In the heart of Paris, on a starry night
July 26th, 2024, the city shines so bright
The Olympics begin with pride and grace
An opening ceremony, a dazzling embrace
Paris Olympics, a dream come true
Athletes from far and wide, in red, white, and blue
All nations compete, bar the belligerent two
On this special day, hearts beat as one
In the city of love, under the setting sun
In South Africa, a story unfolds
95 Libyans detained, their fate untold
A suspected military camp, shadows in the night
A moment of fear, a loss of sight
Paris Olympics, a dream come true
Athletes from far and wide, in red, white, and blue
All nations compete, bar the belligerent two
On this special day, hearts beat as one
In the city of love, under the setting sun
From Gaza's Khan Younis, a cry of pain
More than 180,000 displaced, in the pouring rain
The UN speaks of a tragedy so deep
Innocent souls lost in their sleep
Paris Olympics, a dream come true
Athletes from far and wide, in red, white, and blue
All nations compete, bar the belligerent two
On this special day, hearts beat as one
In the city of love, under the setting sun
Across the waters, in the UK's land
A decision made, the world must understand
No challenge to the ICC, a warrant in the air
For Netanyahu, a moment of despair
Paris Olympics, a dream come true
Athletes from far and wide, in red, white, and blue
All nations compete, bar the belligerent two
On this special day, hearts beat as one
In the city of love, under the setting sun
French rails face a test of will
'Malicious acts' bring a chill
Before the games, a troubled start
But unity prevails in every heart
Paris Olympics, a dream come true
Athletes from far and wide, in red, white, and blue
All nations compete, bar the belligerent two
On this special day, hearts beat as one
In the city of love, under the setting sun
In Texas, a moment of truth
El Mayo and 'El Chapo's son, uncouth
Arrested in the shadows of the night
As the world keeps turning, in the fading light