About The Song
In the realm of country music, there are songs that make you tap your feet, songs that tug at your heartstrings, and then there are songs that embody the very essence of life itself. Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” falls into the latter category, a rousing anthem that celebrates the simple joys and profound beauty of existence. Released in 2000 as the second single from his album Down the Road I Go, the song quickly became a country music staple, resonating with listeners across the globe with its infectious melody and heartfelt message.
Tritt, a true country music icon known for his gritty vocals and captivating stage presence, delivers a performance brimming with authenticity and passion on “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive.” His voice, weathered yet powerful, soars through the verses with an air of easygoing optimism, while the chorus explodes with an unbridled joy that’s impossible to resist. The lyrics, penned by Tritt himself along with Waltrip and Wynn, paint a vivid picture of life’s simple pleasures, from the warmth of the sun on one’s skin to the laughter of loved ones.
“It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” is more than just a song; it’s an affirmation of life’s inherent goodness, a reminder to find gratitude in the everyday moments that often go unnoticed. In a world that often seems consumed by negativity and strife, Tritt’s anthem offers a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of finding joy in the simplest things.
As the song draws to a close, Tritt’s voice fades, leaving behind the lingering notes of an acoustic guitar, a fitting symbol of the song’s rustic charm and enduring appeal. “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” is a timeless classic, a song that has the power to lift spirits, mend hearts, and remind us all of the beauty that surrounds us, even in the darkest of times.
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I got rice cooking in the microwaveGot a three day beard I don’t plan to shaveAnd it’s a goofy thing but I just gotta say, heyI’ma doing alrightYeah, I think I’ll make me some home-made soupI’m feeling pretty good and that’s the truthIt’s neither drink nor drug induced, noI’m just doing alrightAnd it’s a great day to be aliveI know the sun’s still shiningWhen I close my eyesThere’s some hard times in the neighborhoodBut why can’t every day be just this goodAh, yeahIt’s been fifteen years since I left homeI said good luck to every seed I’d sownGave it my best and then I left it aloneI hope they’re doing alrightNow I look in the mirror and what do I seeA lone wolf there staring back at meLong in the tooth but harmless as can beLord, I guess he’s doin’ alrightAnd it’s a great day to be aliveI know the sun’s still shiningWhen I close my eyesThere’s some hard times in the neighborhoodBut why can’t every day be just this goodSometimes it’s lonely, sometimes it’s only meAnd the shadows that fill this roomSometimes I’m falling, desperately callingHowling at the moon, ah-ooh, ah-oohYeah-yeah, oh-ohWell, I might go get me a new tattooOr take my old Harley for a three day cruiseMight even grow me a Fu ManchuAnd it’s a great day to be aliveI know the sun’s still shiningWhen I close my eyesThere’s some hard times in the neighborhoodBut why can’t every day be just this goodIt’s a great day to be aliveI know the sun’s still shiningWhen I close my eyesThere’s some hard times in the neighborhoodBut why can’t every day be just this good, ah-ooh, oh yeah-yeah