The Cup of Life

Ricky Martin

About The Cup of Life

"The Cup of Life" (Spanish: La Copa de la Vida) is a song recorded by Ricky Martin. It was released on March 9, 1998, as the second single from Vuelve (1998). The song was written by Ian Blake and Desmond Child, with lyrics by Luis Gómez-Escolar. "The Cup of Life" became the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France and topped the charts in many countries around the world. It is ranked as the best World Cup anthem of all time. The 41st Annual Grammy Awards are widely remembered for Martin's performance of "La Copa de la Vida", which was later included on his DVD, The Ricky Martin Video Collection. The popular version of the song is a remix by Pablo Flores. 


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The cup of life, this is the one
Now is the time, don't ever stop
Push it along, gotta be strong
Push it along, right to the top

The feelin' in your soul is gonna take control
Nothing can hold you back if you really want it
I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life
Now that the day is here, gotta go and get it
Do you really want it? (Yeah!)
Do you really want it? (Yeah!)

Here we go! Ale, ale, ale!
Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale!
Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate
The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!

The cup of life, it's do or die
It's here, it's now, turn up the lights
Push it along, then let it roll
Push it along, go, go, goal

And when you feel that heat, the world is at your feet
No one can hold you down if you really want it
Just steal your destiny, rght from the hands of fate
Reach for the cup of life 'cause your name is on it
Do you really want it (Yeah!)
Do you really want it (Yeah!)

Here we go! Ale, ale, ale!
Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale!
Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate
The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!

The feelin' in your soul is gonna take control
Nothing can hold you back if you really want it
I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life
Now that the day is here, we're gotta go and get it
Do you really want it? (Yeah!)
Do you really want it? (Yeah!)
Do you really want it (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)

Here we go! Ale, ale, ale!
Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale!
Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate
The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!

Un, dos, tres! Ole, ole, ole!
Un, deux, trois! Ale, Ale, Ale!
Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate
The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!

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Ricky Martin

Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), is a Puerto Rican pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, and as a solo artist since 1991. He is regarded as the king of latin pop. Throughout his career, he has sold more than 95 million albums worldwide. He is the founder of the Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit charity organization aimed at eliminating human trafficking. more »

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Written by: Desmond Child, Luis Escolar, Robert Rosa

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"The Cup of Life" was released in 1998 as a part of Ricky Martin's fourth album, "Vuelve."
Event Theme Song
The song was chosen as the official theme song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which took place in France.
Major Success
"The Cup of Life" became a massive international hit, reaching number one on the charts in many countries, including Australia, Belgium, France, and Sweden.
Language Versions
The song has two popular versions - one in English and one in Spanish (La Copa de la Vida), broadening its global appeal.
Grammy Performance
Ricky Martin's electrifying performance of "The Cup of Life" at the 1999 Grammy Awards is often credited with launching the Latin Pop explosion in the U.S. and boosting Martin's popularity.
Award Winning
The song won the award for "Best Pop Performance in Group or Duet" at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards.
Songwriters
"The Cup of Life" was co-written by Desmond Child, a prolific songwriter who has collaborated with many famous artists, and Draco Rosa, a singer, songwriter, and producer who has often worked with Ricky Martin.
Platinum Record
In Australia, the song certified 3x platinum, signifying sales of over 210,000 units.
Inspirational Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are often interpreted as an inspirational anthem, urging people to rise to the occasion and take the "cup of life" when offered.
Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "The Cup of Life" remains one of Ricky Martin's best-known songs and is still played at sporting events around the world.
Chart Success in U.S
Even though the song was not officially released as a single in the U.S, the song reached #60 on Billboard Hot 100 due to airplay.
Album Success
Due to the success of "The Cup of Life," Ricky Martin's "Vuelve" album went platinum in the United States, selling over one million copies.

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