About the song
Background
“I’m Alive” is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion from her seventh English-language album, A New Day Has Come (2002). It was released as the album’s second single on 5 August 2002 and was also featured in the film Stuart Little 2.
The song was written by Kristian Lundin and Andreas Carlsson and produced by Lundin. They had worked with Dion before, writing her 1999 hit “That’s the Way It Is”. It is a midtempo song, where Dion declares she is alive, fulfilled as a mother, and in love.
Themes
The song’s themes are of hope, resilience, and the power of love. Dion has said that the song was inspired by her own personal experiences, including the birth of her son René-Charles in 2001. She has also said that the song is a message of hope for anyone who is going through a difficult time.
Music video
The music video for “I’m Alive” was directed by Michael Maxfield and shot in Los Angeles. The video opens with Dion walking through a field of flowers, before she is joined by a group of dancers. The video intercuts with scenes of Dion singing in a recording studio and performing the song live in concert. The video ends with Dion standing on a rooftop, overlooking the city lights.
Critical reception
“I’m Alive” was a commercial success, reaching number one in Canada, France, and Switzerland. It also peaked within the top ten in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The song was certified platinum in Canada and gold in Australia and the United States.
The song received positive reviews from critics. AllMusic praised Dion’s vocals, calling the song a “powerful ballad”. Billboard called the song a “soaring anthem” and “one of Dion’s best singles in years”.