Reach
Gloria Estefan
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Some dreams live on in time forever Those dreams, you want with all your heart And I´ll do whatever it takes Follow through with the promise I made Put it all on the line What I hoped for at last would be mine If I could reach, higher Just for one moment touch the sky From that one moment in my life I'm gonna be stronger Know that I've tried my very best I´d put my spirit to the test If I could reach Some days are meant to be remembered Those days we rise above the stars So I'll go the distance this time Seeing more the higher I climb That the more I believe All the more that this dream will be mine If I could reach, higher Just for one moment touch the sky From that one moment in my life I'm gonna be stronger Know that I've tried my very best I'd put my spirit to the test If I could reach If I could reach, higher Just for one moment touch the sky That one moment in my life I'm gonna be (be stronger) so much stronger yes I am I'd put my spirit to the test If I could reach higher If I could, If I could If I could reach Reach, I'd reach, I'd reach I'd reach' I'd reach so much higher (Be stronger, know that I've tried my best)
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Written by: Diane Eve Warren, Gloria M. Estefan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Reach" was co-written by Gloria Estefan and noted songwriter/producer, Diane Warren.
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Olympics SignificanceIt was one of the two official songs of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The song was performed by Gloria Estefan at the Olympics closing ceremony.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well in international charts, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, number 23 in Switzerland, and securing the 26th spot in the US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
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Inspirational ThemeThe lyrics of "Reach" capture the persevering spirit of athletes competing in the Olympics. It speaks about reaching for one's dreams despite challenges and setbacks.
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Album InclusionIt is included in Gloria Estefan's seventh studio album, "Destiny", released in 1996.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Reach" features an amalgamation of scenes from the 1996 Olympics interspersed with Gloria Estefan's performance of the song.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a nomination for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category at the 1996 Grammy Awards which is a testament to Gloria Estefan's inspiring performance.
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Critical Acclaim"Reach" was universally acclaimed by music critics for its motivational lyrics, uplifting melody, and Gloria Estefan's strong vocal delivery.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists of different genres around the world, underlining the song's universal appeal.
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Language VariationsIn addition to English, a Spanish version of "Reach" was also recorded by Gloria Estefan. It's titled "Puedes Llegar".
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