"Courage to Change" by Sia is a soaring, anthemic ballad that serves as a call for both personal transformation and collective action. Released on September 24, 2020, it is the second single from her ninth studio album, Music – Songs from and Inspired by the Motion Picture . Themes and Meaning
: Sia performed the track in a signature oversized pink gown and a massive yellow bow, with her face largely obscured by a blonde wig. Sia - Courage To Change (Official Music Video)
: It interpolates the song "Courage" by Pink, which Sia also co-wrote. "Courage to Change" by Sia is a soaring,
: As the credits track for Sia's directorial debut film Music , the song encapsulates the film's broader messages of resilience and connection. : It interpolates the song "Courage" by Pink,
The track is characterized by its dramatic emotional progression, building from somber introspection to a powerful, high-energy chorus.
: Sia opens the track expressing a desire to "leave [the world] better" and for her life to "matter," reflecting a universal fear of purposelessness.
: Written against the backdrop of 2020's global crises—including the pandemic and movements for social justice—the lyrics urge listeners to "pull together to fight for humanity".