I'm Alive
Olivia Newton-John · Xanadu [1980]
Fom Xanadu (E.L.O.)
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the dawn breaks across the sky
I'm alive - and the sun rises up so high
Lost in another world (far away), never another word (till today)
But what can I say? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
Suddenly came the dawn (from the night), suddenly I was born (into light)
How can it be real? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive - and the world shines for me today
I'm alive - suddenly I am here today
Seems like forever (and a day), thought I could never (feel this way)
Is this really me? I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I'm Alive
Olivia Newton-John's 'I'm Alive' serves as the thematic cornerstone of the 1980 film soundtrack album Xanadu. Released as a single from this collection, the track exemplifies her signature style, blending lush orchestration with her distinctive vocal delivery to create an uplifting anthem of resilience. The song's narrative focuses on the protagonist's determination to survive and thrive despite adversity, mirroring the film's plot. As a key component of the Xanadu soundtrack, the recording helped define the movie's musical identity and remains a staple of Newton-John's discography, showcasing her ability to craft emotionally resonant pop and rock ballads that resonate with audiences across generations.