Webon the surface, “alive and kicking” appears to be a song about survival.
The lyrics talk about the struggles of life and the challenges one faces on a daily basis.
Webalive and kicking by simple minds song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
Webthe protagonist is expressing their love for their partner and how they lift each other up.
They ask what they'll do when things go wrong or when love is tested.
Webalive and kicking lyrics.
You turn me on, you lift me up.
And like the sweetest cup i'd share with you.
You lift me up, don't you ever stop, i'm here with you.
Now it's all or.