Discover the story of the song > Are You Alive? – Orbital

The protagonist is saying that by summer, he will be alive and it will be the first time his partner won't care. He feels alive because his partner finally cares for him. He encourages the listener to give their all and not hide in a ball, even if they don't want to work. The protagonist also questions if his partner still cares for him and notes that she appears to be acting like a magazine cover model.