Céline Dion – I’m Alive

Céline Dion - I'm Alive (Official HD Video)

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”.

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Lyrics

I get wings to flyOh, oh, I’m alive
When you call on meWhen I hear you breatheI get wings to flyI feel that I’m alive
When you look at meI can touch the skyI know that I’m alive
When you bless the dayI just drift awayAll my worries dieI’m glad that I’m alive
You’ve set my heart on fireFilled me with loveMade me a woman on clouds above
I couldn’t get much higherMy spirit takes flight‘Cause I am alive
When you call on meWhen you call on meWhen I hear you breatheWhen I hear you breatheI get wings to flyI feel that I’m aliveI am alive
When you reach for meWhen you reach for meRaising spirits highGod knows thatThat I’ll be the oneStanding by through good and through trying timesAnd it’s only begunI can’t wait for the rest of my life
When you call on meWhen you call on meWhen you reach for meWhen you reach for meI get wings to flyI feel that
When you bless the dayWhen you bless, you bless the dayI just drift awayI just drift awayAll my worries dieI know that I’m aliveI get wings to flyGod knows that I’m alive