Showing posts with label American Idol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Idol. Show all posts

The Vision of Love

Written By Rocky Batara on Monday, May 28, 2012 | 12:03 AM

The hit US singing reality show "American Idol" Season 11 has just been concluded. And just like the previous past seasons, a man so-called as WGWG or "White Guy With Guitar" won the competition! The white guy Philip Philips beat our very own Jessica Sanchez!

Among the WGWG winner, my favorite is no other the Season 8 Winner Kris Allen!

Kris has a new single launched this year. This is a song called "The Vision of Love."


The said song is part of his newest album "Thank You Carmelita."

The song is so inspiring that will make you fall in love to this hunk heartthrob singer.

Here is the lyrics and the music video of "The Vision of Love" from my one and only Kris Allen. Let's internalize his music! c",)



The Vision of Love
(Kris Allen)



wake up if you believe
love is not a fading dream
tell me i’m not the only one
who feels this way right now

lonely needs a friend
ask him where he’s been
you could be the light that comes
and turns his world around

i don’t wanna run, i don’t wanna hide
when someone needs somebody
i don’t wanna say, i don’t got the time
when someone needs somebody
with a little faith and a little soul
we can’t go wrong
we can’t go wrong

when a heart breaks
and the world shakes
will we stand for the vision of love?
when a tear falls
and the fear crawls
will we stand for the vision of love?
will we stand for the vision of love?

singing
whoa-oh-oh-oh
whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
whoa-oh-oh-oh
whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
whoa-oh-oh-oh
whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
make-up hides her face
cos she feels out of place
she cries
come on someone tell this girl she’s beautiful
we don’t gotta run, we don’t gotta hide

when someone needs somebody
we don’t need to say, we don’t got the time
when someone needs somebody
with a little faith and a little soul
we can’t go wrong
we can’t go wrong
when a heart breaks
and the world shakes
will we stand for the vision of love?
when a tear falls
and the fear crawls
will we stand for the vision of love?
will we stand for the vision of love?

singing
whoa-oh-oh-oh
(c’mon)
whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
let’s stand up
(whoa-oh-oh-oh)
(whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
let’s stand
(whoa-oh-oh-oh)
(whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
let’s stand for the vision
stand for the vision of love

wake up
(whoa-oh-oh-oh)
(whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
wake up
(whoa-oh-oh-oh)
(whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
wake up if you believe

when a heart breaks
and the world shakes
will we stand for the vision of love?
will we stand for the vision of love?

Elevator

Written By Rocky Batara on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 | 12:01 AM

David Archuleta just recently returned here in our country. And like expected, too many Filipinos welcomed him warmly! Hayz...so sad that I failed to catch him!

But besides his return here in the Philippines, David also returns in the music scene via his new song called "Elevator"! And of course, David also returns here in the Rhythm of the Rock!

In 2009, David Archuleta sung my love life! Yup, his songs like "Crush" and "A Little Too Not Over You" were some of the theme songs of my former love!

How about this year?! Hmmmm...now that I will celebrate a "cold" Christmas, will his new song can also be my theme song?!

Well, let's sing first with David's new song lyrics:


Elevator
(David Archuleta)

Woah oh oh ohhh

I had a dream last night
I didn't know which floor to get off on, heyyyeyy
The doors, they opened on 4 and 5 and 6
And you were gone, all gone

I didn't understand
I didn't wanna know
At least I took a chance
I had to let it go

[Chorus]
Elevator goes up
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies
That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

And in my dream last night
The doors they finally shut and I was there, somewhere
Alone in my reality inside an empty box
That's filled with air
But I don't care, noooo

Next time I'll get it right
Next time I'll be okay

I'll have a different dream tonight
Tomorrow's another day

[Chorus]
Elevator goes up (elevator goes up)
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies
That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

You'll never know
What you're gonna get
What you don't expect will come and find you
If you laugh or cry
If you run and hide
But it's all right

[Chorus]
Elevator goes up
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies
That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

Do you love the message of the song? It seems that David is telling a story about his elevator love story! Hehe!

