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Introduction
Bryan Adams and Nelly Furtado co-wrote the popular song “Bang the Drum.” It is the Olympic anthem. The song was sung as a tribute to the athletes present at the 2010 Winter Olympics at BC Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by two prominent Canadian artists, Bryan Adams and Nelly Furtado.
About The Poet
Bryan Adams is a singer, songwriter, music producer, composer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist, and animal rights activist from Canada. He was born in Kingston, Canada, on November 5, 1959. In 1991, he received a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award in 2007, and a Juno Award in 2008.
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter who was born on December 2, 1978, to Portuguese parents. With her debut album, ‘Whoa, Nelly!’ she established herself as an international performer.
Theme Of The Poem
“Bang the Drum” is a call for the athletes who realize that it’s time to sprint like the winds and pursue their dreams. The poem is about a struggle to see a dream come true. Banging the drum refers to expressing enthusiasm and public support for them. The song’s purpose is to motivate athletes to do their best on the track and on the field.
Poem
You and I Together we reach for the sky It's not about winning It's all about playing the game From the East From the West Each of us trying our best Chasing a dream Burning to follow the flame From near From far It's clear, wherever you are This is your moment Your time to run like the wind Dream big Aim high Even believe you can fly Give it your all Let the Games begin Bang the Drum a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Jump up a little higher so the whole world can see ya the whole world can see ya Bang the Drum a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Sing the song a little louder So the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Sing the song a little louder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Bang the Drum a little louder For the whole world to hear the whole world to hear Bang the Drum a little louder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear Sing the song a little louder so the whole world can hear the whole world can hear (Repeat) Bang the Drum!
Bryan Adams and Nelly Furtado wrote the song “Bang the Drum.” It is a tribute to the athletes that competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The song opens with an invitation to reach for the sky as a team. Athletes from all over the country had assembled to participate. It is much more important to participate in and play a fair game than it is to win it.
Each of the individuals is working hard to achieve their goals. The authors advise banging the drum as loudly as possible and singing the song so loudly that everyone in the world can hear it, no matter where they are. It’s time to dream big and go for the stars. It is necessary to have faith in oneself. The author urges people to jump higher because everyone can see them. The song proceeds in a cheerful manner.
The athletes are encouraged to focus on their life’s purpose throughout the song. It also encourages people to dream big and high while maintaining their self-esteem. The song inspires the athletes to dream big, set lofty goals, run like the wind, believe in their skills to fly, and enter the games with a positive attitude.
The song-writers continuously and genuinely request that the singers sing the song of oneness and bang the drum of sportsmanship louder and louder to signal the start of the games and to captivate the entire globe with the spirit of pursuing and fulfilling goals.
