Big Ocean brings a powerful anthem with their song ‘Alive’. The track comes from their album The Greatest Battle, featuring lyrics by Hemian, Flame (Kor), and other writers. The performers mix an uplifting beat with a message of pure determination.
Released: March 3, 2026
Alive
Big Ocean • From “The Greatest Battle”
Alive Lyrics Translation – The Greatest Battle Soundtrack
Hemian and the team draft lyrics that use strong, specific pictures. They write about being a flower blooming from the mud to show victory over struggle. The poet describes walking above thoughts trapped in a cage, pushing past all limits to find a new world.
Higher, higherHigher, higher.
Higher, higher (Alive)Higher, higher (Alive).
We ready to change the worldWe’re ready to change the world.
(Alive)(Alive).
We are living in the jungle of deepWe’re living in the deepest part of the jungle.
Pull me closer to outer spacePull me closer to outer space.
Teure gatin sago geu wireul geonneoI walk above thoughts trapped in a cage,
Change your prismand change your prism.
Takin’ it back, uh, uh, takin’ it back (Yeah)I’m taking it back, uh, uh, taking it back (Yeah).
Keojyeoman ganeun nae gomini nulleodo, geureom eottaeEven if my growing worries weigh me down, what does it matter?
I don’t care about it, nega mworaedo, what I sayI don’t care about it, no matter what you say or what I say.
I’ma keep going everyday, na boyeojul ttaeI’ll keep going every day, until the moment I show you.
Just see the light, see the lightJust see the light, see the light.
Hangyereul neomeoseo gaBreak past the limits,
I’ma take you to a new worldas I take you to a new world.
Fallin’ back ain’t good no moreFalling back isn’t an option anymore.
Countin’ my starsI’m counting my stars.
There is no way out of losingThere’s no way I’ll end up losing.
Eojewaneun dareun naegeTo the person I’ve become, who’s different from yesterday,
Keep insideI’ll keep this strength inside.
Alive (eojewaneun dareun naege)Alive (different from who I was yesterday).
Alive (Yeah, yeah)Alive (Yeah, yeah).
Nal geochilge deungjideon sesangeul hechigoI’ll push through the world that once turned its back on me,
Just keep going, never lose yourselfso just keep going, and never lose yourself.
Jinheulsoge pieooreun kkochi doeeosseo nan wonI’ve become a flower blooming from the mud, I’ve won.
Alive (Keep it runnin’, runnin’)Alive (Keep it running, running).
Alive (Goin’, galttaekkaji)Alive (Going, until the very end).
Geochin sal sogeseodo I’m still aliveEven in this harsh life, I’m still alive.
Maenbadakbuteo ttwieo nara, flyI’ll leap from the very bottom and fly, fly.
Hangyereul neomeo deo mokpyoneun meoreodoEven if the goal is far beyond the limits,
Jineunge deo iksukae nan geuraedo jeo neomeoro gaI’m used to losing, but I’m still going beyond that anyway.
Jjitgin dallyeogeun itgoseo goI’ll forget the torn-up calendar and just go,
Geochin pado wi yuyeonghae, flowand swim over the rough waves with a smooth flow.
Nan jikjin, I’m addictedI’m heading straight forward, I’m addicted.
I’m addicted, ah-ah, oh-woahI’m addicted, ah-ah, oh-woah.
Just see the light, see the lightJust see the light, see the light.
Hangyereul neomeoseo gaBreak past the limits,
I’ma take you to a new worldas I take you to a new world.
Fallin’ back ain’t good no moreFalling back isn’t an option anymore.
Countin’ my starsI’m counting my stars.
There is no way out of losingThere’s no way I’ll end up losing.
Eojewaneun dareun naegeTo the person I’ve become, who’s different from yesterday,
Keep insideI’ll keep this strength inside.
Alive (eojewaneun dareun naege)Alive (different from who I was yesterday).
Alive (Yeah, yeah)Alive (Yeah, yeah).
Nal geochilge deungjideon sesangeul hechigoI’ll push through the world that once turned its back on me,
Just keep going, never lose yourselfso just keep going, and never lose yourself.
Jinheulsoge pieooreun kkochi doeeosseo nan wonI’ve become a flower blooming from the mud, I’ve won.
Alive (Keep it runnin’, runnin’)Alive (Keep it running, running).
Alive (Goin’, galttaekkaji)Alive (Going, until the very end).
Su maneun iyueFor countless reasons,
Mureup kkulteon naui oneureulmy present self used to fall to my knees.
Never give up for your lifeI’ll never give up on your life.
Nugungareul tathaji ana jamsik doeji maI don’t blame anyone, so don’t let yourself be consumed.
Gyeolgugen bichi boinikkaBecause in the end, the light will shine through.
I’m in a dash, nae jeonbureul geolgeI’m in a dash, I’ll bet everything I have.
Told you, I’ll never retireI told you, I’ll never retire.
Alive (eojewaneun dareun naege)Alive (different from who I was yesterday).
Alive (Yeah, yeah)Alive (Yeah, yeah).
Nal geochilge deungjideon sesangeul hechigoI’ll push through the world that once turned its back on me,
Just keep going, never lose yourselfso just keep going, and never lose yourself.
Jinheulsoge pieooreun kkochi doeeosseo nan wonI’ve become a flower blooming from the mud, I’ve won.
Alive (Keep it runnin’, runnin’)Alive (Keep it running, running).
Alive (Goin’, galttaekkaji)Alive (Going, until the very end).
Alive Music Video
The ‘Alive’ lyrics offer a defiant hope that connects deeply. Big Ocean stars in this powerful track from The Greatest Battle.