Story Behind The Song
Atlanta school teacher writes another powerful stadium anthem about reaching your dreams, specifically athletic dreams as it relates to the Olympics.
Song Description
Powerful Olympic-related stadium anthem about reaching that pinnacle of success, capturing what you have worked so hard for, acknowledging the struggles, and achieving a triumphant success through sheer determination and personal will. The bridge leading into the key change at 2:40 leaves the heart soaring as the full orchestra kicks in with horns, strings, and cupola chime.
| Song Length |
4:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, On Cloud Nine |
Subject |
Power, Hero |
| Similar Artists |
Whitney Houston, Faith Hill |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Feels Like Gold
(c) Dana C. Lamb
Verse One
The first thing the morning sun shines on is my dream
This dream in me is every reason I breathe
These heels pound the pavement,
These arms lift the weight
For the day that I might be greater than great... I wanna touch fate
Chorus
I've run the race, I've stood in line
I've paid the price and now is the time
Just being here feels like gold
Red white and blue, no doubts or fear
My do or die destiny standing right here
And the world will cheer, it feels like gold
Whether I win or fall short of the goal
I'll beat the odds and I'll smash the mold
I am a champion and it feels like gold
Verse Two
There have been too many sacrifices to count
It would break my heart if I ever let you down
I've come too far, there's no looking back
For the day I hold triumph in my two hands
Bridge
It's been worth every ounce of pain
To be refined by the torch's flame
For just one day in history
When I'm more than I thought I could be