"Where I'll Stay" is a song by Australian recording artist

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. It was released digitally on 11 March 2016. The song was released as the Australian theme song for the

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. Mauboy told

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the song "came from the heart", adding "I wanted to do something that was empowering and fearless and something that makes you feel triumphant and strong" adding the song fit right for the Olympics.

Music video

A music video produced by

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was released featuring Australian Olympians lip-syncing to the song. The video features athletes from across the sports of rugby, synchronized swimming, women's football (soccer) and water polo teams as well as with athletes from the Australian swimming, BMX, athletics, and cycling programs.

Track listing

*Digital download #"Where I'll Stay" – 3:33

Charts

Release history

References

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