About The Song
“Stayin’ Alive” is a song written and performed by the Bee Gees for the soundtrack of the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. It was released as the second single from the soundtrack on December 13, 1977, and became one of the Bee Gees’ biggest hits, reaching number one in over 40 countries. The song is also one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide.
Barry Gibb wrote the song with his brothers Robin and Maurice while working on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack at the Château d’Hérouville studio near Paris. The band was inspired by the film’s disco setting and the story of its protagonist, Tony Manero, a young man who finds escape from his working-class life through dancing.
“Stayin’ Alive” is a fast-paced, upbeat disco song with a catchy melody and driving rhythm. The song’s lyrics are about the importance of staying positive and overcoming adversity. The song’s iconic intro, which features a falsetto vocal from Barry Gibb, is one of the most recognizable in popular music.
“Stayin’ Alive” was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It topped the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and many other countries. The song also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo in 1979.
The song’s popularity has endured over the years. It has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and has been covered by many artists, including NWA, John Travolta, and Justin Timberlake. “Stayin’ Alive” remains one of the most iconic and beloved disco songs of all time.
“Stayin’ Alive” is a song that transcends generations. It’s a song that makes you want to move, to dance, to feel alive. It’s a song that has been featured in countless films and television shows, and has been covered by many artists. But most importantly, it’s a song that speaks to the human spirit.
“Stayin’ Alive” is about the importance of finding your own way in life, and never giving up on your dreams. It’s about overcoming adversity and finding your own rhythm. It’s a song about hope and resilience.
So when you hear “Stayin’ Alive” come on, take a moment to appreciate its timeless message. And maybe even get up and dance a little bit.
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Well, you can tell by the way I use my walkI’m a woman’s man, no time to talkMusic loud and women warm, I’ve been kicked aroundSince I was bornAnd now it’s alright, it’s okayAnd you may look the other wayWe can try to understandThe New York Times’ effect on manWhether you’re a brother or whether you’re a motherYou’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveFeel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’And we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveAh, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveAh, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ aliveOh, when you walkWell now, I get low and I get highAnd if I can’t get either, I really tryGot the wings of Heaven on my shoesI’m a dancin’ man and I just can’t loseYou know it’s alright, it’s okayI’ll live to see another dayWe can try to understandThe New York Times’ effect on manWhether you’re a brother or whether you’re a motherYou’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveFeel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’And we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveAh, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive (oh)Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive (oh)Life goin’ nowhere, somebody help meSomebody help me, yeahLife goin’ nowhere, somebody help me, yeahI’m stayin’ aliveWell, you can tell by the way I use my walkI’m a woman’s man, no time to talkMusic loud and women warmI’ve been kicked around since I was bornAnd now it’s all right, it’s okayAnd you may look the other wayWe can try to understandThe New York Times’ effect on manWhether you’re a brother or whether you’re a motherYou’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveFeel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’And we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveAh, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ aliveAh, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive (hey)Life goin’ nowhere, somebody help meSomebody help me, yeahLife goin’ nowhere, somebody help me, yeahI’m stayin’ aliveLife goin’ nowhere, somebody help meSomebody help me, yeah (ah, ah, ah)Life goin’ nowhere, somebody help me, yeahI’m stayin’ aliveLife goin’ nowhere, somebody help meSomebody help me, yeah (ah, ah, ah, ay)Life goin’ nowhere, somebody help me, yeahI’m stayin’ aliveLife goin’ nowhere, somebody help meSomebody help me, yeah (oh)Life goin’ nowhere, somebody help me, yeahI’m stayin’ alive