St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)
John Parr
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Growin' up you don't see the writing on the wall Passin' by, movin' straight ahead you knew it all But maybe sometime if you feel the pain, You'll find you're all alone everything has changed Play the game you know you can't quit until it's won Soldier of only you can do what must be done You know, in some ways you're a lot like me You're just a prisoner, and you're tryin' to break free I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire Burning up don't know just how far that I can go Soon be home only just a few miles down the road And I can make it, I know I can You broke the boy in me, but you won't break the man I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire I can climb the highest mountain, cross the widest sea I can feel St. Elmo's fire burning in me, burning in me Just once in his life a man has his time And my time is now I'm comin' alive I can hear the music playin' I can see the banners fly Feel like a vet again. I hope I ain't high Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire I can see a new horizon underneath the blazing sky I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher Gonna be your man in motion All I need is a pair of wheels Take me where the future's lying St. Elmo's fire I can climb the highest mountain, cross the widest sea I can feel St. Elmo's fire burning in me, burning in me I can feel burning, uh uh inside of me
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Written by: David Foster, John Stephen Parr
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release History"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" was released in 1985 by English singer John Parr.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a number-one hit in the United States, rising to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 1985, making it John Parr's most successful song.
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Movie ConnectionThe song was written by John Parr and David Foster for the 1985 film "St. Elmo's Fire." It was originally intended to be the theme song of the film.
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Paralympics InspirationThe "Man in Motion" aspect was actually inspired by Rick Hansen, a Canadian athlete with a spinal cord injury. Hansen was traveling around the world in his wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research, and his journey was called "Man in Motion."
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986 for Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male, but it did not win.
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Soundtrack ContributionApart from its chart success, "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" was also part of the "St. Elmo's Fire" movie soundtrack, which reached the 26th position on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Unofficial Sports AnthemThe song has been used as a celebratory anthem for sports teams, including being played at the 2012 Olympics whenever a British athlete won a gold medal.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song over the years, including rock band Bad Company and contemporary folk singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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Song LyricsThough the lyrics are imbued with the ambiance of the film, a significant portion of metaphorical verses pays tribute to Rick Hansen's physical journey and emotional resolve.
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LegacyToday, the song has an enduring legacy and is considered a classic 80's tune. It continues to receive airplay on radio stations that feature hits from the '80s.
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