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"Awake and Alive" is the third single of the 2009 album Awake by the Christian rock band Skillet and is the fourth track on the album. It was released on February 15, 2010, to Christian Hard rock and Rock radio.[1] Before release as a single, the song charted at No. 100 in the Billboard Hot 100 for one week and No. 16 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers after the release of Awake thanks to digital sales, becoming Skillet's first song to hit the Hot 100.[2] The song also charted at No. 1 on Christian Rock.net.[3] It has also debuted on Christian Rock charts at No. 12.[4]

"Awake and Alive"
Single by Skillet
from the album Awake
Released	February 15, 2010
Recorded	2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Christian metal alternative metal symphonic metal
Length	3:31
Label	Lava Ardent Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	John Cooper Brian Howes
Producer(s)	Howard Benson
Skillet singles chronology
"Monster" (2009) "Awake and Alive" (2010) "Forgiven" (2010)

Track listing

1. "Awake and Alive" – 3:31

Music video

The music video consists of the band playing the song live on stage. The video also features clips of the band backstage, and even some clips from some of their podcasts.

Meaning

When asked about the meaning of the song by Stereotruth.net, John Cooper (the lead singer of the band) had the following to say: "Tying in with 'Hero,' here's one about feeling like you're falling under from all the stresses of life. Even though you feel like everyone around you is trying to take your hope away from you, no one has the right to do that and you shouldn't allow those negative influences to weigh you down. Live what you believe and don't be afraid to stand up for your faith."[5]

Charts

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]	2× Platinum	2,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Credits

• John Cooper – lead vocals, bass guitar
• Korey Cooper – rhythm guitar, keyboards
• Ben Kasica – lead guitar
• Jen Ledger – drums, vocals
• Tate Olsen – cello
• Jonathan Chu – violin

Usage

The song was used for the November 2009 promo for the soap opera One Life to Live.[11] The song also appeared on the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Soundtrack.[12]

On August 6, 2011, Rays Third baseman Evan Longoria used the song as his walk-up music for his second at-bat.[13]

In 2014, Cincinnati Reds Pitcher JJ Hoover used this song as his walk in song when coming in from the bullpen.^{[citation needed]}

The song was also used in the compilation album WOW Hits 2012.

References

На других языках

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[de] Awake and Alive

Awake and Alive ist ein Song der Christian-Rock-Band Skillet, der am 15. Februar 2010 als dritte Single des Albums Awake im Christian Hard Rock und Rock Radio veröffentlicht wurde.

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- [en] Awake and Alive

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[ru] Awake and Alive

Awake and Alive — четвёртая песня с альбома Awake рок-группы Skillet, выпущенной в 2010 году[1]. Длина песни составила 3:31. По данной аудиозаписи был снят видеоклип.

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