Sia - The Greatest (Official Video) 

Is no one gonna talk about how good Maddie did in all of her music videos with Sia

So no one's going to talk about how good Maddie acting is

To those saying the outfit was to sexualize maddie: it's a leotard. It's a tradition for dancers and gymnasts to wear it. It's not sexual in any way. Edit: in this context the leotard is not sexual in any way. And tradition is probably not the best way I could've described it. As a dancer leotards make it much easier to move around when you're trying to dance, and I assume it's the same for gymnasts as well

This song was made for a tribute to the people who lost their lives in the orlando shooting 8 years ago today that's why you can see the 49 dancers for the 49 people who passed away may they rest in piece 🕊

Producer : How many music videos do you want Maddie to be in? Sia : Yes

Maddie just proved to me that acting and facial expressions are one of the wonderful source of art!

When I saw this... I started crying. I'm a Florida resident, very close to Orlando. The shooting broke me. This song is amazing. No one should joke about this video. Well done, Sia. This song is too amazing.

maddie never backed away from being weird and embracing it which is part of why her work in these music videos is so memorable 😭 her professionalism and dedication to her craft has made her an incredible dancer 🫧🪩🐑🪷🐾🤍🫧🫧

Sia on her own: Brilliant Maddie on her own: Brilliant Together: Legendary

today. we remember you: Stanley Almodovar III, 23 Amanda Alvear, 25 Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26 Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 Martin Benitez Torres, 33 Antonio D. Brown, 30 Darryl R. Burt II, 29 Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24 Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 Simon A. Carrillo Fernandez, 31 Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 Luis D. Conde, 39 Cory J. Connell, 21 Tevin E. Crosby, 25 Franky J. Dejesus Velazquez, 50 Deonka D. Drayton, 32 Mercedez M. Flores, 26 Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 Juan R. Guerrero, 22 Paul T. Henry, 41 Frank Hernandez, 27 Miguel A. Honorato, 30 Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 Jason B. Josaphat, 19 Eddie J. Justice, 30 Anthony L. Laureano Disla, 25 Christopher A. Leinonen, 32 Brenda L. Marquez McCool, 49 Jean C. Mendez Perez, 35 Akyra Monet Murray, 18 Kimberly Morris, 37 Jean C. Nieves Rodriguez, 27 Luis O. Ocasio-Capo, 20 Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25 Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 Christopher J. Sanfeliz, 24 Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 Shane E. Tomlinson, 33 Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 Luis S. Vielma, 22 Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 Jerald A. Wright, 31

SIA doesn't deserve Grammy Grammy deserves SIA

Anyone in June 2024?

“Art should comfort the disturbed, And disturb the comfortable.”

SIA S=She I=Is A=Art

Maddie has always been the true meaning of "born to dance". she gives me goosebumps

Anyone in 2024, August..? 🥺❤

can we just talk about the black little boy's emotions though?? He expresses feelings so well just using his face

Just in case you don’t understand the video: 1.The rainbow on Maddie Ziegler’s face represents pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando. 2.Their are 49 dancers, representing the 49 deaths at the Pulse shooting 3. The bullet holes in the wall is another reference 4. At the end they are in nightclub and all drop down 5. All the dancers are Hispanic, representing the Hispanic night held there

Remembering the victims of the Pulse shooting. This is an incredible piece of art.

The fact that this song is still everyone's favorite after 7 years is just.. ✨

The most powerful song and message of the century, who else loves Sia?

Honestly, I've seen so many people dance these type of dances and nobody has moved me like Maddie. Dancing is like painting. Anyone can paint by number. Some people follow the steps perfectly and stay in the lines flawlessly. And the painting comes out just as it should. Then there are those that just free paint. Sure they may paint out of the lines or use the wrong colors but what they end up creating is an emotionally moving and unique piece of are. That's Maddie.

Maddie was the most greatest girl I've seen. Good dancer, understands Sia, supportive also. Also Sia, you are always the greatest.. Alive..

