Music Monday: Awake and Alive

This week's Music Monday is the song "Awake and Alive" by Skillet.

Skillet is a Christian Rock band from Memphis. I remember hearing about them when they were an up and coming band here locally but never really checked them out. I heard the label "Christian Rock band" and figured they couldn't be that good. I heard a few songs in those early years (late 90's) that got some good air time and I thought they were good. (Back when we actually had a rock/alternative radio station in Memphis - but that is a rant for another day. Oh, and it is a rant!)

The song is clearly about their faith and knowing what they believe in and how it gives them strength. I like to interpret songs to suit me. I'm kinda selfish like that. This is a great song to workout with while I am training. I think of it as reminding me to believe in myself and to continue working towards my goal. And to not give in to bad habits and negativity that tries to creep up on me.

Just last week, during a workout, I was really getting frustrated with my knee problem. This song came on and I used it to kinda rally myself and not get down. It really pushed me back in the right direction. Right then at that moment I felt bad but I couldn't keep getting down because I know I will get through this issue and I will not lose faith in myself. "I know what I believe inside. I'M AWAKE AND I'M ALIVE!"

Enjoy!

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