Awake and Alive
| Awake and Alive | |
|---|---|
| Skillet | |
| publication | 2009 |
| length | 3:31 |
| Genre (s) | Christian Rock Alternative Metal , Symphonic Metal |
| Author (s) | John L. Cooper , Brian Howes |
| Producer (s) | Howard Benson |
| Label | Lava, Ardent, Atlantic |
| album | Awake |
Awake and Alive is a song by the Christian rock band Skillet that was released on February 15, 2010 as the third single from the album Awake on Christian Hard Rock and Rock Radio.
Music video
The music video shows the band playing the song live on stage. The video also contains clips of the band as it is active backstage and from other videos of the band. It has been viewed over 85 million times on YouTube .
meaning
When asked about the meaning of the song, John Cooper (the lead singer of the band) replied that everyone should live what is good for them and what they think is right. Nobody should let stress , negative feelings and others get them down; one shouldn't be afraid to follow one's feelings.
Charts
| Chart | Top position |
|---|---|
| Christian Rock Radio | 1 |
| Christian CHR | 3 |
| US Active Rock | 1 |
| US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 |
| US Billboard Alternative Songs | 24 |
| US Billboard Rock Songs | 13 |
| US Billboard Top Heatseekers Songs | 16 |
| US Billboard Hot Christian Songs | 30th |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 100 |
occupation
- John Cooper - vocals, bass guitar
- Korey Cooper - guitar, keyboard
- Ben Kasica - guitar
- Jen Ledger - drums, vocals
- Tate Olsen - cello
- Jonathan Chu - violin
Web links
- Music video on YouTube
- Lyrics on songtexte.com
Individual evidence
- ^ Atlantic Records: Skillet - Awake and Alive (Official Audio). September 27, 2010, accessed September 29, 2018 .
- ↑ stereotruth.net - This website is for sale! - Information on stereotruth. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
- ↑ Nielsen. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
- ↑ Nielsen. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
- ↑ Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts. February 25, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
- ↑ Log in to Facebook | Facebook. Retrieved September 29, 2018 (German).
- ↑ a b Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video . In: Billboard . ( billboard.com [accessed September 29, 2018]).
- ↑ Skillet - Chart history | Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
- ^ Awake and Alive by Skillet - Songfacts. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .