Lyrics
[Intro] [Heavy Metal Medal Clink and Satin Ribbon Rustle]
Clink, ring! Solid brass medal embossed with the city name
The greatest symbol of the marathon game!
[Verse 1] [Acoustic Guitar and Rhodes Mark I]
Two hundred grams of solid cast metal in my hand
The proudest achievement in the running land
Blue and yellow satin ribbon draping round my neck
Leaving behind all earthly doubt and speck
Twenty-six point two miles engraved on the reverse
All my former hesitations disperse
Walking slowly to the recovery tent with pride
With my faithful running partner by my side
[Pre-Chorus] [Upright Bass and Brush Snare]
Looking at the city hall clock tower tall
We conquered through the spring and through the fall
[Chorus] [Rewarding Triumphant Medal Drop]
Solid brass finisher medal clinking against the chest
Proving that our endurance gave its absolute best
From the midnight start to the final finish line
A lifelong achievement of grand design
Hold close, wear proud, let the metal ring
The richest blessing that the race could bring
[Verse 2] [Felt Piano and Bassline]
I bite the metal edge with a playful grin
Where our new athletic milestones begin
We take a photo in the morning golden light
Living in our well-earned, triumphant delight
[Bridge] [Soulful Vocal Belt and Guitar Solo]
Oh, finisher medals are forged in sweat and soul
Reaching our glorious and unyielding goal
Medals, ribbons, asphalt and an honest heart
Where every noble journey has to start
[Chorus] [Rewarding Triumphant Medal Drop]
Solid brass finisher medal clinking against the chest
Proving that our endurance gave its absolute best
From the midnight start to the final finish line
A lifelong achievement of grand design
Hold close, wear proud, let the metal ring
The richest blessing that the race could bring
[Outro] [Medal Clink and Camera Shutter Click]
Finisher medal...
42.195 km conquered!
[Fade Out]
[End]