hansolzy]

OMG JUST THE FIRST 20 SECONDS OF THE SONG, THIS IS HOW I FEEEEL! WTF! such an amazing feeling when you are able to relate to music, you just instantly attach to them

[@nothingisreal6816]

You ok bro

[@ghettogeddy187]

Anger is the most expressive form of passion. And thats exactly what Memphis may firs music is Passion.

[@chrisgreencbc]

2:54 Awesome production 'glitch' effect, Love it!!!!!

[@zerofox641]

Still my favorite MMF song, and my fav MMF album. Need more shit like this.

[@Hitch-82]

i just discovered a new amazing band for me:)

[@user-jn5te8xc3r]

デビューからこの辺りまでの初期のmemphisはやっぱりカッコいい。大好きです。

[@BroskiBoxPulls]

My husband's best friend was the guitarist for MMF. We were at a show in Portland. When they did the sound check before the show, Alive in the lights is the song they performed to test check. Me and my husband were the only 2 on the floor. The most chilling 4 minutes of life. There might as well have been a million people in the room. Amazing. My husband's favorite song ever since.

[@Sphelpsx]

i've known this band for a while now, never knew their songs had this much meaning, this makes me appreciate their music that much more, and makes me enjoy them a whole lot more! :) my day just became awesome haha

[@beingboredaf]

Same mate, I heard of this in a video and came here right after. It hits different...

[@insertcl3vernameh3re]

2:44 is probably my favorite breakdown of all time

[@michaelabernal93]

NEVER get tired of this song. Jesus Christ.

[@nickflo3299]

Christian or not (even though I'm a born and raised Catholic) the songs Memphis May Fire makes can effect us all for the better. I love metal. Probably will never stop liking it. All I can really say is this album helped me achieve sobriety after a life of sin and self-destruction. I hope all you listeners take the most out of these songs as you can whether it's for becoming sober or not.

[@StupidLamb251]

This song is fucking incredible. One of my favorites of MMF's. Matty is an absolutely BRILLIANT lyricist.

[@trijiconlegend9974]

just got into this band... wow, they are pretty damn good

[@sheabordley]

Kyle M this is one of the hardest hitting albums, too. I bought this CD just so I could have the lyrics to every song on deck and tbh, the sound quality is still better than an aux cord.

[@WutangBizkit]

Shea Bordley thats how it works, an mp3 compresses the sound. thats why when u finally listen to a CD it opens up a new dimension

[@xkillswitchxLionna]

Matty Mullins is seriously a lyrical genius all his songs just pump me up!!!

[@Lovedeathcores]

Cant forget this song.

[@stanleygriffin605]

The chorus and lyrics are ridiculously well played

[@hansolzy]

exactly my point, you don't understand. You're listening to the sound, not the message of the song lol. I don't expect people that normally aren't used to this to understand. Even me at first didn't get it, but it takes some time but this really has a strong message to it. An untrained ear can't see/hear it, but it's ok go listen to the music you like cause we all have different taste. I'm not gonna talk shit about anyones music. all that matters is that I enjoy it :)

[@Alltimemaineblg]

words cannot explain how amazing this is, there is faith in music. this is faith.

[@nicothefreakoful]

Matty Mullins is one of the most talented people I've ever heard. To be able to scream so well and keep the purity in his voice at the same time is amazing. MMF forever

[@slatterdanne]

So awsome! Can´t stop listening to it. Especially when you think of the lyrics meaning! God bless!!

[@Un4GivNX]

This is by far the bests MMF song!

[@SkismTTG]

I have seen this band live twice now and thee more i hear them the more and more i love them!

[@curlygoblin]

This song is so cool. It talks about how people doubted them and didn't believe they could make it. Now look at them. They make amazing music, save lives, AND do what they LOVE. True role models right there.

[@iwillneverbesilenceddarlin4877]

"Don't you care to see the difference I've made? Listen closely, the highways call my name. Don't you see this is my everything? It may not seem right to you & you might not approve but it's real. This is the only thing that makes me feel. This is who I am! This is my life. I come alive in the lights! I come alive in the lights."

