Story Behind The Song

I was a torch bearer in the 1996 Olympics and I wrote this song about it

Song Description

I sing about the symbol of the torch and the flame and how it brings people together from all over the world.

Lyrics

Raise The Torch
© 2003 written by Ellen Bukstel
The lighting of the Olympic flame began in Ancient Greece
The flame, ignited by the sun became a symbol of peace
It called the world to lay down arms for the spirit of the games
And for a moment there was peace in the warmth of the flame
Sisterhood and Brotherhood from around the world they came
One by one they carried their torch and passed the burning flame
A peaceful journey had begun they shared a common ground
Illuminated by the light the crowds would resound
Raise the torch and light the way for all the world to see
Call the world to lay down arms for all humanity
A veteran from Vietnam was riding in his chair
He carried his torch remembering the pain of his nightmare
A child was walking with a cane determined by her quest
To carry the torch all the way she never stopped to rest
Raise the torch and light the way for all the world to see
Call the world to lay down arms for solidarity
Raise the torch - We will see
We'll have peace it's our destiny -oooh
The journey of the flame had sparked amillion tearful eyes
People from all walks of life had come to realize
Reflections of the flame will fade and there will come a time
When peace is not just for the games but for all humankind
Raise the torch and light the way for all the world to see
Call the world to lay down arms let it be our destiny
Raise the torch and light the way for all the world to see
Call the world to lay down arms let it be our destiny
Call the world to lay down arms