Anyone in August 2024 ??? 😊

is this a tribute to the Orlando shooting massacre? gosh this gave me the chills because Maddies talent is insane

maddie has always been and will keep being, a professional actress and dancer, no matter the age she was, it's just impressive.

maddie is so freaking talented. Not even just the dancing, but her presence and commitment to whatever role she's given in these videos. Her stress and crying on camera is better than most actors. And also, Sia is super talented as well, but we all know that :P

1:49 to 2:08 is so good, maddie just has an “it” factor that can’t be described with words, she dances from her soul and mixes it with her acting skillls on top of amazing technique and passion for dance, and that’s why it’s hard to compare her to anyone else. She’s made such an impact and every video she made with sia will forever be iconic and she’s a HUGE part in that!!!!!, I know I’m not the only one who remembers being 10 years old watching these videos and copying every single move she did. She’s so special & I hope she knows that. It’s hard to make such an impact that people will come back 10 years later and watch it again. 🎉🎉❤

This song makes me cry every time. The meaning behind it is so powerful. RIP to all those loves who died

Does anyone even actually know what this song is about? It is for the victims of the Orlando shooting. The rainbows Maddie draws on her face represent the LGBTQ community. Maddie has 49 back up dancers to represent the 49 victims. That's why she is crying at the end. I honestly think this is a perfect portrayal. The song has a nice beat, when they were dancing they were just having fun and being themselves. Then they drop dead. Just goes to show you never know what might happen. RIP to the Orlando victims.

The Choreography, Face expressions and The Dance..What an art!!

Uh-oh, running out of breath, but I Oh, I, I got stamina Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes Well, oh, I got stamina And uh-oh, I see another mountain to climb But I, I, I got stamina Uh-oh, I need another lover, be mine Cause I, I, I got stamina Don't give up, I won't give up Don't give up, no no no Don't give up, I won't give up Don't give up, no no no I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest The greatest, the greatest alive The greatest, the greatest alive Well, uh-oh, running out of breath, but I Oh, I, I got stamina Uh-oh, running now, I close my eyes But, oh oh, I got stamina And oh yeah, running through the waves of love But I, I got stamina And oh yeah, I'm running and I've just enough And uh-oh, I got stamina Don't give up, I won't give up Don't give up, no no no Don't give up, I won't give up Don't give up, no no no I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest The greatest, the greatest alive The greatest, the greatest alive (oh oh) Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh) Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh) Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo ooh) Oh-oh, I got stamina (ooh hoo) Ay, I am the truth Ay, I am the wisdom of the fallen, I'm the youth Ay, I am the greatest Ay, this is the proof Ay, I work hard, pray hard, pay dues, ay I transform with pressure, I'm hands-on with effort I fell twice before, my bounce back was special Letdowns'll get you, and the critics will test you But the strong'll survive, another scar may bless you, ah Don't give up (no no), I won't give up (no no) Don't give up, no no no (nah) Don't give up, I won't give up Don't give up, no no no I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive I'm free to be the greatest here tonight, the greatest The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no) The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no) The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no) The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no) The greatest, the greatest alive (don't give up, don't give up, don't give up, no no no) The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina) The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina) The greatest, the greatest alive (I got stamina)

Maddie is perfect for this. The facial expressions and they way she moves! She fits perfectly it gives me goosebumps

I listen to this song everytime my depression gets bad. The lyrics "I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive" remind me that while I'm alive I can achieve whatever I want to achieve. I can do anything I want to do. Stuff that I would never get to experience if I died now. This song gives me stamina - to get through life. Edit: thank you everyone for your kind words :)

Maddie says "I'm sorry" not because she's the killer, but because she feels guilty for being the only survivor. This video is beautiful because it addresses the emotions faced by i think many of the people who survived the orlando shooting that day. It is very very sad that many lives were lost, may they rest in peace. but at the same time, the guilt of being alive is heavy.

This sound is so wonderful. The person who is reading this comment, I wish you great success, health, love and happiness!

Does anyone else agree that the dance choroeography in this is simply incredible?!?

Hey ! Just so u know this vid is about the Orlando shooting . The bullet holes on the wall. The 49 backup dancers . The rainbow on her face .

It's crazy how we are listening to these songs again as different people,

This was always like my favorite part 1:56 | the acting, the dancing, the singing.. Everything is just so perfect.

