: Lead singer John Cooper describes the track as a rock anthem about the "war for our souls". It explores the struggle of staying true to your faith and personal convictions despite external pressures and life's stresses.
Experience the intense energy of this anthem with the official audio celebrating over 15 years of the Awake era: Skillet - Awake and Alive (Official Audio) Atlantic Records YouTube• Sep 27, 2010 Awake and Alive- Skillet - Awake
The song's production and meaning are rooted in the band's signature blend of hard rock and symphonic elements: : Lead singer John Cooper describes the track
"Awake and Alive" is the massive third single from Skillet's eighth studio album, Awake . Known for its dramatic staccato strings and high-energy vocals, it marked a historic milestone for the band by becoming their first song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Behind the Music Known for its dramatic staccato strings and high-energy