The Flame
Sydney Children's Choir Lyrics


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Is this the hope of the world in my hands
I'll take this moment, to be all that I can
Look to you to see the future
Stronger and free

[Chorus]
Today we will show who we are
We are the earth
And we're together again
My friends, will you show us the way
We travel on, guided by the flame

The fire within makes you reach out to the goal
You redefine the best, by stretching the soul
A world in need of inspiration
And looks to you and me

[Chorus]

Since ancient times we've come together
In the light of the flame
To stand for all the world to see
People reaching out to greatness
And all we can be

Today we will show who we are
We are the earth
Together again
Today you will show who you are
The best on earth, and you bring the world together again
My friends, you have shown us the way




Look to your heart
You will find the flame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sydney Children's Choir's song, The Flame, can be interpreted as a call to action for individuals to recognize their potential as agents of change in the world. By stating that "this is the hope of the world in my hands," the singer emphasizes the power that every person has to make a difference. The line "I'll take this moment, to be all that I can" encourages listeners to seize the present moment and make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Is this the hope of the world in my hands
Wondering whether this moment I am holding is what the world has been hoping for


I'll take this moment, to be all that I can
I will make the most out of this moment and do everything that I can


Look to you to see the future
To see what the future holds, I turn to you


Stronger and free
Being stronger in spirit and free in soul


Today we will show who we are
Today, we will prove our true selves


We are the earth
We are the embodiment of the earth


And we're together again
We have joined hands again


My friends, will you show us the way
Dear friends, will you guide us towards the path to follow


We travel on, guided by the flame
We continue our journey with the help of the inner flame


The fire within makes you reach out to the goal
The passion inside you pushes you to reach for the goal


You redefine the best, by stretching the soul
You expand your soul to set new standards of excellence


A world in need of inspiration
A world that requires motivation and encouragement


And looks to you and me
And seeks hope and leadership from both you and me


Since ancient times we've come together
Since time immemorial, we have gathered as one


In the light of the flame
In the radiance of the inner spark


To stand for all the world to see
To stand together for the entire world to witness


People reaching out to greatness
Individuals striving to accomplish great things


And all we can be
And the limitless potential within us


The best on earth, and you bring the world together again
The epitome of excellence on the planet, and you unite humanity once more


My friends, you have shown us the way
Beloved friends, you have illuminated the path for us


Look to your heart
Search within your heart


You will find the flame
You will discover the inner spark of inspiration and hope




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL, IRA H. ANTELIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Cesar Olvera

I loveeeeee this song!!!! Best Olympics ever

Desmond Squire

Is she just gorgeous...and she can sing

Neves Cameron

I love her so much! She is so underrated! She is a great vocalist and since Whitney passed away I think she can take the place and be the new member of the vocal trinity !

peshpeshy poo

beautiful time was that...i watched it in pakistan ....i woke up so early to watch it....memorable ....love it

ChamanJ Amarasekara

I LOVE IT TOO.💝👈
WHEN TINA ARENA TOOK CENTER STAGE.
WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! 💞💯 OMG!!!
I'M WATCHING IT AGAIN IN 2021❤️. ✔️✔️✔️✔️ TINA, YOU DID US PROUD GIRL!

Sarah Booth

This is the one song I remember most from this ceremony! Forever in my heart, love my country!💖

Corey Johnston

Best Olympics Ever. #aussiepride

Ilaisaane Pofaiva

This song is an inspirational song for me. I really can't forget this song even it has been over a decade.

C O

21 years!

Sammy

At 0:43 you see she's standing in front of the pool of water that the Olympic Cauldron is submerged in. Shortly after this Kathy Freeman ran up the stairs with "The Flame" and lit the gas ring to fire up the cauldron which was raised up to the plinth that was hidden behind the stadium. Totally unexpected, totally awe inspiring, and a symbol of the new Millenium.

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