

To Be Alive is a song written by Mike Peters and recorded as The Alarm MMXXV. It was recorded in Blackpool during 2024 in between the chemotherapy sessions Mike Peters was having for his Richter’s cancer diagnosis at The Christie in Manchester. It is a track from the Transformation album which had been due for release in the Summer 2025. This album release was delayed due to the passing of Mike Peters in April 2025, being released on 29th May 2026.
2024 Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool recording details
Running length 4:51
Written by Mike Peters
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters (MK 2) – Lead Vocals, All Guitars
George Williams – Bass, Keyboards, EFX
Dave Morait – Drums, Percussion
Jules Jones Peters – Piano, Backing Vocals
Evan ap Michael Peters – Drums, Backing Vocals
Produced by George Williams
Recorded at Rock Hard and Berlin Studios, Blackpool, England
Click on image for audio that appears on the official The Alarm Youtube channel








Album appearance & discography of studio version



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The following are Worldwide releases unless stated
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(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on CD by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001CD
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on Standard Black vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released on Standard Green Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LPG
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Silver Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Gold Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm MMX – Transformation
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180 GM Audiophile Black LP’s released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists
2 x Audiophile double 180gm classic black LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl.
Exclusive 12” style George Williams mix of Wired (Extended Version).
Printed inner LP sleeves.
Exclusive transformable album sleeve artwork
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case
Numbered and signed (for the first time in his new life), by Mike Peters (MK2).
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile Clear LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm clear LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile White LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm white LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
The digital / Dolby Atmos editions have also been mixed and mastered by George Williams to meet the audio quality demands of all the digital music platforms, Audio Streaming, Lossless Playback and Dolby atmos
Lyrics ~ Transformation Album

Don’t be afraid to be afraid
Don’t be scared to be scared
It’s ok not to be ok
Don’t be sorry for feeling sorry
Don’t be bad for feeling bad
It’s alright not to feel alright
Here comes another great day
No clouds in the sky
Just another great day
To be alive
(To be alive)
Don’t believe in not believing
You’ve got to breathe
To keep on breathing
It’s really fine
Not to feel so fine
You know you’re never alone
In the darkness
You’ll never be all by yourself
Even in the blindness
You are all seeing
Here comes another great day
No clouds in the sky
Just another great day
To be alive
(To be alive)
It’s just another great day
No clouds in the sky
It’s just another great day
To be alive
(To be alive)
ohh ohhh
When I couldn’t breathe (oh ohh)
You brought me the air
When I couldn’t see
You showed me how
To be alive
(To be alive)
It’s just another great day
No clouds in the sky
Just another great day
To be alive (oh ohh)
It’s just another great day
Blue skies on the horizon
It’s just another great
Day to be alive
Here comes another great day
To be alive
Just another great day
To be alive
It’s just another great day
(To be alive)
To be alive
It’s just another great day
A great day to be
To be alive
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Every day’s a great day to be alive
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
(Written by Mike Peters 2024)
(Updated 11/10/2026)
