"Alive" lyrics

I've watched a young man die in tragedy
And old men pass away the way it's supposed to be
That's life in its unpredictability and it's finite identity

The lesson I've learned is there's no time to mess around
Desperation's setting in and man I gotta get out
Run to where my deepest joy and purpose is found

I'm alive, and my spirit's yearning
I'm alive, it's a deep soul burning
I'm alive, and I'm gonna live free

Is it just rebellion or something more
That emptied my guts, left me skin and bone
Starving for transcendence above your norm

I know I'm not to be a subscriber of your greed
Standing all alone with my material need
There's meant to be so much more to our humanity

I'm alive, and my spirit's yearning
I'm alive, it's a deep soul burning
I'm alive, and I'm gonna live free

Logic can block the faith shown by your heart's light
Tread lightly son, 'cause that's where true freedom lies

I'm alive, and my spirit's yearning
I'm alive, it's a deep soul burning
I'm alive, and I'm gonna live free