The Cup of Life
Ricky Martin
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The cup of life, this is the one Now is the time, don't ever stop Push it along, gotta be strong Push it along, right to the top The feelin' in your soul is gonna take control Nothing can hold you back if you really want it I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life Now that the day is here, gotta go and get it Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale! The cup of life, it's do or die It's here, it's now, turn up the lights Push it along, then let it roll Push it along, go, go, goal And when you feel that heat, the world is at your feet No one can hold you down if you really want it Just steal your destiny, rght from the hands of fate Reach for the cup of life 'cause your name is on it Do you really want it (Yeah!) Do you really want it (Yeah!) Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale! The feelin' in your soul is gonna take control Nothing can hold you back if you really want it I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life Now that the day is here, we're gotta go and get it Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!) Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale! Un, dos, tres! Ole, ole, ole! Un, deux, trois! Ale, Ale, Ale! Tonight's the night we're gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!
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Written by: Desmond Child, Luis Escolar, Robert Rosa
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"The Cup of Life" was released in 1998 as a part of Ricky Martin's fourth album, "Vuelve."
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Event Theme SongThe song was chosen as the official theme song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which took place in France.
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Major Success"The Cup of Life" became a massive international hit, reaching number one on the charts in many countries, including Australia, Belgium, France, and Sweden.
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Language VersionsThe song has two popular versions - one in English and one in Spanish (La Copa de la Vida), broadening its global appeal.
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Grammy PerformanceRicky Martin's electrifying performance of "The Cup of Life" at the 1999 Grammy Awards is often credited with launching the Latin Pop explosion in the U.S. and boosting Martin's popularity.
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Award WinningThe song won the award for "Best Pop Performance in Group or Duet" at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Songwriters"The Cup of Life" was co-written by Desmond Child, a prolific songwriter who has collaborated with many famous artists, and Draco Rosa, a singer, songwriter, and producer who has often worked with Ricky Martin.
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Platinum RecordIn Australia, the song certified 3x platinum, signifying sales of over 210,000 units.
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Inspirational LyricsThe lyrics of the song are often interpreted as an inspirational anthem, urging people to rise to the occasion and take the "cup of life" when offered.
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LegacyMore than two decades after its release, "The Cup of Life" remains one of Ricky Martin's best-known songs and is still played at sporting events around the world.
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Chart Success in U.SEven though the song was not officially released as a single in the U.S, the song reached #60 on Billboard Hot 100 due to airplay.
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Album SuccessDue to the success of "The Cup of Life," Ricky Martin's "Vuelve" album went platinum in the United States, selling over one million copies.
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