And now, let's watch this very cool music video of "Elevator"! Let's see how David Archuleta performs very well! Nice! C",)

Faithfully - The Glee Performance Music Video

Written By Rocky Batara on Friday, August 20, 2010 | 1:54 PM

The hit U.S. musical TV series called "Glee" is really a phenomenal! Not only the TV series itself but the songs performed by its characters truly created a big hit!

And one of these hit songs performed in "Glee" is the hit called "Faithfully"

Today, we already heard all over the radio a new version of the song called "Faithfully"! At first, I wonder who made the new rendition of it. Until finally, I discovered that the "Glee" casts performed it. The same version of it performed in the TV series is also the same tune heard all over the radio!

But before "Glee" popularized this song did you know that the band called Journey wherein our very own Arnel Pineda was the one who popularized it!

Yup, it was 2007 when I first heard the version of Arnel Pineda. It really sounds good. It even reminds me of my first romance in the Corporate world way back 2007!

Now in 2010, another very good version of it was heard!

Now, the American Idol graduates Cory Monteith and Lea Michele made another great rendition of it!

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele were now part of the "Glee" family. Their tandem in this musical TV series was very much appreciated!

I was also inspired by the new version made by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele. When I first heard their version, I started to love it! I even downloaded an mp3 version of their song. And I also watch their music video!

So now, I like to share with you the beautiful music video of Cory Monteith and Lea Michele's version of "Faithfully" as they presented it in "Glee"! Nice one! Two thumbs up for this song and on its music video! C",)

The Truth Music Video

Written By Rocky Batara on Thursday, August 19, 2010 | 1:34 AM

The hottest hunk American Idol 2009 winner Kris Allen is back with his latest single! And his music video for this new hit is currently released.

His new single is called "The Truth" and is started strongly!

It debuted at No. 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart for the week of June 5, 2010. And until now it continuously gaining popularity!

Talking more about this Kris Allen's new hit, this song was written by Train frontman Pat Monahan and its producer, Toby Gad. The single version of the song, which features Monahan, was released as the album’s second single on May 11, 2010.

Then going to the music video itself, the MTV was so good and inspiring! I like the background wherein the sunset was focused. And of course Kris Allen sings softly rock! It captures your heart! Well with a hot guy like Kris Allen singing you with a song, definitely you will really fall in love with him! Nice! =)

So, let us all get inspire with the song and feel in love with the singer in this latest Kris Allen's music video of the song called "The Truth"! Love it Kris! C",)


Something 'Bout Love Music Video

Written By Rocky Batara on Saturday, August 7, 2010 | 9:33 PM

David Archuleta is back here in the Rhythm of the Rock! Yup, he has just released his new music video of his latest single.

And you will be the first to watch this new MTV of David. This is the song called "Something 'Bout Love"!

“Something ‘Bout Love” is the official first single by this singer-songwriter David Archuleta from his second upcoming pop album "The Other Side of Down" projected to be released on October 5, 2010. Well, this maybe another remarkable song by the one and only David Archuleta!

If you can recall, David's last year's hit like "Crush" and "A Little Too Not Over You" were my theme songs to my former crush in our office! Thanks God, I learned to forget her! Hayz...!

Honestly, it was also my first time to hear and watch this new music video of David. I can't say by now that it's also my favorite. But we will see later if David could once again catch my heart by his new song!

Well, let us all watch this new MTV! Nice one David! Idol! C",)

No Boundaries Music Video

Written By Rocky Batara on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | 10:10 PM

It's been one year now after Kris Allen won the prestigious American Idol singing competition. Before, Kris wasn't that known artist! But look at him now, he's really one of those hottest rock singers to note!

Since last year, this song was my favorite. It really gives us an inspiring message to live, fight, love, and achieve our goals!

After I gave you its lyrics before, now its time to see its music video!

Just like he rhythm and lyrics of the song, the video itself gives a wonderful meaning! It has really something to tell!

So let us all watch this wonderful MTV of Kris Allen's first hit "No Boundaries"! Get inspired! c",)

Live Like We're Dying Music Video

Written By Rocky Batara on Monday, March 29, 2010 | 10:40 PM

It's been one year ago after Kris Allen declared as the 2009 American Idol champion! Now after a year, Kris Allen was one of those hottest and brightest stars in the music world!

