What A Time To Be Alive

“What A Time To Be Alive” stands as one of the most emotionally resonant moments in Robert O’Connor’s catalogue — a meditation on nostalgia, possibility, and the bittersweet recognition of time passing. Written in 2018 and completed years later with a newly written third verse, the song explores the longing for moments not yet lived, friendships that slip through time, and the feeling of arriving at life’s midpoint with memories still unfolding. Originally produced by Gareth Shortland, the album version closed 'Swimming Against The Tide' with its blend of Pet Shop Boys–influenced electronic pop and dream-pop textures inspired by artists like Wild Nothing and Still Corners.