Hate me or not but Maddie’s expressions when she dances are beautiful-

" I made this song, with reference to the fact that in 2016 there was a massacre at the pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida here in the United States. The nightclub was a gay nightclub, in the clip you can see that maddie is crying and painting her face with colors of the LGBT Flag. there are 42 people in the clip that represents the number of victims who were murdered inside the nightclub, in the clip also people with faces painted in black because it also sends a message of prejudice between races. Maddie is representing the girl who ran away to the bathroom and called her mother and managed to survive the phrase *the greatest* a more lively song that in the background can mean something profound" Sia- 2016

Maddie is such a great little performer. I'm glad Sia took her under her wig.. I mean wing!

Anyone in July 2024?

i'm surprised maddie hasn't gotten arrested yet, like she's always killing it omg

She is the perfect incarnation of how true artist should be. who all agrees with me?

I never realized the true meaning of any of Sia’s songs until I grew up.

Oh God, help our brothers in Palestine, say Amen ❤😢

this song is clearly 'the greatest' cuz it gave me the freaking goose bumps

Maddie's expressions are amazing- whether you understand them or not or whether it's weird or not is not important. This is art.

There are two things that will never happen: 1. Sia will never make a bad song 2. I'll never have a Lamborghini

Who's here in May 2024😊

I‘m actually crying because of all those talented kids. Their emotions wow

0℅ autotune 0℅ porn 100℅ beautiful lyrics 💘 100℅ talent 💪 100℅ Angel voice 🗣

I looked up how old is sia thinking she is so talented for her young age and found out she was *40* years old, I was so confused. Turns out shes using her voice but not her self image to promote herself. Which is a brilliant move on her part.

This is ART.

0% streap tease 0% kisses 0% shit lyrics 100% talent

This song is a tribute to the shooting in Orlando. The shooting at the Pulse nightclub there was 49 killed. That's why there's 49 dancers. The paint under the girl's eyes represents that they are crying colorful tears. The pulse nightclub is a LGBQT nightclub. Sia is paying tribute. Hence the start of the video, #Weareyourchildren. Sia's works are not weird. They're inspiring.

Maddie is by far the most amazing young and possibly in general talented artist I have ever witnessed. She uses and works with Sia and her music and matches things more than I think anyone else could (at least to this style of music) and she speaks through to my soul in a way I have never felt before. I almost feel i was her when I was young and was trying so hard to break free from everything negative in life.

Well... Such perfect timing for me to hear this song... I Got fired from the job I loved so much, I got a huge debt as heritage from my lovely family, The woman I love more than myself it's leaving me for a rich guy... Heck! bankrupt, jobless, alone & broken... But hey! yeah you are right... I won't give up... Thank you Sia, you may never know this but you just saved my life. Thank you...

I think this is her best song of all her perfect and creative songs. that's my opinion who's agree with me???

People constantly tell artists that they need to be creative, and once artists do something creative that same group attacks the artist with claims that they're "pretentious" and "trying to hard". I don't get it.

Sia has one of the best voices and music ever! She brings attention to war and destruction of people, so important! Maddie who is grown up now, is absolutely beautiful and the best dancer to ever bless a music video. No one can come close to her talents. I wish Sia and Maddie will stay together to do more. They are a powerhouse that no other artist has, period!

Whoever pinned on that wig deserves an award, too.

