Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This song is about overcoming obstacles & challenges in life, by facing them head on with determination & hope.
From the album 'Nothing Lasts Forever' - download song here: craighallen.bandcamp.com/track/there-for-the-taking-2
Produced & arranged by Craig Hallen. Mixing, guitar & additional production by Ian Rushton. Drums performed by Sal D’Amato – see Sal’s channel at: youtube.com/user/rhythmantic.
LYRICS:
© 2012, 2019 Craig Hallen & Murray Knock

You’ve made your way somehow
Rode the smooth and rough
All the ups and downs
This game’s for real
Give it your best
Accept the challenge
To start your test
You’ve got to grab it now

It’s there for the taking
A life in the making
See the new dawn breaking – oh yeah
Be strong, keep goin’
And never stop growin’
It’s there for the taking

Don’t wait for your ship to come in
Search your heart
Though your head is bound to win
Be true to your soul
Let go of strife
It’s there for the taking
This journey called life
You’ve got to grab it now

It’s there for the taking
A life in the making
See the new dawn breaking – oh yeah
Be strong, keep goin’
And never stop growin’
It’s there for the taking

To find our purpose
Sometimes we’ve gotta strive
But like wind that feeds the storm
We need hope so we can thrive
You’ve come so far now
Just gotta see it through

It’s there for the taking
A life in the making
See the new dawn breaking – oh yeah
Be strong, keep goin’
And never stop growin’
It’s there for the taking
See the new dawn breaking
A new life in the making
It’s there for the taking