Equip with good looks, gorgeous body, great voice, and awesome talent, Kris Allen is now everybody's favorite! Almost all of his songs became a hit.

Now by your request, here is the music video of the heartthrob's current hit single "Live Like We're Dying"! After I given you its lyrics and its sound in my playlist, he's now the music video! Have fun! c",)

Let's Just Fall In Love Again

Written By Rocky Batara on Monday, March 22, 2010 | 2:27 PM

One day before my birthday, I was able to watch a free concert of this American Idol Finalist.

Hmmm...before, I was so disappointed for not seeing the last year's AI Winner, Kris Allen who performed his concert here in our company's place. But now, it was an accident for Jason Castro.

Actually, I didn't know about Jason Castro. I didn't even know that he was a part of American Idol. If I'm not mistaken, he's part of the Season 5 Edition of this hit American Talent Search for singing.

I didn't know that he will have a concert on March 18 in Trinoma Mall, North Edsa. It was an accident. Yeah, while browsing one of my favorite internet site, I just saw that Jason Castro, an American Idol graduate will have a concert in Trinoma Mall on March 18 at 7pm.

So, since Trinoma is very near to me and I always get there after ridding off the MRT North Edsa Station, I took the opportunity to come and see him!

On the night of his concert, I didn't expect that I can go home early. His concert will be at 7pm, I was already in Trinoma at 6pm.

When I looked around the activity center of Trinoma Mall where his concert will be performed, too many people were there! They were waiting for their idol. The place was also surrounded by security officers.

Hmmm...who's this man? I didn't know him. Even his songs were not familiar to me! But in the stage, his singles were continuously played. As I hear it...it's so nice!

I waited in the concert area for one hour. While waiting, I looked at the different persons around hoping that I will meet someone! Haha!

The long wait was over! Finally Jason Castro came out in the stage! Just like in his music videos and album photos, he really had a long curly hair! Yeah, I like his hair...his long curly brown hair style! It rocks!

The way he sings and the way he performs keep reminding me of Kris Allen. They were alike in interpreting their songs! But then, I still pro-Kris Allen. I like Kris Allen more instead of this guy. But I was thankful to see how he performed in a free live concert like this!

So, I research for one of his hit song entitled "Let's Just Fall In Love Again" and share it with you. Yup, it's truly nice and inspiring! Hope you'll like this one...!!! c",)




Let's Just Fall In Love Again
(Jason Castro)


Lets pretend baby
That you've just met me
And Ive never seen you before
Ill tell all my friends
That I think you're staring
And you say the same to yours

And oh, well dance around it all night
And then Ill follow you outside
And try to open up my mouth
And nothing comes out right

And I wanna fall in love with you again
I don't have to try
Its so easy
Who needs to pretend?
But because its so funny
Lets just think about it, honey
Lets just fall in love again

Ill call you in three days
Not too soon, not too late
And Ill ask your roommate if you're home
You call me on Thursday
And well hang out all day
Then fall asleep on the phone

And oh, Ill hold your hand when we drive
And well lose track of all the time
And well tell everyone
That we ain't never felt so alive

And I wanna fall in love with you again
I don't have to try
Its so easy
Who needs to pretend?
But because its so funny
Lets just think about it, honey
Lets just fall in love again

Well fall disgustingly fast
And well stop hanging out with friends
And they'll be so offended

And I wanna fall in love with you again
I don't have to try
Its so easy
Who needs to pretend?
But because its so funny
Lets just think about it, honey
Lets just fall in love again
Lets just fall in love again


Live Like We’re Dying

Written By Rocky Batara on Friday, February 5, 2010 | 1:35 AM

Termed as the "Sexiest American Idol", AI's Season 8 winner Kris Allen will grace his Filipino fans as he will be having two part concert here in the Philippines!

I know everyone of us were really, really excited for this concert! But before that, let us all again welcome Kris Allen here in the Rhythm of the Rock! =)

Just like last year when the two David American idols Archuleta and Cook performed a concert here in our country, it's now time for the latest AI winner to have another concert!

Kris Allen together with his guest boyband will be having two concert here. The first will be happened in Cebu while the other one will be in NCR. And guess what, his NCR concert which will happen on February 6, this coming Saturday night, the venue is here near our office! Yeah, it is infront of our building here in The Fort! Actually right now, the stage for his concert was already prepared! We can almost see it everytime we arrive in our building!

