I don't want to say too much about this one. I just hope you enjoy it.


I’m Alive
By David Snyder

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/im-alive



V1

Well, I’ve been dragged across the rocks
Up the hill to the shadow of the cross
And I have been tortured lately
By the thunder in my thoughts
And I’ve been shot right through the heart
By all this sorrow this world as brought
Suffering fools and wondering
Just what the hell I've been taught

Pre Chorus

And I know the words I’ll have
Come Judgment Day
If we get a chance to meet this is what I’ll say

CH

Here I am, and I’m alive
In spite of everything you threw at me
I survived
Never lost the fact that I am me
I own my soul and it is free
And God knows how hard I've tried
And I’m alive
God knows I’m alive

V2

I know that I’ve got nothing
Like the patience of Job
But I do know what I’ve paid
And I do know what I’ve owed
And I’m not swinging incense down the aisles
In any fancy robes
But I do know what I’ve reaped
And I do know what I’ve sowed

Pre Chorus

And I know the words I’ll have
Come Judgment Day
If we ever get a chance to meet this is what I’ll say

CH

Here I am, and I’m alive
In spite of everything you threw at me
I survived
Never lost the fact that I am me
I own my soul and it is free
And God knows, how hard I've tried
And I’m alive
God knows I’m alive

Words and Music copyright 2017 by David Snyder

David Snyder, Vocals, Guitar, Orchestration, Strings, Additional Instrumentation, Arrangement and Production


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David,

WOW! Sing it Man! Just great - nothing else to say...

Bob

Hii David,

These songs are always hard for us to review/critique because one's faith is very personal. That said, here are our thoughts, FWIW.

The essence of this song is embodied in the lyric more so than the musical composition. Although well-done, the music is simply a conduit for the message.

The subject of the lyric (you?) has a strong perception of the worth he has patched together in his mortal life and how it reflects on him as a child of God. he has tackled every burden placed on his shoulders and did so without pom and parade. He simply did so as his duty and responsibility.

We like that the musical bed didn't detract from the message. Rather, it was the perfect launching pad for your spirited vocal. We also liked it was not "preachy". To the contrary, it was a well-defined message as simple, yet as important, as the musical vehicle.

We liked it a lot. You are one of the most creative people on the site and we're always anxious to heart what you have for us. Just went back for a 2nd listen as I (Alan) was typing. Keep up the good work! Wishing you the best,

Alan & Di

PS: I think what I said was constructed rather clumsily, but I hope I got our point across. We loved the song!

David, I felt your heart coming through on this. The sheer amount of great material you come up with astounds me. There's a line in this song for everyone. Thanks, Torrey.

David,
Oh yeah! This has the passion that Dylan started out with...and a nice switch to a folk rock sound in the middle.
A fine personal anthem.

Robert

Powerful song. Love the arrangement. Like Alan said, it doesn't take away from the lyrics. It does sound like something Dylan would have done. That's a pretty high compliment.

Steve

WOW! Well Done David! Powerful - as they say in some circles this one knocked me across the room. Brilliant.

I like what Robert said. A fine personal anthem! Sung with great passion. A very accessible melody and a fine production. I enjoyed it. Tom

This is so very powerful. Killer write.

One of your best is so many ways - the vocal is so "all-out"!

The arrangement/production is note-worthy. Starts out "early Dylan" (and very well done) and ends up "early Springsteen" (very well done). But, still is "dripping current David Snyder"...

A great listen.

A big WOW, dude.

fj

Beautiful! Reminds me so much of one of my favorite artist, Bob Dylan.

Lovely song David. Very emotional lyric supported by an excellent vocal. A strong message, a strong vocal and a well played acoustic guitar. Doesn't get much better than that...

I can rarely say it as good as Floyd. Awesome!!!

Never lost the fact that I am me
I own my soul and it is free
And God knows how hard I've tried
And I’m alive
God knows I’m alive

Love that lyric- a declaration that is unapologetic but not arrogant. Outstanding!!! You're killin' it man!! Take care. Greg

Wow! This is so good on so many levels. Love the way you build the intensity as the song goes on. Towards the end it has a "Like a Rolling Stone" kind of vibe.

Vocal is off the hook great! So emotive and full of character.

This is my new favorite from you.

Exactly.

This is stronger than a garlic milkshake!

Wow.

J&B

Hi David, This is amazing! Way to nail the vocals out! Great performance and delivery. Great work!

Very emotional and gutsy vocal delivery

I love that

The subject of the lyric (you?) has a strong perception of the worth he has patched together in his mortal life and how it reflects on him as a child of God. he has tackled every burden placed on his shoulders and did so without pom and parade. He simply did so as his duty and responsibility. (this is what Alan wrote)

Alan states this so well (pomp instead of pom?) if so, how clever that he said parade
instead of circumstance.

Anyway, I enjoyed the hell out of it

Kenny

Hello, David

Very powerful song!
As Robert said, this has the passion that Dylan started out with...and a nice switch to a folk rock sound in the middle.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Bob! You are my inspiration man!!

Hey Alan and Di,

Thank you so much. I do know exactly what you are saying. I also think this is a song people will interpret in their own way or make personal--I think.

Anyway, thanks so much and I am glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you Torrey! I have been loving your new songs as well!!

Thanks Janice and Bud! That garlic milkshake is something I have never tried, but maybe I should give it a chance!!!

Thank you Robert. I really appreciate it. I must say, I have really been enjoying your new songs tremendously as well.

Well Steve, I will take that compliment and you just made my life.

Thank you sir!!

Thanks Josie!! That so so kind! I am really glad you enjoyed it!!

Thanks Tom!

Thanks bro.

I know I can't ever catch up to ya, but I am allowed to run ain't I?



No seriously, thanks Floyd, that means an awful lot. Cheers my friend.

Thanks Greg!

I am really honored you quoted that part and liked it. A huge compliment.

That felt really good coming out when I was in front of the mic by the way. Kind of makes it all worthwhile, this BIAB forum and the pursuit of music, the muse, and that elusive next song.

Thanks Froi. That is a huge compliment. I loved your last song as well. You are doing great work!!

Thanks Scott. As you know, I have been loving your new work as well. Keep it up man. You are on a roll!!

Thanks Dave!! That means a lot! You know I fanned you on Reverb. You are posting some great stuff over there sir!!

Thanks Joe! Wow! That means a lot. Thank you so much!!!

Thank Kenny! I really appreciate that man!

Thank you Shigeki!!

Thanks man! I really appreciate that!!

Highly personal. Strangely after I read the lyrics, I played the tune and they came alive for me. Very Dylanesk. Just like a Woman, I will be released etc. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wow, Lambada, thanks again. You are really making my year.

I wanted to write this so it came alive for each listener in a different way. I am so glad to hear that happened for you.

Makes it worth all the effort. Thank you!!

Just wrapping this one up in case I missed anyone. Thank you all so much for the kind comments and all the Dylan references. It seems this song has touched a lot of people in the right way and that makes it all worthwhile. Thanks so much everyone, and I hope I got everyone included.