She's Alive
André 3000 · The Love Below [2003]
A boy to raise
At a young age
No help from him
But she's alive
To be made strong
But all alone
Must be a pain
But she's alive
[Andre 3000 - Verse One]
The year was 1975
That night crickets cried
They knew what was going down
Three girls travel a long country road
And one said she thinks it's time
This baby wants to come right now
[Andre 3000 - Bridge]
A boy to raise
At a young age
No help from him
But she's alive
To be made strong
But all alone
Must be a pain
But she's alive
[Woman talking]
I was scufflin' going to school
I was scufflin' working at night
And you know what
I truly believe
And that's why I tell a lot of parents
Single parents, don't tell me what God can't do.
I made sure you had
I never felt like you should be deprived of anything
If a man didn't want to take care of his child
You move on
And that's what I did
I moved on
[Andre 3000 - Bridge]
A boy to raise
At a young age
No help from him
But she's alive
To be made strong
But all alone
Must be a pain
But she's alive
A boy to raise
At... at a young age
No help from him
But she's alive
[Woman talking]
He always wanted to be a father
But he never took care of you
He ain't have no money
He ain't have nothin'
How can you care about somebody
And you never give the welfare of them
[Andre 3000 - Bridge]
A boy to raise
At a young age
No help from him
But she's alive
To be made strong
But all alone
Must be a drag
But she's alive
A boy to raise
At a young age...
No help from him
But she's alive
To be made strong
But all alone
Must...
[Woman talking]
and I knew I had to go that road by myself
[Andre 3000]
She's alive
She's Alive
She's Alive stands as a vibrant example of André 3000's eclectic songwriting on The Love Below, the second half of OutKast's landmark 2003 double album. The track showcases the artist's signature blend of soulful melodies and unconventional rhythmic structures, distinguishing itself within a catalogue known for pushing genre boundaries. While often overshadowed by the massive commercial success of Hey Ya!, this recording highlights the experimental spirit that defined the era. The song contributes to a broader body of work that redefined Southern hip-hop and brought a fresh, psychedelic energy to mainstream audiences. It remains a testament to the artist's ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant moments alongside high-energy anthems, solidifying the album's status as a cohesive artistic statement rather than a collection of singles.

