📝LIFE IS AN ETERNAL RACE. The Story of One Choice. They say the most powerful anthems are born where words end and an indomitable will takes over. This project is not just music. It is a tribute to a man who made the world fall silent and listen to the beating of his heart. This song is dedicated to Alexey Talay. At 16, an ordinary May day forever split his life into "before" and "after." The explosion of an old landmine cost him his arms and legs — but he made a choice that many able-bodied people would find impossible: "I choose to be alive." Years later, that choice brought him to the Olympic podium in Tokyo. He shattered a world record that had stood for 29 years. He became a father of four, a motivator for millions, and living proof that limits exist only in our minds. What is this song about? It’s about the painful process of "learning to be different." About a mother’s unconditional love — her voice being the anchor in the darkness. About the fact that willpower is the only honest doping, and that life is a grand race where your main rival is the person you were yesterday. This is an anthem for everyone who is going through their own personal "race" right now. Remember: It all depends on you! Listen with your heart. 🎧🏆 #LifeIsAnEternalRace #AlexeyTalay Official account of Alexey Talay (@alexey_talay) ——————————————————————- Copyright © 2026 SvetLana66 | AI-assisted composition | Human-written lyrics [Intro] [Verse 1] May sun, the scent of lilacs — and the smoke. At sixteen I was born again — a different bloke. Beyond the starting line I had to learn The habit of a self I'd have to earn. My heart beat like a ball against the wall — "I choose to live and greet the spring with all." I hear my mother's voice, so close, so true: [Spoken] "My son, we need you — living — just be you." [Narration 1: A firm male voice] [Break] [Narration: Deep cinematic voice] "Master of Sport... World record holder... A man who began his career at thirty-four." [Verse 2] The echo of old war — a mine in May's green grass, The world froze in black horror, time would pass. No arms, no legs — the hospital's low moan, But family love asked nothing for its own. He rose from darkness, conquered shame and dread, No longer feared to lose his way ahead. While winter ice lured others to its glide, He burned the shoots of hellish pain inside — In the pool, he fought, with every stroke and breath, To choke the agony that reeked of death. [Narration 2: Voice against the background of a growing stadium hum] [Break] [Narration: Deep cinematic voice] "Tokyo… A record that stood unbroken for twenty-nine years… fell twice in a single day." [Chorus] And HERE it is — the roar of stands, a hidden ocean wide, It washes off the pain and fear from wounds that nearly dried. The victory march resounds — the moment has arrived — Victory is here! The podium in gold alive! [Verse 3] Five rings — like five sharp impulses — "LIVE!" they cry, And carry high the Olympic torch with honour to the sky. Mentor, speaker, leader, husband, dad — His whole life shines like those five rings he's had. In Tokyo he set his record straight and grand, And the national anthem — like a vow of purity — Sounded for all from Olympic heights, so grand and free. [Narration 3: Calm, respectful voice] [Break] [Narration: Deep cinematic voice] "Honoured Peacemaker… Holder of the Order of Friendship." [Bridge] Blood pounds in my temples, in my soul — fire and light, My will is my doping, my answer to the fight. For pity kills you — but faith gives you the start, In my greatest race of life, the world-wide heart. "Everything depends on you!" — it echoes through the age, A proud Man walks toward his summit stage. [Narration] [Break] [Narration: Deep cinematic voice] "Father of four children… A man who proved: IMPOSSIBLE is just a WORD." [Final Chorus] And HERE it is — the roar of stands... Victory is here! The podium in gold — so bright, so clear! [Outro] I choose to live... I choose to be... [Silence] [Female voice whisper] "My son… live…"
