Song-Ze YuUndergraduate Researcher, Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research · CS @ NTHU & UC Berkeley | Researcher @ BAIR & CNMAT

I am alive feat ( 林俊傑 - Jason Mraz )

7 Feb 2015 · 4 min

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The video presents a spoken‑word/lyrical performance in which the speaker repeatedly affirms their existence, strength, and willingness to give their all. Through a series of short, rhythmic statements, the speaker explores themes of self‑empowerment, emotional honesty (including the acceptance of crying), perseverance, and identity. Metaphors of flight, sky, and light are used to convey a desire for freedom and transcendence, while repeated refrains (“I am brave and strong,” “I am alive”) reinforce a mantra‑like resilience. The overall tone is uplifting and motivational, encouraging listeners to keep trying despite fear or disability.

Chapters

Hear my call. I take a breath and sing. Never breathe again. Things won't be the same. Everything will change. Even how the sun and I look at me. Fine, I know, I know. Life's just worth it. I keep on, I keep on giving. I'm giving it all I got. Give me the life Best shot. Get up, get up. Keep on crying. There is no shame in crying. Yesterday's are long. That's what it takes. That's what it takes to go long. I am brave and strong. I am every strong. I am here to yawn. I'm afraid. Fly! I am brave and strong. I give, give, give it all. I am dove enough and I'm ready to catch the falling sky. I am mine, I am mine, I am mine. Yes, I am. Keep on giving. I'm giving it all I got. Giving it my best shot. Get up, get up. Keep on trying. There is no shame in crying. Yes, early tomorrow. I've got it takes. I've got it takes to hold on. I am brave and strong. I am every doll. I am here to I'm not free to fly. I am lovable. I am invisible. I am tough enough in my brain to get full sky. I am brave and strong. I am every soul. I am here to shine. I'm on the I am free to fly. I am privileged. I am disabled. We have dove enough and I'm ready to get full restart. I am alive. I am alive. Yes, I am. I am alive. Yes, I am.