Oh, I like to see him! But the problem is, his concert will happened on the night of our day-off so we will be away from the vicinity of our office! And most of all, I have no enough money to buy ticket for his concert knowing that his tickets were so expensive!

So sad! Hayz...before, I promise to myself that when he will have a concert here, I will surely watch it! Now the time has come but chances forbid me!

Maybe I'll just enjoy seeing his concert on TV or DVD. Some other times, I hope I can make it! Or how I wish somebody will treat me for his concert! That's much better! =)

For the meantime, let us again congratulate Kris Allen for his success! After winning last year in AI and hitting songs like "No Boundaries", "Apology", "Ain't No Sunshine", and many more, last November 17, 2009, he launched another album, his major-label debut album (second overall)!

And as his carrier single, here is "Live Like We're Dying" ! In this song, Kris performed very well! He showcased his talent here in singing and playing instruments with a rock beat! Don't worry 'coz later I will include his carrier single in my playlist!

So to all of us who were Kris Allen fanatics, here is the lyrics of his carrier song "Live Like We're Dying"! Enjoy and hope that we can see each other in the concert! c",)




Live Like We’re Dying
(Kris Allen)

Sometimes we fall down and can’t get back up
We’re hiding behind skin that’s too tough
How come we don’t say I love you enough
Till it’s too late, it’s not too late

Our hearts are hungry for a food that won’t come
We could make a feast from these crumbs
And we’re all staring down the barrel of a gun
So if your life flashed before you, what would you wish you would’ve done

[Chorus]
Yeah, gotta start
Looking at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This is all we got and we gotta start thinkin’ it
Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin’
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying

And if you plane fell out of the skies
Who would you call with your last goodbyes
Should be so careful who we live out of our lives
So when we long for absolution, there’ll be no one on the line

(Chorus)
Like we’re dying (x4)

(Chorus)

You never know a good thing until it’s gone
you never see a crash until its head on
All these people right when we’re dead wrong,
You never know a good thing till it’s gone
(Chorus)

Like we’re dying (x4)

(Chorus)

Zero Gravity

Written By Rocky Batara on Friday, October 23, 2009 | 10:57 AM

Love cannot bring us down...! How true is this? Or should we say, we were always 'high' when we are inlove?

Well, to all David Archuleta fanatics out there, here's another hit from your idol!

Have you already heard this song?

This is another hit from his current album. Unlike his present hit "Touch My Hands" , this another song was rarely played over the radios. Or maybe by next year we could hear this on our FM radios.

I got a copy of this song from my officemate. She had a variety of MP3 of the latest hit music. Hearing the song, it's nice! So eventually, I grab a copy of this and stored it in my mobile Nseries phone!


Going back to the meaning and idea of the song, yup this is again all about love.

Yeah, I really like the message it connotes. I like the lines saying tell me what you did to me , just like saying what love had done to the one falling into it!

And of course, I love the part of its chorus saying, "Nothing brings me down when you're around, it's like zero gravity, the world just disappears when you're here, it's zero gravity"! Wow, it's good to wonder what love could bring to us!

So, let us all browse the beauty of the lyrics of the song "Zero Gravity" as popularized by David Archuleta! Feel and enjoy it! c",)





Zero Gravity
(David Archuleta)

Tell me what you did to me
Just there beneath my feet
Didn't even notice we were miles above the ground

I'm not afraid of heights
We crashed into the sky
Didn't know that I could feel the way that I do now

I'm not asking for an explanation
All I know is that you take me away
And you show me how to fly

Nothing brings me down when you're around
It's like zero gravity
The world just disappears when you're here
It's zero gravity

When things get messed up
You lift my head up
And I get lost in the clouds
There's no sense of time with you and I
It's zero gravity

The edges fade away
'Til there's no more shades of gray
You only have to whisper anything at all

You opened up my eyes
You turned my lows to highs
And that's the only way that I know how to fall

Not gonna analyze or try to fight it
Don't even care if it makes no sense at all
'Cause with you I can fly

