Story Behind The Song

The song was specifically written for an upcoming Olympic Games competition some years ago - I still get goose bumps whenever I listen to it. It actually was submitted to the Olympic Committee, but a song had already been commissioned.

Song Description

Olympic Theme Song - "Giving It All" speaks about the joining together in athletic competition the faces and talents of many nations, earning a place in history...the doubts, fears and feelings of giving it everything you've got - and coming out a winner, regardless of whether or not a medal is bestowed.

Lyrics

Be there a moment, as we gather here today
As every heart swells...with the lighting of the flame.
We bring together, the hands of many people
Joined forever...a place in history.

To make it happen, all who've worked so hard to see
In competition...to be the best that I can be
Of all the nations, the language is the same
The voice of friendship...we've only peace to gain.

To come so far, what a feeling
To come this far, living a dream
And when I'm done, and when I leave here
I will have won...by giving it all.

Will I be strong enough, when I hear them call my name?
Will I stand tall enough, at the start of every game?
Will I be good enough, when the spotlight shines on me?
And am I proud enough, to face my destiny?

To come so far, what a feeling
To come this far, living a dream
And when I'm done, and when I leave here
I will have won...by giving it all.

I hear it - they're cheering!
I feel it - I'm trying
To make it, the distance
My heart is pounding, there's no turning back - I AM HERE!

To come so far, what a feeling
To come this far, I'm living a dream
And when I'm done, and when I leave here
I will have won...I will have won...I will have won...by giving it all.