Alive And Kicking

The lyrics present love as a powerful source of energy and support. The speaker feels lifted by another person and promises to stay close, but the repeated questions introduce anxiety: what will happen if the relationship faces trouble? The emotion moves between excitement, commitment, and fear of losing something precious.

Several images make these feelings vivid. Being “lifted up” suggests that the loved one brings hope or confidence. Love that “burns down,” with “flames” going up, pictures a relationship in crisis, while the “storm inside” suggests inner distress. The phrase “alive and kicking” usually means active and full of life; here it describes love that has survived and still feels strong.

The song can be heard as a promise to stand by someone and help keep love alive, especially when things go wrong. At the same time, its questions about who will “save” the relationship leave uncertainty: the speaker may be asking for reassurance, or recognizing that love cannot be protected by one person alone. The lyrics do not explain exactly what threatens the couple, so the danger may be emotional rather than a specific event.