“What really matters in life?  Is it a sprint or a marathon”? 

Have a listen to Lindsay Stirling, with Rivers Cuomo and hip hop artist Lecrae, “Don’t Let This Feeling Fade” from her album “Brave Enough” (2016).  It is a creative and unique blend of musical genres strung together in a tantalizing and inspiring piece of musical art.  In her words, “I don’t love categories. I don’t love labels. I’ve always thought that when you’re talking about art or people – labels are for food, you know? I don’t think people or art should have to be put into a box.”  This one is definitely not in a box!

And, I love that!  I love how this song spoke to me. As I reflect on the half marathon I recently ran and the lessons learned along the way: it is always the journey more than the race.  And like life…it is hard and exhilarating.  I know I “won’t let the feeling fade”.  Do everything with passion and love.  When we do things for love, we don’t ever lose. 

There is so much to unpack in these lyrics, mostly a good reminder of what really matters in life.  “One life. One Love.  It’s a race to the finish line, and when I’m done, I’m worth more than the gold I never won”!

“Don’t Let This Feeling Fade”

Songwriters: Lindsey Stirling / Le Crae Moore / Peter Hanna / Taylor Bird

What really matters in life?
Is it a sprint or a marathon?
And what if finish lines make us happy?
Or are we glad we can run at all?
Can’t fall, when I’m sleep, I’m chasing a dream
When I wake up and it’s over, what did I gain?
Gain, turn it up, let me hear you live
Everybody tunes in just to hear you win
I’ma race to the finish line when I’m done
I’m worth more than a gold that I never won
One, one life, one love
Can’t win ’em but lose all the above

Don’t let this feelin’ fade
Lunge into the sky like a private plane
Hang on, we’ll ride this wave
Watch the tide come in a little
Just a little more each day
Don’t let this feelin’ fade
Don’t let this feelin’
Hang on, we’ll ride this wave
Lunge into the sky like a private
Fly like a private plane

Don’t let this feelin’
D-d-don’t let this feelin’ fade
Turn it up, let me hear you live
Don’t let this feelin’
Don’t, don’t let this feelin’ fade
One life, one love

Yeah, uh
What really matters in life?
Is it a sprint or a marathon?
And what if finish lines make us happy?
Or are we glad we can run at all?
I never do it to lose, but losing occurs
And when I do it for the love, lose never hurts
Loose, loose grip on what I can’t hold
Who you fooling with a handful of fool’s gold?
Lose, lose, when you do it for the wins only
Love gave you meaning, it never was a trophy
It never was a trophy
Yeah, enjoy the race, homie

Don’t let this feelin’ fade
Lunge into the sky like a private plane
Hang on, we’ll ride this wave
Watch the tide come in a little
Just a little more each day
Don’t let this feelin’ fade
Don’t let this feelin’
Hang on, we’ll ride this wave
Lunge into the sky like a private
Fly like a private plane

Don’t let this feelin’
D-d-don’t let this feelin’ fade
Turn it up, let me hear you live
Don’t let this feelin’
Don’t, don’t let this feelin’ fade
One life, one love

Source: Musixmatch

Don’t Let This Feeling Fade lyrics © Lindseystomp Music, Unashamed Music, Leg Warmers Music, Big Maestro Music