Day 8: A Song That I Know All The Words To.

So there are A LOT of songs that I know all the words to. A LOT.
To me, lyrics are so powerful. It's an expression of how you are feeling and you can touch others with the way you feel too, through song.
So I know a lot of songs by heart.
The song I'm going to choose for today is Over The Rainbow.

My last semester before transferring to Hawaii, I took a voice class. I had to sing a solo in front of a crowd of 50+ people. It was so nerve racking!! I love to sing, but when I sing in front of others, it frightens me. I think it's because my voice is so personal to me and I don't want to be judged for it... I don't know, I still haven't figured out why I hate to sing in front of other people.

I had chosen to sing When Autumn Comes, but as the performance was coming closer, I told my teacher I had changed my mind to Over The Rainbow. I wasn't comfortable singing When Autumn Comes, and I knew that Over The Rainbow was more in my range and would show off my voice better. Since I changed my mind so close to the recital, I practiced for hours and hours on end. I remember the day of the recital I didn't go home at all. I stayed in that practice room for as long as I could to make sure I was prepared. When the time finally came to sing, I was terrified. But when it was over, I felt so good. I remember a girl saying "Just beautiful" on my way to sit back down. I have sang maybe 3 solos in my whole life. It continues to be hard for me, but I hope that I'll be able to get past that one of these days.

I use to hate Over The Rainbow. I thought it was an old person song. However, the more I practiced it, the more I grew to love it. This version also made me love it, although it's really popular and everyone else loves it too... I don't care.

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole-Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

Also. I love Taylor Swift, No Doubt, and Britney Spears. I know every word to every one of their songs. Just thought I'd add that in there.

listening to: Taio Cruz- Break Your Heart.