Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Original vocal version performed by Steve Winwood:
youtube.com/watch?v=kLs4pM-twn8
Beautiful and moving song from the movie "Balto" originally performed by Steve Winwood and this is the original instrumental version!
About the song:
This extended version is the main song from Balto, and plays during the film's credits. The music was written by Barry Man and James Horner, the lyrics were written by Cynthia Well and the song was performed by Steve Winwood!
The songs appear twice on the Balto soundtrack).
About the film:
Balto is a 1995 animated adventure film directed by Simon Wells, produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures.
It is loosely based on the true story of the dog Balto who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome. The film stars voice actors Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Phil Collins, and Bob Hoskins.
Though primarily an animated film, it uses a live-action framing device that takes place in New York City's Central Park and features Miriam Margolyes as an older version of one of the children.
This is the third and final film to be produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio, before the studio's closure in 1997!
Lyrics:
"[Wind Blowing]
Deep in the night
The winds blow cold
And in a heartbeat
The fear takes hold
Deep in the storm
There's a place that's soft and still
Where the road waits to be taken
If you only will
The voices inside you
Can lead your soul astray
Believe in what you dream
Don't turn away
Don't you turn away
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Somewhere in time
The truth shines through
And the spirit knows
What it has to do
Somewhere in you
There's a power with no name
It can rise to meet the moment
And burn like a flame
And you can be stronger
Than anything you know
Hold on to what you see
Don't let it go
Don't you let it go
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
There's no turning back
When your destiny is calling
Listen to the thunder roll
And let your heart break free!
(Flute solo)
(Reach for the light!)
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
(Stand on a mountaintop!)
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying (See yourself flying!)
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Yes, reach for the light!"
Balto/Amblin Entertainment/Amblimation/Universal Pictures/1995
Music by James Horner/MCA Records
Original vocal version performed by Steve Winwood:
youtube.com/watch?v=kLs4pM-twn8
Beautiful and moving song from the movie "Balto" originally performed by Steve Winwood and this is the original instrumental version!
About the song:
This extended version is the main song from Balto, and plays during the film's credits. The music was written by Barry Man and James Horner, the lyrics were written by Cynthia Well and the song was performed by Steve Winwood!
The songs appear twice on the Balto soundtrack).
About the film:
Balto is a 1995 animated adventure film directed by Simon Wells, produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures.
It is loosely based on the true story of the dog Balto who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome. The film stars voice actors Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Phil Collins, and Bob Hoskins.
Though primarily an animated film, it uses a live-action framing device that takes place in New York City's Central Park and features Miriam Margolyes as an older version of one of the children.
This is the third and final film to be produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio, before the studio's closure in 1997!
Lyrics:
"[Wind Blowing]
Deep in the night
The winds blow cold
And in a heartbeat
The fear takes hold
Deep in the storm
There's a place that's soft and still
Where the road waits to be taken
If you only will
The voices inside you
Can lead your soul astray
Believe in what you dream
Don't turn away
Don't you turn away
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Somewhere in time
The truth shines through
And the spirit knows
What it has to do
Somewhere in you
There's a power with no name
It can rise to meet the moment
And burn like a flame
And you can be stronger
Than anything you know
Hold on to what you see
Don't let it go
Don't you let it go
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
There's no turning back
When your destiny is calling
Listen to the thunder roll
And let your heart break free!
(Flute solo)
(Reach for the light!)
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
(Stand on a mountaintop!)
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying (See yourself flying!)
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Reach for the light
You might touch the sky
Stand on the mountaintop
And see yourself flying
Reach for the light
To capture a star
Come out of the darkness
And find out who you are
Yes, reach for the light!"
Balto/Amblin Entertainment/Amblimation/Universal Pictures/1995
Music by James Horner/MCA Records
