Michael Paynter performs “Are You Alive” live at Gateway Children’s Fund Gala 2021

Performed live with the Gateway Band at the Gateway Children’s Fund fundraising Gala, 2021. Arrangement and musical direction by Michael Best Drums: Josh Taylor Piano: David Taylor Bass/Synths: Ezekiel Fenn Guitar: Michael Best Vocals: Briony Hutton, Hannah Furlong, Crystal Krause Recorded and mixed by Michael Best for Entente Music Filming by St John Gill and the Gateway Team childrensfund.org.au There’s a moment when we all Have to choose to fly or fall Here’s yours I see you staring at the sky As the daylight slowly dies But there’s more you’ll find What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? It burns it breaks It won’t give when it takes It’s not fair It’s not always right You can waste away in a safer place You’ll get by, you’ll survive But are you alive? Are you really alive? You try to find your better self But you’re becoming someone else It’s OK And though you’re scared to be alone I think you’re braver than you know So don’t fade away What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? It burns it breaks It won’t give when it takes It’s not fair It’s not always right You can waste away in a safer place You’ll get by, you’ll survive But are you alive? Are you really alive? You know you’ll never be sure But what are you waiting for? Written by Michael Paynter, Gary Clark and David Mead