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Not Alive
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Psychedelic grungy angst, heavy guitars, about just going through the motions of life.
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Described as powerful by her listeners, Randi Joy's original music blends her influences of 70s art rock, 80s glam punk and 90s angst. Her songs are each a sinc
Solo female artist, alternative hard-edge art rock. Songs lyrical, powerful, emotional and true. Vocal layers, harmonies, big guitars, and melodic. Singer, writer, producer, manager, and guitarist since early 80s. Former bands: Key of Magic, Joy & Judea, Soul Poets, Ascot Jacket.
Song Info
Genre
Alternative • Alternative General
Charts
Peak #1,293
Peak in subgenre #400
Author
Randi Caplow
Rights
1998
Uploaded
August 15, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 2.7 MB • 128 kbps • 2:56
Story behind the song
Grunge-influenced 90s angst during a time in my life I felt I was just going through the motions and I was not in touch with any feelings or any meaning behind what I was doing. I was in a dying relationship and needed a change.
Lyrics
I'm a painter but not an artist. I'm a doctor but not a healer. I'm a player but not a winner. I'm a cook but not a chef. I'm a preacher but not a wise man. I play games but I don't enjoy them. I write words but I am no poet. I live but I'm not alive. I have sex but I am no lover. I touch but there's no sensation. I feel but without expression. I fear but I use no caution. I hear but I do not listen. I'm aware but I pay no attention. I'm here but I am not present. I live but I'm not alive. I talk but I can't communicate. I interact but I can't relate. I work hard but I make no progress. I have friends but no one I trust. I pray to God, but I feel no blessing. I am myself but I feel like nothing! I live but I'm not alive, but I'm not dead either.
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