Go the Distance
Adam Jacobs Lyrics
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Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile, will be worth my while
Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through
And I won't look back, I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope
'Til I go the distance, and my journey is complete
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I will search the world, I will face its harms
'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
Adam Jacobs's song "Go the Distance" is an inspirational song that emboldens its listeners to embrace life's challenges and pursue their dreams. The lyrics evoke the urge to strive for success and to push our limits. Jacobs sings of a dreamt-of place where a hero's welcome awaits him. He imagines the crowd cheering as he approaches, and the voice guiding him, saying he's where he's meant to be. The dreams give him the courage to go the distance, and he resolves that he will find his way if he can be strong.
The second stanza echoes the idea of an unknown road leading to one's fate, and although the path may wander, it will eventually lead to the desired destination. The determination is further reiterated when he pledges not to look back, and he stays put until he completes his journey. However, the song's most profound message is captured in the final verse, where he acknowledges that, ultimately, the measure of a hero's strength is in his heart's capacity to see beyond the glory.
Line by Line Meaning
I have often dreamed of a far off place
I frequently daydream about a distant location.
Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
The people there would greet me like a hero.
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
People will cheer loudly at my arrival.
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be
My instincts tell me that this is my true calling.
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
One day, I will reach that faraway place and complete my journey.
I will find my way if I can be strong
I must be resilient to overcome any obstacles in my path.
I know every mile, will be worth my while
The long journey will be rewarding in the end.
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
Upon reaching that place, I will feel a sense of belonging.
Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
I'm taking a path with an unknown outcome to fulfill my destiny.
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
Despite the many twists and turns, the journey will bring me to my destination.
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
I'm willing to wait a long time to achieve my goals.
It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through
I'm committed to completing this journey no matter how long it takes.
And I won't look back, I can go the distance
I won't let the past or distractions stop me from completing my journey.
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
I won't lose sight of my destination, and I won't give up.
It's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope
Although it's challenging, I'm optimistic about achieving my goal.
'Til I go the distance, and my journey is complete
Until I arrive at the place I'm dreaming of, my journey isn't over.
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
The most challenging aspect is seeing beyond the fame and glory of the destination.
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart
A true hero's strength lies in their determination, perseverance, and courage.
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I'll be like a meteor that relentlessly makes its way through the universe.
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I'm willing to confront the struggles and obstacles of the world.
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
The distance doesn't matter to me, as long as I achieve my goal.
'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I won't rest until I reach the place I want to be, where I'll be welcomed as a hero.
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I'm willing to confront the struggles and obstacles of the world.
'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I won't rest until I reach the place I want to be, where I'll be welcomed as a hero.
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