Som livre and Rio 2016 release song to celebrate the Paralympic Games

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will receive a celebration song. Released by Som Livre in partnership with Rio 2016 Organising Committee, “Transformar” is a tribute to the event’s success and inspiring environment. The song brings the voices of Ivete Sangalo and the British perfoemer Calum Scott – artists kindly provided by Universal Music. It will be presented on an unprecedented show at Sunday’s (18 September) Paralympic Games’ Closing Ceremony at Maracanã stadium.

The song lyrics, composed by Cesar Lemos and Nelson Motta, talk about courage and bring a message of inspiration. Part of the money earned by the song will be donated for the Agitos Foundation, which is the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Established four years ago, the Agitos Foundation aims to strengthen Para sport worldwide and is the only global charity focused on the development of Para sport.

"To be asked to sing the Paralympic theme song alongside Ivete Sangalo in her home nation is an absolute honour! I'm incredibly proud to be given the opportunity to stand in that stadium and close such a huge inspirational event!

I can't wait to represent Great Britain on such a special occasion and to be surrounded by so many incredible athletes, including those from my own country!

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of history! It's a dream come true,” said Calum Scott.

Ivete also celebrates the opportunity. “To sing at the Paralympic Games closing ceremony is one of the greatest joys of my life. For the importance of the sport and to be next to athletes so full of bravery that are an inspiration for us all,” said the singer.

“TRANSFORMAR”

Voice: Ivete Sangalo and Calum Scott

Authors: César Lemos / Nelson Motta

Arrangement, keyboards, effects, percussions and drum programming: Mister Jam

Guitars, bass and additional keyboards: Paulo Jeveaux

Production and mixing: Mister Jam & Paulo Jeveaux

Vamos lá

Chegou a hora

Nossa história é

Aqui e agora

Vamos transformar

Cada segundo

No melhor de nós

Pra todo mundo.

Vamos lá

Nossa mensagem

Soltar nossa voz

Força e coragem

Vamos transformar

Cada segundo

No melhor de nós

Pra todo mundo.

Cada sonho é uma esperança

Entre a dor e a alegria

Sempre nova a cada dia

Cada sonho tem seu preço

Cada fim tem recomeço

Cada um tem seu valor

Vai na boa, vai que dá

Vai na boa, vai que dá

Vai com força e com vontade

Inspirando emoções

Vai na boa, vai que dá

Vai na boa, vai que dá

Pelo sonho da igualdade

Em todos os corações

Ready, let's go

Right now, right here

Our Body and soul

Making history

Transforming hearts

In every journey

Forever starts

This very moment

Sing out loud

Don’t be afraid to try

Stand tall and proud

You were born to fly

Transforming hearts

In every journey

Forever starts

This very moment

Cause our hope will keep us dreaming

Every dream, a new beginning

Another lesson love is teaching

There’s a price for our decisions

There’s no difference, no division

Just believe it

Yes, you can!

We can do it, here we go

We can do it, here we go

We’re each other’s inspiration

Together rising above

We can do it, here we go

We can do it, here we go

We're the real transformation

We've got the power of love

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