1. Backstory:
Alive Continent was formed in Amsterdam in 2008 by school friends, Steven Van Der Berg (lead vocals and guitar), Hugo De Vries (bass and vocals), and twin brothers, Oliver (drums) and Felix Van Helden (keyboard and vocals). Having grown up together in the same neighborhood, the band members shared a deep bond and passion for music. Their shared musical journey began as a garage band, slowly traversed through local gigs and music festivals, and eventually, they started gaining recognition in the indie music scene. Their unique blend of traditional and contemporary sound, embedded with profound lyrics, started winning hearts across the globe, establishing them as one of the promising bands in the early 2010s.

In their early years, they often practiced in the attic of the Van Helden’s house, where they discovered their unique sound. The band’s name, “Alive Continent,” represents the band’s belief in the power of unity, the vibrancy and diversity of life, and the interconnectedness of all people, just like a continent bustling with life.

2. Music Genre:
Alive Continent’s music can be classified as a fusion of indie rock, alternative, and folk, with elements of electronica.

3. Song Title:
“Waves in the Wilderness”

4. Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
Catching the sunlight, on the crest of dawn,
Walking the wilderness, with shadows long,
We’re stepping on dreams, painted in the sand,
Waiting for the echo, of a promised land.

(Chorus)
We are the waves in the wilderness,
Carving our path, in the face of abyss,
With every stride, in the shifting sand,
We find the strength, to make our stand.

(Verse 2)
Under the moonlit sky, we trace the stars,
Bound by the rhythm, of our beating hearts,
Through the whispers of wind, and the silent night,
We imbibe the courage, to ignite the light.

(Chorus)
We are the waves in the wilderness,
Seeking our truth, in the wild’s caress,
With every pulse, of this unchartered land,
We journey forth, hand in hand.

(Bridge)
Like rivers we merge, in the ocean’s expanse,
Like mountains we rise, embracing each chance,
In unity we find, our individual essence,
We are the Alive Continent, in perpetual resonance.

(Chorus)
We are the waves in the wilderness,
Dancing with destiny, in an endless waltz,
With every step, in the heart of this land,
We resonate the rhythm, of the Alive Continent.

5. Chord Progression:
The song is set in the key of G major. The chord progression typically follows: G – D – Em – C during the verses and choruses, while moving to Em – C – G – D during the bridge.