Nothing brings me down when you're around
It's like zero gravity
The world just disappears when you're here
It's zero gravity

When things get messed up, you lift my head up
And I get lost in the clouds
There's no sense of time with you and I
It's zero gravity

You make it so easy to just drift away
I can't imagine being without you

Don't think about it, don't think about
Don't think about, don't think about
(Don't think about it)
Don't think about it
(Don't think about it)

Nothing brings me down when you're around
It's like zero gravity
The world just disappears when you're here
It's zero gravity

Nothing brings me down when you're around
It's like zero gravity
The world just disappears when you're here
It's zero gravity
Zero gravity

Man In The Mirror

Written By Rocky Batara on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 | 9:38 AM

Up to now, the news about the death of the 'King of POP' Michael Jackson didn't rest into its own peace. The latest news about him is still on the search for his 'mysterious death'! Still no conclusion for the real cause!


We could deny the fact that Jacko made a variety of contributions worldwide. His songs were really an inspiring masterpieces.

Besides his rock and pop hits, Jacko could also be remember with his songs promoting peace and welfare. If you could still remember his hits like "We are the World" and "Heal the World (Make it a Better Place)", he's really an ambassador of peace! Music videos of these songs showcased peace, unity, and welfare of the poor around the world.

Seeing some of his videos on MYX, I was also inspired with his another song. In this music video, you won't see any appearance of Michael Jackson. Instead you will see poor people, dark children without homes, helping hands between one another, peace and unity worldwide. This particular song is the "Man in the Mirror".



Surprisingly, this song was also revived by our favorite American Idol, Kris Allen. It is part of his album. Well, hearing both the original version from Jacko and the latest new version from Kris, the song sounds very good. The message was still retained and more feelings and emotions were putted on the song.

Hmmm...if you want to listen to Kris Allen's version, you may scroll down my playlist on the left side. And of course, can't help to see the message? I'll give you the lyrics. So, feel and understand the inspirational song of Jacko with its lyrics and relax and enjoy as you listen to Kris Allen's version! c",)




Man In The Mirror
(Michael Jackson / Kris Allen)

I'm gonna make a change, for once in my life
It's gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right.

As I, turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat
Who am I, to be blind? Pretending not to see their needs
A summer's disregard, a broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other on the wind ya' know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)
(Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah)

I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan
Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?

A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart
And a washed-out dream
(Washed-Out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind, ya' see
Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me
(Starting with me!)

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Ooh!)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself and then make a change)

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change his ways-Ooh!)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make that...
(Take a look at yourself and then make that...)
Change!

I'm starting with the man in the mirror,
(Man in the mirror-Oh yeah!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
No message could have been any clearer
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
(You gotta get it right, while you got the time)
('Cause when you close your heart)

You can't close your... your mind!
(Then you close your... mind!)
That man, that man, that man, that man
With that man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah!)
That man, that man, that man
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Better change!)
You know... That man

No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
(Take a look at yourself and then make a change)

Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Oh yeah!)
Gonna feel real good now!
Yeah yeah! Yeah yeah! Yeah yeah!
Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah
(Ooooh...)
Oh no, no no...

I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good!
Come on!
(Change...)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it. Yourself!
(Yeah!-Make that change!)
I've got to make that change, today!
Hoo!
(Man in the mirror)

You got to
You got to not let yourself...
Brother...
Hoo!
(Yeah!-Make that change!)
You know-I've got to get that man, that man...
(Man in the mirror)

You've got to
You've got to move! Come on! Come on!
You got to...
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
(Yeah-Make That Change)
Stand up and lift yourself, now!
(Man in the mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!

Aaow!
(Yeah-Make that change)
Gonna make that change... come on!
(Man in the mirror)
You know it!
You know it!
You know it!
You know...
(Change...)
Make that change

Come Back To Me

Written By Rocky Batara on Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 6:19 PM

It's too painful to let go of someone. But, it is more painful to keep that someone you love but then giving you too much pain if she's with you.

What more painful is that she is already taken and yet she didn't feel anything to you! Better thing to do...is to let go. Keep away the pain. Avoid your heart from broken down into pieces. But still, a little hope...a little expectation, she will come back! Or should I say...'come back to me'!




