Go the Distance
Alan Menken Lyrics


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I have often dreamed
Of a far of place
Where a great, warm, welcome
Will 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 will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong

I know every mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
To feel like I belong

I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong

I knew very mile
Will be with my while




I would go most anywhere
To find where I belong

Overall Meaning

Alan Menken's song Go the Distance is a heartfelt and empowering ballad about following your dreams and finding your place in the world. The song, which was featured in the 1997 Disney animated film Hercules, was written by Menken and lyricist David Zippel. It is sung by the film's protagonist, Hercules, who is a demigod and has always felt like he doesn't fit in with the mortal world. In the song, Hercules expresses his desire to find a place where he belongs, where people will welcome him and cheer him on.


The opening lines of the song, "I have often dreamed of a far-off place where a great, warm, welcome will be waiting for me," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Hercules is searching for a place where he can feel accepted and loved, and he believes that he will know it when he sees it. As he sings about the cheering crowds and the voice that keeps telling him he's meant to be there, the listener can sense his determination and hope.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "I will find my way, I can go the distance, I'll be there someday, if I can be strong," is a powerful affirmation of Hercules' determination to succeed. He knows that the journey will be long and difficult, but he is committed to seeing it through. The final lines of the song, "I would go most anywhere to find where I belong," show that, even though he's not sure where his journey will take him, Hercules is willing to take risks and make sacrifices in order to find his true home.


Line by Line Meaning

I have often dreamed
I have frequently imagined


Of a far off place
Of a distant location


Where a great, warm, welcome
A friendly and enthusiastic reception


Will be waiting for me
Will Welcome me


Where the crowds will cheer
Where the onlookers will applaud


When they see my face
On seeing me


And a voice keeps saying
An inner voice repeats


This is where I'm meant to be
This is my rightful place


I will find my way
I will locate my path


I can go the distance
I have the capability to reach my goal


I'll be there someday
I will eventually arrive


If I can be strong
On the condition that I am determined


I know every mile
I am aware of every distance


Will be worth my while
Will justify my efforts


I would go most anywhere
I am prepared to explore every place


To feel like I belong
To get a sense of fitting in


I am on my way
I have started moving


I don't care how far
I am undeterred by the distance


Somehow I'll be strong
One way or another I will be mentally unyielding


I knew very mile
I understood every distance


Will be with my while
Will be of benefit


I would go most anywhere
I am prepared to go to any place


To find where I belong
To discover my suitable place




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Menken, David Zippel

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The Greek Samurai

absolute legend! what an honour to hear the composition played just the way he composed it

Jeremy Fauvel

One of the greatest Disney songs of all time. Michael Bolton’s version is pure power!

bruce lau

Alan Menken what a Disney Legend 🎹

WillDinoMaster55

So amazing Song ever and Alan Menken is the Best Composter for being this awesome song for Disney Hercules!, I love it! :D

David Newman

He's my favorite person. He's a genius.

BattleFrog

this was beautiful

Ashley Bohnert

Alan menken is my favorite composter

adminator

I know it's a typo, but 'composter' made me laugh so hard lol

adminator

He's one of my favorite composers as well :)

Noah Isuku

@adminator you mean 'composters'

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