You think that maybe it's over.
Only if you want it to be.
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Stand up and fight.

(This is it) Make no mistake where you are.
(This is it) Your back's to the corner.
(This is it) Don't be a fool anymore.
(This is it) The waiting is over.

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"This Is It", written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald
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You think that maybe it's over.
Only if you want it to be.
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Stand up and fight.

(This is it) Make no mistake where you are.
(This is it) Your back's to the corner.
(This is it) Don't be a fool anymore.
(This is it) The waiting is over.

— Kenny Loggins

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "

You think that maybe it's over.
Only if you want it to be.
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Stand up and fight.

(This is it) Make no mistake where you are.
(This is it) Your back's to the corner.
(This is it) Don't be a fool anymore.
(This is it) The waiting is over.

" in the context of ""This Is It", written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

Source: Wikiquote: "Kenny Loggins" (Song lyrics, Solo, Keep the Fire (1979)) The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 19, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
Kenny Loggins

About Kenny Loggins

Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter. His early songs were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970, which led to seven albums recorded with Jim Messina as Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977. His early soundtrack contributions date back to A Star Is Born in 1976, and he is known as the King of the Movie Soundtrack.