: Described as "electropop" with "muted electronics," the song features cinematic horns, orchestral stabs, and heavy drums.
: Inspired by the film's protagonist, Alita, the song emphasizes speaking up against injustices and fighting for marginalized people. : Described as "electropop" with "muted electronics," the
The song’s title is intentionally contradictory; Dua Lipa has stated that the track is "not a swan song," but rather "only the beginning of our fight for justice ". : The lyrics draw significant inspiration from the
: The lyrics draw significant inspiration from the 1980s HIV/AIDS advocacy group ACT UP . The pre-chorus line, "staying silent's the same as dying," directly paraphrases the group's motto, “Silence = Death” . : The track mirrors Alita’s journey of discovering
Produced by Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg), who also scored the film, the track incorporates orchestral elements directly from the movie's score.
: The track mirrors Alita’s journey of discovering her own unrecognized power . Production and Musicality
: She appears in a post-apocalyptic look, wearing heavy gold and silver chains over leather.