Alive (Sia song)

"Alive" is a song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Sia. It was originally intended for Adele's third studio album, 25, but was ultimately rejected. Sia then offered the song to Rihanna, but it was again rejected. Sia then decided to record the song herself, and it was released as the lead single from her seventh studio album, This Is Acting (2016).

The song explores themes of survival and resilience, with the narrator expressing gratitude for having overcome hardship and found a reason to live. Lyrically, "Alive" details a person reflecting on difficult life experiences, recognizing the strength gained from those challenges, and ultimately declaring their continued existence and vitality.

"Alive" was co-written by Sia, Adele, and Tobias Jesso Jr. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Sia's powerful vocal performance and the song's anthemic quality. Commercially, the song achieved moderate success worldwide, charting in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. The music video features Kyokushin karate practitioner Mahiro Takano performing martial arts routines.