Hmmm...well, I'm pretty sure that many of us were truly get emotional whenever they hear this latest David Cook single. At first I didn't recognize that David is creating again another hit besides his last year's 'Always be My Baby'. I just learned from the music video that this song is David Cook's new hit. And of course, this song is now a smash hit!

If you were to ask me, yup this song sounds good. The message implied with this song really captures our heart. And even the music video truly gives us an unforgetable love story!

Well, as I always do, I provide you with the lyrics of this song. Should you want to hear how this song sounds, it's included in my playlist here just scroll the arrows left or right. So, enjoy!





Come Back To Me
(David Cook)

You say you gotta go and find yourself
You say that you're becoming someone else
Don't recognize the face in the mirror looking back at you

You say you're leaving as you look away
I know there's really nothing left to say
Just know I'm here whenever you need me I'll wait for you

So I'll let you go, I'll set you free
And when you've seen what you need to see
When you find you, come back to me

Take your time, I won't go anywhere
Picture you with the wind in your hair
I'll keep your things right where you left them
I'll be here for you

Oh and I'll let you go, I'll set your free
And when you've seen what you need to see
When you find you, come back to me

And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you, come back to me

I can't get close if you're not there
I can't get inside if there's no soul there
I can't face you, I can't save you
It's something you'll have to do

So I'll let you go, I'll set you free
And when you've seen what you need to see
When you find you, come back to me
Come back to me

So I'll let you go, I'll set you free
And when you've seen what you need to see
When you find you, come back to me

And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you, come back to me

You find you, come back to me
When you find you, come back to me
When you find you, come back to me

No Boundaries

Written By Rocky Batara on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | 8:45 AM

The winning piece of this year's American Idol Kris Allen is continuously hitting the air waves. From time to time, you will now hear over the radio this song "No Boundaries" that popularized by this Idol!



Though I'm not a die-hard fanatic of America's No. 1 Talent Search nor an ultimate idol of this man, as I watch their Grand Finale (yup, it's my very first time to watch keenly that show), I was amazed how he put life into the song noting that I was not also familiar with the song he sing. But then listening thoroughly, I was impressed with its rhythm, its lyrics, and the message delivered by the song!

I can relate with his song "No Boundaries". It just like telling us that we know what we want, but then we didn't know how we can get it and how long will we wait?

It just keep reminding me of the love that I lost! I know I love her. I know I can reach her, but then I don't know what will I do to get her and tell her that I love her now that I found she's loving someone else! So to avoid too much pain, I was the one who moved away! I moved a million miles away from her though we're near! I avoid seeing her or even talking with her! I let the pain to heal.


But then, thanks God I found someone to admire. Someone to allot my love with. Though she's too far and unreachable (and she even didn't know about me), I will keep my love and admiration to her. Knowing that she already had the love of her life, I will still keep her in my heart. She relieves all the pain I had with my previous someone. She put a smile and happiness in my heart whenever I see or hear her. Hoping someday that we could see each other!

Just like the lyrics of Kris Allen's song...how long can you wait?, there is still No Boundaries nor no mountains or hurricanes to love someone, to reach and achieve our goals.

So I let you enjoy and mesmerized the lyrics of Kris Allen's song No boundaries!



No Boundaries
(Kris Allen)

Seconds, hours, so many days
You know what you want, but how long can you wait?
Every moment last forever.
When you feel you've lost your way.

What if my chances were already gone?
I started believing that I could be wrong.
But you give me one good reason.
To fight and never walk away.

So here I am, still holding on

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
To get to that one thing.

Just when you think the road is going nowhere
Just when you almost gave up on your dreams
They take you by the hand and show you that you can
There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.

I fought to the limit, to stand on the edge
What if today is as good as it gets?
Don't know where the future's heading
But nothing's gonna bring me down
I've jumped every bridge and I've run every line
I risked being safe but I always knew why
I always knew why

So here I am, still holding on

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
To get to that one thing

Just when you think the road is going nowhere
Just when you almost gave up on your dreams
They take you by the hand and show you that you can

You can go higher, you can go deeper
There are no boundaries above and beneath you
Break every rule 'cause there's nothing between you
And your dreams

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe

Yeah, there are no boundaries
There are no boundaries

With every step, you climb another mountain
Every breath, it's harder to believe
You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes

There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.
There are no boundaries.

