Story highlights A rally for Kentucky clerk Kim Davis used Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger"

The classic song's writers are dismayed by its use

(CNN) The use of "Eye of the Tiger" at a rally for Kentucky clerk Kim Davis has Survivor's Jim Peterik "risin' up to the challenge" -- and threatening action.

Peterik, who co-wrote the stirring "Rocky III" theme song, is upset that Davis emerged from jail Tuesday to the strains of his song. Davis, the Rowan County clerk, had been held in contempt of court for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

"I have not authorized the use of Eye of the Tiger for use by Kim Davis and my publisher will issue a C&D (cease and desist order). This does not reflect my views," Peterik wrote on Twitter.

I have not authorized the use of Eye of the Tiger for use by Kim Davis and my publisher will issue a C&D. This does not reflect my views. — Jim Peterik (@jimpeterik) September 9, 2015

Peterik told CNN that the use of the song caught him by surprise.

"I was gobsmacked," he said. "We were not asked about this at all. The first time we saw it was on national TV."

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