Lyrics
[Intro] [Greek Bouzouki Strum & Panathenaic Stadium Reverb Foley]
Strum, crown... woven green olive branch from ancient Olympia ground
A timeless honor on the marble stadium found!
[Verse 1] [Greek Bouzouki and Felt Piano]
Entering the white marble Panathenaic Stadium grand
The oldest sporting sanctuary in the land
Forty-two kilometers from Marathon plain complete
Carried on our courageous and unwearied feet
Priestess placing the woven olive wreath upon my brow
Honoring the timeless ancient vows
Golden sunlight illuminating the marble seats of white
Lighting up our spirits in pure delight
[Pre-Chorus] [Muted Cello and Brush Snare]
Symbol of peace and sacred athletic grace
Inside this ancient and heroic space
[Chorus] [Ancient Historic Olive Wreath Drop]
Woven green olive branch wreath placed on the head
Following where our noble endurance led
From ancient Greece to the modern global game
Preserving the immortality of the Olympic name
Wear proud, walk tall, let the olive wreath crown
As the golden sunset is coming down
[Verse 2] [Rhodes Licks and Cello Drone]
I hold the laurel branch high to the cheering crowd
Of our shared human heritage we are proud
The marathon runner has delivered the news of peace
Watching every worldly division cease
[Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Harmony and Cello Solo]
Let the ancient olive wreaths live forevermore
Echoing across the marble stadium floor
Wreaths, olives, marathons and loving grace
Inside this honest living space
[Chorus] [Ancient Historic Olive Wreath Drop]
Woven green olive branch wreath placed on the head
Following where our noble endurance led
From ancient Greece to the modern global game
Preserving the immortality of the Olympic name
Wear proud, walk tall, let the olive wreath crown
As the golden sunset is coming down
[Outro] [Bouzouki Chords & Marble Stadium Wind]
Olive wreath crown...
Ancient Olympic heritage.
[Fade Out]
[End]