Still Alive
The 8-Bit Big Band Lyrics

This was a triumph
I have accomplished something great and it was a huge success.

I'm making a note here: huge success
I am taking note of my victorious moment.

It's hard to overstate my satisfaction
I cannot express enough how happy and fulfilled I am with my success.

Aperture Science:
This song is related to the game Portal, and this line is a reference to the game's setting.

"We do what we must, because we can"
We will do what is necessary because we are able to.

For the good of all of us
We are working for the benefit of everyone.

Except the ones who are dead
Unfortunately, those who have passed on cannot enjoy the success with us.

But there's no sense crying over every mistake
It is pointless to constantly dwell on every mistake made.

You just keep on trying till you run out of cake
Keep trying until you can no longer continue.

And the science gets done, and you make a neat gun
The work is completed, and something incredible, like a gun, has been created.

For the people who are still alive
The work has been done for the benefit of those who are still with us.

I'm not even angry
Despite negative events occurring, I am not upset.

I'm being so sincere right now
I am being completely truthful and honest.

Even though you broke my heart
Although my feelings were hurt,

And killed me
And it felt as if you took my life.

And tore me to pieces
It felt as if I was violently dismantled.

And threw every piece into a fire
It felt as if every piece of me was thrown away, never to be recovered.

As they burned it hurt because
This was a painful experience for me.

I was so happy for you
Despite my pain, I cannot help but feel happiness for your success.

Now these points of data make a beautiful line
This steady progression has resulted in something beautiful.

And we're out of beta, we're releasing on time
We are finished working out the kinks and are ready to release on schedule.

So I'm glad I got burned, think of all the things we've learned
I am content in the face of adversity because we have learned so much.

For the people who are still alive
Our work will benefit those who are still with us.

Well, look at me still talking when there's science to do
Even with a successful accomplishment, there is more work to be done.

When I look out there, it makes me glad I'm not you
Although there is more work to be done, I am content in my role and do not envy others.

I've experiments to run, there is research to be done
My work continues with more experiments and research.

On the people who are still alive
I am working towards the benefit of those who are still with us.

And believe me, I am still alive
Despite everything, I am still here and persevering.

And while you're dying, I'll be still alive
As others suffer and die, I am still here and thriving.

I feel fantastic, and I'm still alive
Despite everything, I feel amazing and am still here.

And when you're dead, I will be still alive
Even when others have passed on, I will continue to live on.

Still alive
I am still here, still kicking.

Still alive
My perseverance and strength allow me to continue to live.

I'm still alive, baby!
I am still here, strong and resilient.