This Is It
Kenny Loggins
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There've been times in my life, I've been wonderin' why Still, somehow I believed we'd always survive Now, I'm not so sure You're waiting here, one good reason to try But, what more can I say? What's left to provide? (You think that maybe it's over,) (Only if you want it to be) Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle? Stand up and fight (This is it) Make no mistake where you are (This is it) Your back's to the corner (This is it) Don't be a fool anymore (This is it) The waiting is over, no, don't you run No way to hide No time for wonderin' why It's here, the moment is now, about to decide Let 'em believe Leave 'em behind But keep me near in your heart Know whatever you do, I'm here by your side (You say that maybe it's over) (Not if you don't want it to be) For once in your life, here's your miracle Stand up and fight (This is it) Make no mistake where you are (This is it) You're goin' no further (This is it) Until it's over and done (No one can tell what the future holds) Oh oh oh oh (Who makes the choice of how it goes?) It's not up to me this time (You know) Comes a day in every life (This is it) Make no mistake where you are (This is it) You're goin' no further (This is it) Until it's over and done (This is it) One way or another (This is it) (No one can tell what the future holds) (This is it) Your back's to the corner (This is it) (You make the choice of how it goes) (This is it) The waiting is over (This is it) (No one can tell what the future holds) (This is it) You're goin' no further (This is it)
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Written by: Kenneth Clark Loggins, Michael H. McDonald
Lyrics © Gnossos Music / Milk Money Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Details• "This Is It" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, from his 1979 album "Keep the Fire".
• It was released as a single in November 1979 and reached No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 17 Adult Contemporary.
• The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1981.
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Collaboration Information• The song features additional vocals from Michael McDonald, who co-wrote the song with Loggins.
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Lyrical Background• The lyrics represent an anguished plea from Loggins for his sick father to overcome the trials of his illness.
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Production Facts• The song was produced by Bruce Botnick, known for his work with The Doors and The Beach Boys.
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Significance in Loggins' Career• "This Is It" was a career-defining hit for Kenny Loggins, helping him to establish his solo career after Loggins & Messina disbanded.
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Musical Style• The song is a fusion of rock and pop, reflecting the early evolution of yacht rock.
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Influence and Inspiration• Loggins has said that the song was inspired by his father's struggle with health issues.
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Recent Usage• In 2018, the song was used in the hit movie "Avengers: Infinity War". The song played when Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Pepper Potts are jogging in the park.
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Chart Performance• The song also performed well internationally, reaching No. 58 in Canada and No. 40 in New Zealand.
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Awards and Recognition• "This Is It" was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 1981 Grammy Awards.
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