[@Fiftytwozeros]

I met them at zia records...I'm a minor but I'm 16 and my dad hates Screamo but he has told me that he likes Memphis May Fire (not their music...he likes the actual band members) he says they are really nice guys

[@journidostal5556]

How could anyone dislike this!? This is like, the best song ever!

[@drummking42]

believe what you want, dont ever let someone tell you other wise, its called YOUR life for a reason

[@hansolzy]

I honestly feel bad for people like you that can't feel the power and meaning behind this song. You will never get to feel the chills that I have felt! Oh well, your loss.

[@stryke1989]

So emo

[@hansolzy]

Am i the only ones whos teared up before at the breakdown? This song means so much to me, almost feels likeit was written just for me. Not to sound self centered or anything but this speaks my mind. :o Almost scary

[@beenthrowd]

This song speaks to the heart of up and coming musicians. Thank you Memphis May Fire.

[@THatBoiKevinxd]

Tell your mother this; This music is an inspiration to everybody who has ever had a struggle with anything in life; I lost 35-40 pounds in two months Thanks to this music for being such an inspiration. : )

[@cringelorddivine9337]

Probably the best metalcore record released back in 2012.

[@hansolzy]

Yep great band, welcome to Memphis May Fire. Prepare to have multiple eargasms per session. >:) Enjoy!

[@Ariana10100]

can we all stop arguing on whether this song is religious or not and just listen to it and get whatever message we want from it?

[@kimchii94]

he's not talking about how not everyone can be a rockstar. he's talking about how no one was supportive of his choice of work & doing what he loves. that having a normal job just wasn't for him.

[@andrefernandez6975]

I usually hate loud screamo music but memphis may fire is quickly changing my mind about screamo their lyrics are amazing and im starting to really enjoy their

[@Miss_Claire]

***** We Must have Missed The Quiet Screamo

[@lildeath220]

lol

[@ErickBR11]

screamo? lol this is metalcore

[@Miss_Claire]

Erick Souza So? it has screaming in it, it can be called screamo. Goddamn Elitists with their categories and shit

[@lildeath220]

Still YDG'N Really? ok ok!! that song have sound guitar on it! lets call it rock!! Damm stupid people.

[@fabiancruz6139]

I just pictured a stripper saying that to her parents “THIS IS WHO I AM! THIS IS MY LIFE! I COME ALIVE IN THE LIGHTS!”

[@seanygee333]

This song is so similiar to my life because currently I'm in a band and when I perform, i feel literally alive in the lights. It's an amazing feeling.

[@tommypickles9215]

"Maybe if you payed more attention. Asked more question, and actually listened. You would see this is not just a dream. But a path I've chosen that mean's everything to me." Good job Mattie.

[@kennethjurls8549]

I hate when people call this screemo. Pisses me off

[@wallace8315]

The people i know call this a art

[@lewisheasman]

Who said that? Obviously didn't listen to the whole song

[@ahmad.kurniadi]

Saya kesini setelah nonton Chanel picky pick 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DanyFairuzFirdaus]

Baru aja mampir dari sana, bro.

[@fabianbaihaqi7680]

link kontennya bro

[@DOWNLEFT88]

this song live was ridiculous, this band is too good

[@annamh11]

these lyrics are out of this world.

[@XDjUanZInHO]

they made this song to criticise me

[@magicboy1000]

is Matty the vocalist? cause if he is he sounds nothing like he does on their new album

[@ItsZifx]

He is

[@mandalorian29]

And singing, and guitar, and bass, and drums, and talent.

[@Furiates]

I love how all their music has meaning to it and still sounds amazing

[@xxSucidalxxGhostIVxx]

0:30-0:33 it sounds like he say's asked for erections lol

[@galihpermans1201]

Kesini gara gara pickypicks

[@whatafoo5285]

Picklehead is gone tomorrow morning

[@whatafoo5285]

Dicktitem

[@Beth88892]

this is the definision of music an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. so this is definetly music

[@micheallalonde6415]

I just randomly read about them in a comment last night from a wolves at the gate video and fell in love with this band instantly havent been able to stop listening to them !

