First, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the judges for their tireless work each week in shortlisting the entries and narrowing them down to the top 10, and eventually the top 6. Your dedication and effort make this competition such a rewarding experience for all of us, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to - - be a part of it.
I’m thrilled to be participating in this week’s competition(even though I didn’t think I’d be able to participate this week) and even more excited to perform a song that holds a special place in my heart—“Courage” by Celine Dion. Ever since this beautiful and powerful song was released, I’ve been captivated by its emotional depth, inspiring message and superb attitude of Celine in the music video of the song. It’s a song that speaks to resilience and inner strength, and I’ve always dreamed of performing it. This will be my first time singing “Courage” in a competition, and I couldn’t wait to share my connection to this piece with everyone. I just hope you’d enjoy it just the way I enjoyed performing it. Enjoy!
Lyrics:
I would be lying if I said I'm fine
I think of you at least a hundred times
Cause in the echo of my voice I hear your words
Just like you're there
I still come home from a long day
So much to talk about, so much to say
I love to think that we're still making plans
In conversations that'll never end
In conversations that'll never end
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
I need you to keep away the doubts
I'm staring in the face of something new
You're all I got to hold on to
So courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Not one to hide from the truth I know
It's out of my hands but I won't let you go
There's no replacing the way you touched me
I still feel the rush
Sometimes it drowns me 'til I can't breathe
Thinking it's only in our memories
But then I talk to you like I did then
In conversations that will never end
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
I need you to keep away the doubts
I'm staring in the face of something new
You're all I got to hold on to
So courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Cause it's not easy
When you're not with me
This world of madness
Goes faster now
And it's a train wreck
But I won't crash yet
Long as your echo
Never fades out
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Cause it's not easy
When you're not with me
This world of madness
Goes faster now
And it's a train wreck
But I won't crash yet
Long as your echo
Never fades out
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Twitter link:
https://x.com/bennyriff/status/1882567133110186217?s=46
Promotional video link:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMkQ5dXCY/