Courage to Change

*Not to be confused with Courage.*

## **Courage to Change**Single by Sia

"*Here's me trying to be brave*"
—BENEE
"**Courage to Change**" is the second single from the soundtrack to Sia's self-directed and co-written movie *Music*, where it plays during the credits. The sad yet uplifting ballad talks about the fear of changing and having no purpose, yet one is never alone in a situation like this: together people "can do anything".

The chorus and pre-chorus of the song are interpolated from P!nk's "Courage", which was co-written by Sia and featured on the former's album *Hurts 2B Human*.

Sia elaborates, "The only thing that remains constant is change. Now more than ever we need to pull together to fight for humanity, social justice, equality & so much more. It’s time for real change." The track ponders what legacy we leave behind and the desire to live a life of purpose and meaning amid the deluge of horrible news, rising to a heart-swelling that asks, “Have I the courage to change today?"

## Lyric video

A lyric video based on a live performance of the song was uploaded to Sia's official YouTube channel on 11 January 2021.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

World, I want to leave you better

I want my life to matter

I am afraid I have no purpose here

I watch the news on TV

Abandon myself daily

I am afraid to let you see the real me

[Pre-Chorus]

Rain, it falls, rain, it falls

Pouring on me

And the rain, it falls, rain, it falls

Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope

We don't have to stay here, stuck in the weeds

[Chorus]

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

[Post-Chorus]

You’re not alone in all this

You're not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

You're not alone in all this

You’re not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

[Verse 2]

World, you're not alone in all this

You're not alone, I promise

Standing together we can do anything

I want to leave you better

I want my life to matter

I am afraid I have no purpose here

[Pre-Chorus]

The rain, it falls, rain, it falls

Pouring on me

And the rain, it falls, rain, it falls

Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope

You don't have to stay here, stuck in the weeds

[Chorus]

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

[Post-Chorus]

You're not alone in all this

You're not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

You're not alone in all this

You're not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

[Bridge]

Piano Solo

[Chorus]

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change?

Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)

[Post-Chorus]

You’re not alone in all this

You’re not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

You're not alone in all this

You’re not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

[Outro]

You're not alone in all this

You're not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

You're not alone in all this

You’re not alone, I promise

Standing together, we can do anything

## References

1. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/index.php/articles/columns/pop/9455209/sia-courage-to-change