It's Alive
A Fine Frenzy · Pines [2012]
Say the sunken ship
For you never know where you're going to go
When the anchor lifts, oh, lifts
Pry my fingers off
Loosen the deathly grip
You can't be tethered to a ghost
To a memory
You've got to swim
He cast me adrift
Said, don't forget
And cast me adrift
He said
There is something about you
Whole, it's something about you
Vivid, something about you
'Bout you, 'bout you lives, it's alive
Ooh it's alive
Baby ooh, it's alive
I don't know anything
Any much of anything about this here
It is uncharted territory
I know it's the new frontier, it's clear
I want you near
But you're not there to run to
Even when you appear
Yet, there is something about you
Whole, it's something about you
Vivid, something about you
'Bout you, 'bout you lives, it's alive
To know somebody like you
Exists makes it all right to
Forget what I left behind
Because I like you like you like
It's alive
Ooh it's alive
Baby ooh, it's alive
It's Alive - A Fine Frenzy
Released on the 2012 album Pines, 'It's Alive' stands as a defining track in A Fine Frenzy's later discography, marking a distinct shift from her earlier indie-folk sound. The song blends atmospheric production with her signature vocal delivery, creating a moody and introspective listening experience that resonates with themes of resilience and emotional endurance. While her earlier work like One Cell In The Sea established her reputation for acoustic intimacy, this recording showcases a more polished, contemporary approach that retains her core lyrical focus on personal struggle. The track has become a staple for fans seeking the emotional depth characteristic of her career, bridging the gap between her indie roots and her evolution into a more mature musical voice.