Som livre and Rio 2016 release song to celebrate the Paralympic Games
Some proceeds from the sales of the song performed by Ivete Sangalo and Calum Scott will go towards the Agitos Foundation. 17 Sep 2016The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will receive a celebration song. Released by Som Livre in partnership with Rio 2016 Organising Committee, “Transformar” is a tribute to the event’s success and inspiring environment. The song brings the voices of Ivete Sangalo and the British perfoemer Calum Scott – artists kindly provided by Universal Music. It will be presented on an unprecedented show at Sunday’s (18 September) Paralympic Games’ Closing Ceremony at Maracanã stadium.
The song lyrics, composed by Cesar Lemos and Nelson Motta, talk about courage and bring a message of inspiration. Part of the money earned by the song will be donated for the Agitos Foundation, which is the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Established four years ago, the Agitos Foundation aims to strengthen Para sport worldwide and is the only global charity focused on the development of Para sport.
"To be asked to sing the Paralympic theme song alongside Ivete Sangalo in her home nation is an absolute honour! I'm incredibly proud to be given the opportunity to stand in that stadium and close such a huge inspirational event!
I can't wait to represent Great Britain on such a special occasion and to be surrounded by so many incredible athletes, including those from my own country!
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of history! It's a dream come true,” said Calum Scott.
Ivete also celebrates the opportunity. “To sing at the Paralympic Games closing ceremony is one of the greatest joys of my life. For the importance of the sport and to be next to athletes so full of bravery that are an inspiration for us all,” said the singer.
“TRANSFORMAR”
Voice: Ivete Sangalo and Calum Scott
Authors: César Lemos / Nelson Motta
Arrangement, keyboards, effects, percussions and drum programming: Mister Jam
Guitars, bass and additional keyboards: Paulo Jeveaux
Production and mixing: Mister Jam & Paulo Jeveaux
Vamos lá
Chegou a hora
Nossa história é
Aqui e agora
Vamos transformar
Cada segundo
No melhor de nós
Pra todo mundo.
Vamos lá
Nossa mensagem
Soltar nossa voz
Força e coragem
Vamos transformar
Cada segundo
No melhor de nós
Pra todo mundo.
Cada sonho é uma esperança
Entre a dor e a alegria
Sempre nova a cada dia
Cada sonho tem seu preço
Cada fim tem recomeço
Cada um tem seu valor
Vai na boa, vai que dá
Vai na boa, vai que dá
Vai com força e com vontade
Inspirando emoções
Vai na boa, vai que dá
Vai na boa, vai que dá
Pelo sonho da igualdade
Em todos os corações
Ready, let's go
Right now, right here
Our Body and soul
Making history
Transforming hearts
In every journey
Forever starts
This very moment
Sing out loud
Don’t be afraid to try
Stand tall and proud
You were born to fly
Transforming hearts
In every journey
Forever starts
This very moment
Cause our hope will keep us dreaming
Every dream, a new beginning
Another lesson love is teaching
There’s a price for our decisions
There’s no difference, no division
Just believe it
Yes, you can!
We can do it, here we go
We can do it, here we go
We’re each other’s inspiration
Together rising above
We can do it, here we go
We can do it, here we go
We're the real transformation
We've got the power of love
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