The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Alive" by the artist "X-Japan"

The song "Alive" by the Japanese metal band X-Japan is a cry from the soul of a person in deep existential struggle. The lyrical hero is lost and disoriented, wandering through a dark and faceless city that serves as a metaphor for his inner state.

The rain, darkness, and dirt emphasize the severity and hopelessness of his situation. He feels isolated, trapped within the "wall of his heart." The past weighs on him, his wounds don't heal, and he sees no way out, asking himself: "Is this my life?".

The hero seeks salvation, pleading for help, for a chance to break free from this darkness. He is ready for anything, even death ("Strike me dead in my heart!"), just to get rid of the pain and suffering.

At the climax of the song, the hero faces his demons ("sins... thickening above me"), goes through a painful ordeal ("The darkness inside me is tearing me apart") and emerges from it renewed.

The ending of the song brings hope. The rain stops, the wounds are bleeding, but the hero is alive. He returns to the city, which symbolizes his return to life, acceptance of himself and his past.