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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
A powerful pop anthem about embracing your true self, finding where you belong, and celebrating the beauty of living authentically.
Melanie Wehbe’s newest single, “Alive,” is much bigger than your average pop release. Serving as the official song for Stockholm Pride 2026, the record carries a powerful message about embracing who you are, finding your people, and living life without fear.
Built around cinematic production, soaring synths, and explosive moments that continuously raise the stakes, “Alive” sounds like the soundtrack to a major life moment. Melanie matches that energy with an outstanding vocal performance, starting with subtle emotion before gradually unleashing the passion that’s been building beneath the surface. By the final chorus, it’s impossible not to feel every word she sings.
The lyrics encourage listeners to push through uncertainty, chase their dreams, and appreciate the people who stand beside them through life’s highs and lows. That message feels especially authentic coming from Melanie, whose own journey of self-acceptance has shaped both her music and career. Following a landmark year at Melodifestivalen and years of songwriting success across Eurovision and Sweden’s biggest stages, “Alive” feels like another defining chapter.
This isn’t just a Pride anthem. It’s an anthem for anyone searching for hope, belonging, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Check out Melanie Wehbe’s new single “Alive” below.

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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