It was released in January 2025 by Sun Records as the lead single of Ward's fourth studio album, Liberation.
"Love Alive" largely focuses on how having children can test a relationship, and attempting to prevent it from collapsing.
[4] "Love Alive," along with Ward's album Liberation heavily features themes of motherhood and relationships.
In a statement by Sun Records, Ward stated that she "didn’t plan to make a blues album about motherhood, it just sort of happened naturally.
"[5] "Love Alive" features several elements of classic blues including prominent hand claps, guitar, deep drums, bass, and vocals.