What makes Never Give Up by Sia notable?

The song gained significant attention after its release, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart. Its association with 'Lion' not only broadened Sia's audience but also solidified her position in the film music landscape, showcasing her ability to create compelling narratives through pop music. By 2016, Sia had established herself as a formidable pop songwriter and performer, following the success of her 2014 album '1000 Forms of Fear'. 'Never Give Up' was released as part of the soundtrack for the film 'Lion', marking her continued evolution as an artist who bridges mainstream appeal with poignant storytelling.

How many songs are on Never Give Up?

Never Give Up has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Never Give Up

Sia · 2016

3 min · 1 track · indie pop

An uplifting anthem infused with Sia's signature emotive vocals set against a backdrop of vibrant electropop production.

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Never Give Up — This track serves as an empowering anthem, encapsulating themes of resilience and perseverance that resonate deeply within the context of the film.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The song blends familiar pop structures with Sia's distinctive vocal style but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the song.
The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with the chorus providing a powerful and anthemic hook.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Sia's reputation after her prior success, broadening her audience.
Themes: resilience in adversity· Lion film narrative
Career context: By 2016, Sia had established herself as a formidable pop songwriter and performer, following the success of her 2014 album '1000 Forms of Fear'. 'Never Give Up' was released as part of the soundtrack for the film 'Lion', marking her continued evolution as an artist who bridges mainstream appeal with poignant storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors: Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine