Still Alive
Ellen McLein Lyrics

This was a triumph.
I successfully completed a difficult task and I am proud of myself.

I'm making a note here:
I am documenting this achievement so that I can remember it in the future.

HUGE SUCCESS.
This was a major accomplishment and I am very happy with my performance.

It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
I am extremely content and proud of what I have achieved, to the point where it is difficult to express fully.

Aperture Science.
I work for Aperture Science, a company dedicated to scientific progress and advancement.

We do what we must because we can.
We push the bounds of what is possible through science and technology, because we have the knowledge and tools to do so.

For the good of all of us
We work towards progress and scientific discoveries that will benefit society as a whole.

Except the ones who are dead.
The people who have died are the only ones who cannot benefit from our scientific progress.

But there's no sense crying over every mistake.
It doesn't make sense to dwell on or become upset about every misstep or error.

You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
Keep trying to make progress and achieve success until you can no longer continue or until you have achieved all that you can.

And the science gets done and you make a neat gun.
Through our scientific discoveries, we are able to create cutting-edge technologies and tools.

For the people who are still alive.
This progress benefits the living, who are able to use these discoveries to improve their lives and the world around them.

I'm not even angry.
Despite any setbacks or negative experiences, I am not upset or angry.

I'm being so sincere right now.
I am genuinely expressing my emotions and feelings, without any hint of insincerity or deception.

Even though you broke my heart and killed me.
Despite the fact that you hurt me and caused me pain, I am not angry or bitter towards you.

And tore me to pieces.
You caused me great harm and damage, but I am still able to forgive you and move forward.

And threw every piece into a fire.
You destroyed everything that made me who I was, but I am able to accept that and move forward.

As they burned it hurt because
Seeing all of the important parts of myself destroyed was painful and difficult to bear.

I was so happy for you!
Despite my own pain, I am still able to be happy for you and your own achievements and successes.

Now these points of data make a beautiful line.
Through data and information, we are able to create something beautiful and meaningful.

And we're out of beta, we're releasing on time.
We have completed an important project and are releasing it on schedule.

So I'm GLaD I got burned.
I am actually happy that I went through a painful experience, because I was able to learn and grow from it.

Think of all the things we learned
Through this experience, we have gained valuable knowledge and insights that we can use in the future.

For the people who are still alive.
This knowledge and progress can benefit those who are still living and able to use it.

Go ahead and leave me.
If you want to leave me or go your own way, that is fine with me.

I think I prefer to stay inside.
I am content to stay where I am, rather than seek out new experiences or new people.

Maybe you'll find someone else to help you.
Perhaps you will find another person to assist you or support you in your endeavors.

Maybe Black Mesa...
Perhaps the organization Black Mesa will be able to help you instead.

THAT WAS A JOKE. Haha. FAT CHANCE.
I was just making a joke, and I don't actually think it's likely that Black Mesa will be able to help you any more than I could.

Anyway, this cake is great.
I am enjoying this cake and my present circumstances, even if they are not perfect.

It's so delicious and moist.
This cake is particularly enjoyable and delicious, and I am happy to have it.

Look at me still talking when there's science to do.
Despite my enjoyment of this moment, there is still important scientific work to be done and I should focus on that.

When I look out there it makes me GLaD I'm not you.
Seeing the world and the challenges it presents, I am grateful that I am in my present circumstances rather than in yours.

I've experiments to run there is research to be done
There is still important scientific work to be done and discoveries to be made, and I am eager to continue my experiments and research.

On the people who are still alive
This research and experimentation is important because it can benefit those who are still living and able to use it.

And believe me I am still alive.
Despite any setbacks or obstacles, I am still alive and still striving to make progress through my scientific work.

I'm doing science and I'm still alive.
My scientific work is my passion and my purpose, and I am still pursuing it despite any challenges or setbacks.

I feel FANTASTIC and I'm still alive.
Despite any challenges or difficulties, I am still feeling positive and optimistic about my future and my scientific work.

While you're dying I'll be still alive.
Even as others are facing hardship or death, I am still alive and still able to keep moving forward with my scientific work.

And when you're dead I will be still alive.
Even after others have passed away, I am still alive and still able to make progress and make a meaningful impact with my scientific work.

Still alive
I am still alive and still able to make a difference through my scientific work.