I have no words to describe Maddie and Sia except..MAJESTIC

Hi, random person here. LOVE Sia, anyways, here's what I think of some of the scenes... Also, DO NOT HATE! This is just my thought: 0:26 The Rainbow Flag (LGBT) 1:18 Escaping the shooting, running for their lives. 1:31 People helping each other to get out of the club (Where the shooting took place) 1:56 (Sorry if I offend anyone) People getting killed during the shooting :( 2:01 (You could see Maddie telling them to get up, not to give up) I also think that the 2 arms means a Shield, to protect yourself. 2:08 Also again, people aiding each other during the shooting (to not give up) 2:38 If you look closely at the people around Maddie, They are making rings around their eyes and then putting their hands beside their heads, meaning They saw what happened are scared. 3:06 Once again, attacked with a weapon by the shooter. 3:08 It seems like she is forcing a smile (carving out a smiley face with thumb) and then does a peace sign few seconds later, showing that they just want peace. 3:18 With the hand gestures it seems like she is saying "I have seen what you done but cannot speak" Then they wave their index finger back and forth as to say "No" 3:34 It seems like it's a club, the setting of the shooting 3:47 Once again, People getting killed during the shooting :'(... 3:57 REALLY looked like they tried to say "Stop!" but fall once they do, implying that they get killed when they do... 4:36 :( I am so so sorry if I offended anyone, I am just here to try to break down the video because I have seen some people saying that they don't understand the video. I am trying to help, this may not be the reasons to some of the scenes but it's the best I've got, #PrayForOrlando

Anyone here in August 2024

Let's see how many people listening to this in quarantine.

I know this was like five years ago but I still watch Maddie being in Sia’s videos. These videos will never get old for me. This is a masterpiece

Best choreography in all the Sia's videos. So emotional!

I listen to this song and it reminds me of my journey through sobriety, makes me think I can be the greatest when I’m sober and I got stamina to stay sober and stay on this road even when it gets tough to just hold and you have the chance to be free from addiction to be the greatest!!!! 😇🙏 21 months sober and still counting 😇❤️

The person in charge of making sure her wig doesnt fly off deserves an award.

This is so beautiful.

Queen. Saving pop music.

Anyone at the end of August 2024? I hope you have all had a good year so far. I wish you all the best for the remaining 4 months

An amazing representation of the tragic Orlando shooting, a tragedy that reached Sia's bones deeply. The details, the performance, the vocals, the passion for art and the powerful message... THIS IS SIA AT HER FINEST❤ And we love her and can't possibly love her more for it💘 Sia, you are a true inspiration for millions👏 You are, without any doubt, THE GREATEST❤

Everyone is watching at 2021, you don’t need to ask.

my prayers goes to all the victims of orlando.. may they rest in peace...😇😇

This song aged like wine. The more I listen, the more I like it.💖💖

remember me when this song turn 1billion views...

Honestly, this is probably one of the most beautiful video clip I've ever seen. Both the lyrics and the video are so meaningfull and the dance... Oh my god the dance is amazing and powerful. Thank you Sia, you're a beautiful artist as much as you certainly are a beautiful human being.

I feel bad for the other 48 dancers in this video all supremely talented but you cannot take your eyes off Maddie

Sia, when this came out I was homeless, in and out of jail, and unhealthy. Now I have a house, a good job, and a husband. This song and "Clover Cage - Summer Of Love" are the two songs that helped overcome my depression. I just want everyone to know things do get better, and they will! We are in this together. I love you ❤️😊

Sia does not show her face yet she gets all these views. This a testament to her amazing melodies. Take "cheap thrills" for example and listen to a stripped down solo piano version performed intricately with lots of emotion on a concert grand piano to really understand how amazing Sia's melodies are. Actually you can can watch this version on my channel right now

The Grammys keeps ignoring sia! When will they realize the great artist she is?

sia the best singer

Here in 2024 ❤

This girl is such a great performer... damn, how can someone be this talented at such young age? And the rest of the cast/dancers were great aswell.

Every one of those people who died that night were children to someone. Rest In Peace. You were not forgotten.

RESPECT FOR THIS SONG OMG

Sia is honestly one of my favourite artists, and the videos are just magical

I swear, all of Sia's clips are the greatest. Maddie just always knows how to portray stuff the way the video needs.

Heartbreaking and beautiful. Rest well, beautiful souls ♥️💜💙💚💛🧡

Just got the iphone 7 , it's definitely helping me lose weight , now i have no money to eat for 2 months .. above all this song is a masterpiece!!!

August 2024?

Miss Sia's Home For Spectacular Children

That girl is such a good dancer

One Maddie is awesome. Two Maddie is incredible. Thousands of Maddie?

Who in august 2024??

Maddie's screaming "Get Up!!" at the beginning.. *It's heartbreaking.*