[@nagrerelax5602]

AA or MMF?

[@mramazing1673]

both

[@GeorgiaOutlaw1991]

+danjo hebron Definitely both. Don't make an either or with those two, that's fucked up :)

[@nagrerelax5602]

k

[@ALe-ud8id]

+danjo hebron They are friends dude :D

[@wolfyspack7116]

both mmf m-f aa on the weekend

[@Lannister12]

I have been up from 7pm, to 3am just replaying the songs over and over. WORTH IT

[@ItsAmplified]

and thats what makes this band the best!

[@1FineTunedWalrus]

The one thing i dont like about this song is the fact that he basically says everyone who doesnt fulfill their dreams is a failure. And I just cant relate to many songs on this album, but I cant stop listening to it.

[@devilmate969]

Couple years later and it still hits me. That breakdown is pure emotion and truth down to a T.

[@reaperinred11]

Bravo sir. You have won the internet today.

[@iancampbell5436]

MMF killed it on this album. The rhythm, the vocals, the lead, everything! Definitely earned a lifetime fan for this one.

[@saintcarlos]

I don't give one damn what people think about the sound, but the lyrics mean everything to me, Matty has pure talent when it comes to his lyrics, he could rap them and I'd till be a fan.

[@sdmuell]

ive been listening to this song over and over and i never get tired of it

[@ShellySki]

I wish I could shout this song to people in my life, I told them I wasn't going to college and I was going to make it as a photographer and travel and sell my art. They don't understand it's my dream and my art means alot to me, all they see is me not following the norm.

[@k0ntagi0s]

This song is seriously my motivation.

[@20BelowLizzy]

Absolute favorite song by MMF! The lyrics are the best. Love you Matty, stay awesome!

[@whatafoo5285]

This is gold, Listening Again After 299 times, back in 2013

[@visneliturta0502]

The reason I love Matty's lyrics is that, while he sings them, he makes you feel that he's gone really through some tough stuff, he writes them just like poems.

[@MonsterMouth6]

i havent really kept up with these guys,,,, but this song gets me in the feels....specially with everything going on in my life.... the lyrics, to me, are so deep, and this song already means a lot to me...

[@kspainiardfool]

This is seriously the best release of any band of this particular genre in years.

[@Dragedbylife]

I understand that man we have to pursue our dreams to achieve true happines

[@simmeonsradiorock]

Being ice chosen this path and having bands not work and staying in the metal band like them path I all to relate to this matty is really the voice of a generation

[@eddybadger7347]

How refreshing to wake up and be introduced to such a great band. Great song, GREAT message. thanx fer the morning amp

[@shaninegev6644]

Loving this band so much

[@TheMadHatter140]

I was in love from the first six seconds. This is gorgeous.

[@zexionienzo4183]

This song goes out to the ones that live with me

[@Everismic]

Get chills from this song

[@mybandpigvomithas3sales200]

So happy I found these guys!

[@kyrahathaway3991]

love this song. love this band. he has a way of singing it that it makes him sound like he has gone through all of it which adds to the depth and amazingness

[@Imabanana847]

I love how with every song on this album, the meaning of the song is clear as glass. It's not really something seen that often.

[@gazzaharris2323]

Im 21 bipolar with possible psychosis after an episode once im myself again ill listen to these guys, of mice and men and asking alexandria, saved my life so many times so if anyone gets the chance to meet these guys tell them thank you so much aha :')

[@gazzaharris2323]

wow I'm jelous! aha well I hope you had fun:D and ahhh deffinately same here!!:')

[@gazzaharris2323]

I haven't seen them live but my god I wish I could!!!:'( ahah

[@Skullcandyfan101]

2021 this whole album is still badass.

[@beyahopein2119]

this song is my favourite song yet at the same time it makes me ball my eyes out. meaning behind it is too much

[@lele_2nr]

Almost 11 years and this is my favourite song till now💥💥

[@rayyhaiden]

Orgasmic lyrical skills this band has.

[@fuger89]

i love this album.. i love memphis may fire..