Ain’t No Sunshine and Kris Allen

Written By Rocky Batara on Monday, May 25, 2009 | 9:31 AM

The fever for 'American Idol Season 8' is still rising up even hotter! After the announcement of winner last May 20, 2009, all fanatics, TV viewers, even me were all amazed by the performance of this new idol winner dubbed as the 'dark horse'.

The grand finale of this Season 8 American Idol was a star-studded one. Almost all well-known artist peformed in the said finale including the Black-eyed peas, Cindy Whooper, Lionel Richie, David Cook, and many more. But of course, the peformance of the two finalist were very much watched!

Well, to satisfy your craving, I have here a short profile for your idol, Kris Allen who now crowned as "American Idol"!




Early Life and Music

Kris Allen was born June 21, 1985 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 13 and can play multiple instruments. In 2007, he self-produced an album titled Brand New Shoes with friends Michael Holmes and Chase Erwin.

Kris Allen is a worship leader at New Life Church in Maumelle, Arkansas. He has been involved in missionary work around the world including Burma, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand. Much of his musical background is connected with his church experiences.

American Idol Contestant

Kris Allen auditioned for American Idol in Louisville, Kentucky singing the song "A Song For You." During Hollywood week, he performed in a group that included Matt Giraud, one of the last five finalists. Early on, Kris Allen was not considered one of the favorites to make it near the finale. However, his reputation as one of the top finalists has grown throughout the competition. On May 20, 2009, Kris Allen was announced as the winner of 2009's American Idol.

The Style of Kris Allen

Kris Allen has been compared to the singer-songwriter style of Jason Mraz. He creates a number of his own arrangements and has performed multiple times with his guitar. Many consider Kris Allen to be the dark horse stealth contestant for season eight.
(Article SOURCE:http://top40.about.com/od/l/p/krisallen.htm)


Want more? Here is Kris Allen's Complete Profile:

Birth Name:
Kristopher Neil Allen

Birth Date:
June 21, 1985

Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

Claim to fame:
Winner of "American Idol" 8th season

Height:
5' 8"

Nationality:
American

Education:
• Attended Murrell Taylor Elementary School
• Attended Fuller Middle School
• Attended Mills University Studies High School

His Family:
Father:
Neil Allen

Mother:
Kimberly

Brother:
Daniel (younger)

Spouse:
Katy O'Connell Allen (since 26-Sep-08)



And of course, this slot wouldn't be completed if I won't provide you with the song that made him or put him to fame. So, before we finally end, here is the lyrics of the song, "Ain't No Sunshine", the song he sang together with his piano during the finale! This song was originally done before by Will Young, Eva Cassidy, and Bill Withers!



Ain’t No Sunshine
(Kris Allen)

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
It's not warm when she's away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.

Wonder this time where she's gone,
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.

And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know

Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone,
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, only darkness everyday.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.

Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.

The Time of My Life

Written By Rocky Batara on Thursday, May 21, 2009 | 12:43 PM

Craving for more David's fever?! Asking for more stuff? Well, here is another hit from this American Idol champion.

This song is a quick follow-up from his first single, "Always Be My Baby" which we featured last time. It also hits our radio and music industry on the same year. Hmmm...there is no exact meaning in my life or even in my lovelife. I just want to share you the lyrics of his song. Yup, it sounds great! You may even sings it as well.





The Time Of My Life
(David Cook)

I’ve been waiting for my dreams
To turn into something
I could believe in
And looking for that
Magic rainbow
On the horizon
I couldn’t see it
Until I let go
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness burn
Now I’m coming alive
Body and soul
And feelin’ my world start to turn

And I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life

Holding onto things that vanished
Into the air
Left me in pieces
But now I’m rising from the ashes
Finding my wings
And all that I needed
Was there all along
Within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart


and I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life

And I’m out on the edge of forever
Ready to run
I’m keeping my feet on the ground
Arms open wide
Face to the sun

I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
This is the time
This is the time of my life.
This is the time of my life.


How do you like the song? Does it relates to you? Or does it reminds you of something? Anything else, the best thing is that all of us enjoys it! c",)