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Launched on April 15, 2023 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, THE DISTANCE celebrates long-distance runners and the inspiration we all gain from witnessing their trials and triumphs.
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"The Distance" which received its world premiere in April, 2018 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, was composed and performed by Oakland-based pianist/emcee Kev Choice with vocals co-created and performed by soprano Ann Moss.
lyrics
[CHORUS]
I believe that we can go the distance
Cherish every step along the way
Journeys take you on a road
Places that you never thought you’d go
Running toward your dreams
Chasing down your goals
Now I know what’s possible
[VERSE 1]
I been running
Running my whole life
Not literal or physical
Don’t make that assumption
Running from expectations
Running away from judgment
Running from confrontations
Running for my life, yeah
Running for my rights
Rights just to exist
Standing up for what’s right in this world
Can be a risk
System give us the runaround
I try to hit the ground running
Shed a couple pounds
Been running for my life
Running for my mind
Running just to escape
Breathing the fresh air
Running hills to the lake
Taking a few moments
Not to stress on the pressure
Mental health efforts
I’m running for my life
Sights on the finish line
Mile after mile increase time
Feeling confidence
I can take on the world!
Accomplishments
The feeling, the healing,
Not running from anything
Running towards something
[CHORUS]
I believe that we can go the distance
Cherish every step along the way
Journeys take you on a road
Places that you never thought you’d go
Running toward your dreams
Chasing down your goals
Now I know what’s possible
[VERSE 2]
Pushing past all limitations, yeah
True feeling of liberation, yeah
Only competition that I’m racing, yeah
The person in the mirror that I’m facing, yeah
Mental fitness
Physical conditioning
Exercise thoughts
Mind states strengthening
New challenges
Life balancing
Unwind from the madness unraveling
Running to my goals
Running down this road
Feel like I’m in the zone
Running to release
Running for my peace
A fresh perspective on these streets
My belief, I’m not here to compete
Running to inspire
Really we all winners
Soon as you take the first step
Remember that the best is yet to come
No matter outcome
Whatever path your live is on
They say it’s not a sprint
That it’s a marathon
Carry on
[CHORUS]
I believe that we can go the distance
Cherish every step along the way
Journeys take you on a road
Places that you never thought you’d go
Running toward your dreams
Chasing down your goals
Now I know what’s possible
[BRIDGE]
For every life that was lost too soon I go
Further and further…
For those who suffer any pain or wounds I go
Further and further…
For those afraid to take a chance I go
Further and further…
For healthy body, mind and soul I go
Further and further…
For every life that was lost too soon I go
Further and further (we take it further, yeah)
For those who suffer any pain or wounds I go
Further and further (we take it further, yeah)
For those afraid to take a chance I go
Further and further (we take it further, yeah)
For healthy body, mind and soul I go
Further and further (we take it further, yeah)
Further than I’ve been before!
[CHORUS]
I believe that we can go the distance
Cherish every step along the way
Journeys take you on a road
Places that you never thought you’d go
Running toward your dreams
Chasing down your goals
Now I know what’s possible
credits
released April 15, 2023
Music and Lyrics by Kev Choice
FEATURING
Kev Choice — Piano, Vocals
Ann Moss — Lead and Background Vocals
Jeff Kolhede — Background Vocals
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