Okay, so “Still Alive”, the theme for the new game Mirror’s Edge, is a beautiful song by Lisa Miskovsky (variously misspelled as Lisa Miscovsky, etc etc).

…And my first thought was “…Portal?” But no, this is a different game with a dark-haired female protagonist trying not to get killed. And the song is completely serious.

It’s gotten massive remix support from the likes of Paul van Dyk and Junkie XL, probably seeking to try and break into the North American market. Surprisingly, I actually like the PvD remix. It doesn’t sound typical of him, which is good, because PvD was getting to sound extraordinarily one-dimensional these days. The rest of the remixes…are not so great. What the hell, Armand van Helden?

My problem is that a whole assortment of really badly transcribed lyrics has surfaced across the Internet. And upon listening a few times, I more or less picked through the lyrics until something sounded much more coherent.

“Still Alive” – Lisa Miskovsky

I have changed
I have changed
Just like you, just like you
For how long, for how long
Must I wait; I know there’s something wrong

Your concrete heart isn’t beating
And I’ve tried to make it come alive
No shadows, just red lights
Now I’m here to rescue you

Oh, I’m still alive
I’m still alive
I cannot apologize, no (x 2)

So silent, no violence
But inside my head
So loud and clear
You’re screaming, you’re screaming
Covered up with a smile I’ve learned to fear

Just sunshine
And blue sky
Is this all we get
For living here?
Come fire, come fire
Let it burn and love come racing through

Oh, I’m still alive
I’m still alive
I cannot apologize, no (x 2)

I’ve learned to lose
I’ve learned to win
I’ve turned my face against the wind

I will move fast
I will move slow
Take me where I have to go

Oh, I’m still alive
I’m still alive
I cannot apologize, no