Story Behind The Song

This was written as a submission for an American Idol song contest, the winning song to be sung as part of the competition. Mercifully for the contestants, it was not chosen.

Lyrics

This road has been long
This trip has been quite demanding
This is where I belong
I'm still here, i'm still standing
I'm ready to go where it takes me
It'll make me or break me
I am ready to ride

This wave has been high
i see the shoreline and that's where i'm goin'
This moment is mine
My head's above the water
I'm still floatin'
I'm ready to do what it takes as long as it lasts
i am ready to ride

I'm ready to ride this dream to the top
It's the chance of a lifetime
I'm not gonna stop
It's right in my reach
and expectations are high
I'm ready to ride

This rush is intense
i'm keepin the faith
'cause the stakes are immense
I'm keeping this crazy dream in my sights

I'm ready to ride this dream to the top
It's the chance of a lifetime
So don't try to stop me
It's right in my reach
Expectations are high
I'm ready to ride
I'm ready to ride
Ready to ride

This road has been long
This wave has been high
This rush is intense
I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready to ride
Ready to ride