What A Time To Be Alive by Damien Jones published on 2023-04-22T15:13:15Z Song summary: What A Time To Be Alive is a celebration of life, of LGBTQIA+ pride and a song that was written in response to the AIDS epidemic after watching the TV series ‘It’s A Sin’. The lyrics are written from a 2023 perspective where diversity and sexuality are more celebrated and many more freedoms are enjoyed. The song acknowledges how far we’ve come with medical research and how those living with HIV (and who are lucky to have access to medication) are no longer in danger of dying young or passing the virus on. The song is one of gratitude and a chance to inspire and educate others around HIV awareness and Pride. It’s a positive and celebratory song that looks back in time but is contrasted against just how lucky LGBTQIA+ people and those with HIV are in 2023. Lyrics are: There's now a better chance for us A better time and place for us A focus on equality, individuality Where bigotry's left at the door The haters are the ones who lose the war No more, Living in secrecy, I own my sexuality Nobody's indestructible But I feel so invincible Running t'ward the man I'm meant to be More comfortable in my own skin Burying the shame within Living life the way that I design What a time to be alive It's easy to forget The life our predecessors lived Ostracised by everyone Fearing death when they were young With science and technology You live a normal life with HIV Just look! at how far we've come We're not a threat to anyone We're not indestructible But I feel so unstoppable Living life the fullest it can be Not crippled by experience Or worrying what others think I'm finally taking back the life that's mine What a time to be alive Nobody's indestructible But I feel so invincible Living life with no apology So comfortable in my own skin I’ve buried all the shame and sin Living life that way that I decide What a time to be alive What a time to be alive What a time to be alive Comment by Damien Jones @musicinsights have just seen this. Oh did it?! Thats cool! 2023-07-19T21:07:39Z