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Canadian influence for Euro 2004


Chuck

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Well at least another Canadian (other than Owen) will have a major part in the upcoming big event.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-eurosong&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Furtado's 'Forca' unveiled as official Euro 2004 song

LISBON, April 5 (Reuters) - Canadian-born singer Nelly Furtado's 'Forca' has been chosen as the official song of the Euro 2004 soccer championship being held in Portugal, tournament organisers said on Monday.

Furtado, who was born in Canada to Portuguese emigrant parents from the Azores, will sing the song as part of the entertainment before the final at the Stadium of Light on July 4 and is likely to release a new version in Portuguese.

"My understanding is that there will be a Portuguese version and that it will be released in June in time for the start of the event," UEFA marketing director Alan Ridley said at a news conference to launch the song on Monday.

Euro 2004, one of the world's largest sporting events, runs from June 12 to July 4. Holders France are among 16 finalists at the tournament, which takes place every four years.

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Artist: Nelly Furtado

Song: Forca Lyrics

It is the passion flowing right on through your veins

And it's the feeling that you're oh so glad you came

It is the moment you remember you're alive

It is the air you breathe, the element, the fire

It is that flower that you took the time to smell

It is the power that you know you got as well

It is the fear inside that you can overcome

This is the orchestra, the rhythm and the drum

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma forca que ninguem pode parar

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma fome que ninguem pode matar

It is the soundtrack of your ever-flowing life

It is the wind beneath your feet that makes you fly

It is the beautiful game that you choose to play

When you step out into the world to start your day

You show your face and take it in and scream and pray

You're gonna win it for yourself and us today

It is the gold, the green, the yellow and the grey

The red and sweat and tears, the love you go. Hey!

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma forca que ninguem pode parar

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma fome que ninguem pode matar

Closer to the sky, closer, way up high, closer to the sky

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma forca que ninguem pode parar

Com uma forca, com uma forca

Com uma fome que ninguem pode matar

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Translation (rough) of chorus:

Like a force, like a force,

Like a force no one can stop,

Like a force, like a force,

Like a force no one can kill.

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