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.
The Greatest
Sia Lyrics
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Oh, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes
Well, oh, I got stamina
And uh-oh, I see another mountain to climb
But I, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, I need another lover, be mine
Cause I, I, I got stamina
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive
The greatest, the greatest alive
Well, uh-oh, running out of breath, but I
Oh, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes
But, oh oh, I got stamina
And oh yeah, running through the waves of love
But I, I got stamina
And oh yeah, I'm running and I've just enough
And uh-oh, I got stamina
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive
The greatest, the greatest alive (oh oh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo)
Ay, I am the truth
Ay, I am the wisdom of the fallen, I'm the youth
Ay, I am the greatest
Ay, this is the proof
Ay, I work hard, pray hard, pay dues, ay
I transform with pressure, I'm hands-on with effort
I fell twice before, my bounce back was special
Letdowns'll get you, and the critics will test you
But the strong'll survive, another scar may bless you, ah
Don't give up (no no), I won't give up (no no)
Don't give up, no no no (nah)
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
The song "The Greatest" by Sia featuring Kendrick Lamar is an empowering anthem about the strength and perseverance that comes with having stamina. The lyrics depict someone who is tired and feeling like they are running out of breath, both literally and metaphorically. Despite this, the singer reminds themselves that they have the stamina to keep going and face any challenges that come their way.
In the chorus, Sia repeats the line "I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive" several times. This line is not just about being the best, but also about living life to the fullest and seizing every opportunity that comes their way. The repetition of "The greatest, the greatest alive" emphasizes the importance of self-belief and the power of positive thinking.
Kendrick Lamar's verse adds to the message of the song by emphasizing the importance of hard work and resilience. He speaks about being the "wisdom of the fallen" and the "youth" who can learn from past mistakes and rise again. Kendrick's verse emphasizes that even when you face setbacks, the key to success is to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "The Greatest" is a song about perseverance, self-belief, and resilience. It encourages listeners to never give up and to always believe in their own greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-oh, running out of breath, but I
I am feeling tired and out of breath, but I am determined to push through.
Oh, I, I got stamina
I have the strength and energy to keep going.
Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes
I am running so hard that I have to close my eyes and focus on my stamina to keep going.
Well, oh, I got stamina
Again, I am reminding myself of my stamina.
And uh-oh, I see another mountain to climb
Despite my exhaustion, I am aware that there are more challenges to come.
But I, I, I got stamina
Once again, I remind myself that I have the endurance to face any obstacle.
Uh-oh, I need another lover, be mine
I am reaching out for support and love to help me through this difficult time.
Don't give up, I won't give up
I am encouraging myself not to give up, and reminding myself that I am strong enough to keep going.
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I am embracing my potential and living life to the fullest.
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
In this moment, I am the best version of myself and capable of achieving greatness.
Ay, I am the truth
I am authentic and honest with myself and others.
Ay, I am the wisdom of the fallen, I'm the youth
I have learned from my mistakes and hardships, and am using that wisdom to guide me as I move forward.
Ay, I am the greatest
I acknowledge my own greatness and potential.
Ay, this is the proof
My determination and resilience are proof of my greatness.
Ay, I work hard, pray hard, pay dues, ay
I am willing to put in the effort and sacrifices necessary to achieve my goals.
I transform with pressure, I'm hands-on with effort
I am able to adapt and thrive under pressure, and work hard to achieve my goals.
I fell twice before, my bounce back was special
Even when I failed before, I was able to bounce back and come out stronger.
Letdowns'll get you, and the critics will test you
Disappointments and criticism can bring you down, but it's important to persevere and prove them wrong.
But the strong'll survive, another scar may bless you, ah
Those who are resilient will survive and grow stronger, even after facing adversity.
The greatest, the greatest alive
I am constantly reminding myself of my potential for greatness and the fact that I am still alive and pushing forward.
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Once again, I am expressing my strength and endurance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin, Kendrick Lamar, Blair Mackichan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dr.ahmedkhazali561
Uh-oh, running out of breath, but I
Oh, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes
Well, oh, I got stamina
And uh-oh, I see another mountain to climb
But I, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, I need another lover, be mine
Cause I, I, I got stamina
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive
The greatest, the greatest alive
Well, uh-oh, running out of breath, but I
Oh, I, I got stamina
Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes
But, oh oh, I got stamina
And oh yeah, running through the waves of love
But I, I got stamina
And oh yeah, I'm running and I've just enough
And uh-oh, I got stamina
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive
The greatest, the greatest alive (oh oh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh)
Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo)
Ay, I am the truth
Ay, I am the wisdom of the fallen, I'm the youth
Ay, I am the greatest
Ay, this is the proof
Ay, I work hard, pray hard, pay dues, ay
I transform with pressure, I'm hands-on with effort
I fell twice before, my bounce back was special
Letdowns'll get you, and the critics will test you
But the strong'll survive, another scar may bless you, ah
Don't give up (no no), I won't give up (no no)
Don't give up, no no no (nah)
Don't give up, I won't give up
Don't give up, no no no
I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive
I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)
@Itgirljenyoung
2:01
Ay, I am the truth
Ay, I am the wisdom of the fallen, I'm the youth
Ay, I am the greatest
Ay, this is the proof
Ay, I work hard, pray hard, pay dues, ay
I transform with pressure, I'm hands-on with effort
I fell twice before, my bounce back was special
Letdowns'll get you, and the critics will test you
But the strong'll survive, another scar may bless you, ah
@edisonxxi
Sia's voice is the only thing I need to survive
@izelcebrero
❤️
@izelcebrero
❤️
@anageorginamartinezpalacio9399
yep uwu
@anassel-karoumi5457
i feel the same man lol i knew i m not alone ;)
@abdullahaldhfeeri7906
4 me i need Ariana's voice
@_SnipezZ_
Kendrick always kills it, i hate that people don't like it. This song is exactly kendrick's style.. he writes about problems in the world and his personal experiences. This song is about the Pulse shooting and kendrick's verse was short and fit in perfectly.
@MsMasa1982
SnipezZ L cnbv
@lucasanovah9483
Fucking amen
@tomoxu3148
THANK YOU!