In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
I'm Still Here
Sia Lyrics
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I'm fighting my shadow
Herd fears like they're cattle
I'm fighting a battle, yeah
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth, where did we go wrong?
I'm fighting for me, though
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
I'm winning the war now
I'm winning it all now
Watch tears while they fall down
I'm winning the war now
I win against ego
Cast light on the shadow's long
I'm winning from ego
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
It's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth, where did we go wrong?
I'm winning for me, though
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it haunted me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
It's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past it's hauntin' me
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
Oh, the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
The song "I'm Still Here," by Sia, is a powerful anthem about resilience and overcoming the past. The lyrics paint a picture of a person fighting a battle against their own ego and their fears, trying to find their way home. The past is a recurring theme throughout the song, haunting the singer and threatening to consume them. Despite these challenges, the singer declares themselves a winner in the war against themselves, shedding tears as they go along.
The theme of ego is prominent in the song, as the singer is at war with their own ego. They are trying to cast light on the shadow and gain control of their thoughts and actions. The song seems to suggest that the past, our ego, and our fears can all be overcome with perseverance and determination. At the same time, the song acknowledges that the struggle is ongoing and that the past may continue to haunt us.
Overall, "I'm Still Here" is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. It is an anthem of hope and perseverance that encourages us to keep fighting even when things seem most difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fighting a battle
I am struggling to overcome a challenge or obstacle in my life
I'm fighting my shadow
I am grappling with my own flaws and insecurities
Herd fears like they're cattle
I am trying to control and face my fears head on
I'm fighting a battle, yeah
I am actively engaged in this struggle, putting all my effort into overcoming it
I'm fighting my ego
I am facing the part of myself that can be selfish or self-centered
Lost youth, where did we go wrong?
I am reflecting on a time in my past when I feel I made mistakes or lost my way
I'm fighting for me, though
I am putting myself first and doing what is best for my own well-being
I'm lighting the long way home
I am taking steps to find my path and illuminate my life's journey
Oh, the past it haunted me
I have been plagued by negative memories or experiences from my past
Oh, the past it wanted me dead
My past experiences have made me feel overwhelmed and helpless
Oh, the past tormented me
My past has caused me great distress and pain
But the battle was lost
At times, I have felt defeated and unable to triumph over my struggles
'Cause I'm still here
However, I am still standing and persevering against the odds
I'm winning the war now
I have gained the upper hand in this struggle and am making progress towards my goals
I'm winning it all now
I am experiencing victories and successes in various aspects of my life
Watch tears while they fall down
I am acknowledging and processing my emotions as I continue on this journey
I win against ego
I am successfully overcoming my own self-centered tendencies
Cast light on the shadow's long
I am bringing to attention the parts of myself that I may have kept hidden or repressed
It's hauntin' me
The memories and experiences from my past still affect me deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jesse Shatkin, Sia Furler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS :
I'm fighting a battle
I'm fighting my shadow
Herd fears like they're cattle
I'm fighting a battle, yeah
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth, where did we go wrong?
I'm fighting for me, though
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
‘Cos I'm still here
I'm winning the war now
I'm winning it all now
Watch tears while they fall down
I'm winning the war now
I win against ego
Cast light on the shadow's long
I'm winning from ego
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cos I'm still here
It's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past, it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
‘Cos I'm still here
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth, where did we go wrong?
I'm winning for me, though
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cos I'm still here
It's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
‘Cos I'm still here
@mohamedabdelazez91
lyrics
I'm fighting a battle
I'm fighting my shadow
Herd fears like they're cattle
I'm fighting a battle, yeah
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth where did we go wrong
I'm fighting for me though
I'm lighting the long way home
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Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
‘cos I'm still here
•
I'm winning the war now
I'm winning it all now
Watch tears while they fall down
I'm winning the war now
I win against ego
Cast light on the shadow's long
I'm winning from ego
I'm lighting the long way home
•
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cos I'm still here
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It's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past it's haunted me
Oh the past it wanted me dead
Oh the past tormented me
But the battle was lost
‘Cos we're still here
@azzasouayeh5301
I'm fighting a battle
I'm fighting my shadow
Heard fears like they're cattle
I'm fighting a battle, yeah
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth where did we go wrong
I'm fighting for me though
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
I am winning the war now
I'm winning it all now
Watch tears while they fall down
I'm winning the war now
I win against ego
Cast light on the shadow's long
I'm winning from ego
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
It's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
I'm fighting my ego
Lost youth where did we go wrong
I'm winning from ego
I'm lighting the long way home
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it haunted me
Oh the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
It's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, it's haunted me
Oh, the past, it wanted me dead
Oh, the past, tormented me
But the battle was lost
'Cause I'm still here
@maryc7549
I'm a cancer survivor, today is my birthday and this song makes so much sense 💕
@jackshank6241
mariana s. Happy birthday!! I'm so happy to hear you were able to fight through the cancer, cancer runs deep in my family. Every family member I've lost was due to cancer so Im very happy to hear you're able to survive it and thrive once again love. ♥️♥️
@beautifulsoul6277
God bless you
@nyle_armstrong
Belated bday wishes gurl
@alhinfadi667
Happy birthday and God bless you
@Castroooooooooo
Love from the middle east
Wish you all the best ✌🏼💐❤
@moomoomarie6563
I saw Sia's post about being alcohol free for 8 years, and I believe this song is about how she had a battle with alcohol. Have a great day, bye!
@wilhelmoswaldlorenz1074
Linda Long I think it is a battle to get back into life, from a heavy heart. I am fighting a battle to get my Family back home! ! I visited yesterday and realized how important they are to me and the other way around also!! With God's help I will win. I am not ever going to give up!!
@skziauddin5103
Linda Long
https://youtu.be/bCmbzdFyW_M
Lyric video
@Sergey-ov8gz
I think she forget about it,she can’t wear that burden whole life,she had released songs about her drug and alcoholic life already,so this song is more about her heart,but I don’t know though.