Taylor Bennett's "Come Alive" is equal parts nostalgia and living-in-the-moment summertime fun. The song's lyrics recall memories of carefree fun as a teen hanging out with friends, but also evokes a feeling of holding on to a perfect summer night, knowing the moment will soon be a memory.
In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Bennett curates that mood with a breezy performance of "Come Alive." Wearing tinted jeans and bathed in blue neon light, he delivers his song's feel-good message surrounded by his band, busting out some smooth moves along the way.
"Come Alive" is a single from Bennett's newest album, Coming of Age, which the Chicago rapper released in April. Taken as a whole, the track list is a strong artist statement of self-expression, both musically and personally.
Blending rock, R&B and funk influences with a rap foundation, the album's musical style is as boundary-busting as its subject matter. Bennett came out as bisexual in 2017, and his album's themes revolve around self-expression and the power of being comfortable in his own skin.
Bennett's current Be Yourself, Be a Champion Tour is named after his partnership with Champion Athleticwear, which features a Be Yourself apparel line in honor of "Be Yourself Pt. 2," a Coming of Age track that celebrates diversity.
This "Come Alive" performance video underscores that message, with Bennett's bandmates rocking "Be Yourself" shirts as they jam along to his irrepressible summer anthem.
Press play on the video above to get ready for a summer full of carefree fun, and keep checking GRAMMY.com for more episodes of Positive Vibes Only.
