Lyrics for Female Artists’ Songs for MICHAEL MEETS THE GIRLS spring chorus show 2015
“Halo/Walkin’ on Sunshine” – Beyonce, 2008; Katrina & the Waves, 1983
Remember those walls I built?Well, baby, they’re tumblin’ down
They didn’t even put up a fight; They didn’t even make a sound.
It’s like I’ve been awakened. Ev’ry rule I had you breakin’.
It’s the risk that I’m takin’. I ain’t never gonna shut you out.
Ev’rywher I’m lookin’ now, I’m surrounded by your embrace.
Baby, I can see your halo. (2nds: Walkin’ on sunshine. Whoa… And don’t it feel good!)
You know you’re my saving grace.
You’re everything I need and more; it’s written all over your face.
Baby, I can feel your halo. I can feel your halo. Halo.
I can see your halo, halo. I can feel your halo. Halo.
I can see your halo, and don’t it feel good!
I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby, I’m sure.
And I just can’t wait till the day when you knock on my door.
Oh, now, now. I’m walkin’ on sunshine. Whoa…
I’m walkin’ on sunshine. Whoa… and don’t it feel good!
(Oh, yes, I can see your halo. Halo.)
I’m walkin’ on sunshine – Halo. I can see your halo, halo…
“I Will Survive/Survivor” – Gloria Gaynor, 1978; Destiny’s Child, 2001)
At first I was afraid, I was petrified,
keptthinkin’ I could never live without you by my side;
but then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong,
and I grew strong, and I learned how to get along.
And so you’re back – back! From outer space.
I just walked in to find you here
With that sad look upon your face.
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second you’d be back to bother me.
Go on now go! Walk out the door.
Just turn around now ‘cause you’re not welcome anymore.
Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Did I crumble, did you think I’d lay down and die?
I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up. I’m not gon’ stop,
I’m gon’ work harder. I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it,
I will survive, keep on survivin’! (What! What!....)
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart,
Kept tryin’ hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart,
And I spent oh so many nights just feelin’ sorry for myself
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high. (Yeah, oh, hoo, hoh)
I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up. I’m not gon’ stop,
I’m gon’ work harder. I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it,
I will survive, keep on survivin’! (Yeah! Yeah!....)
Thought I couldn’t breathe without you, I’m inhalin’.
You thought I couldn’t see without you, perfect vision.
You thought I couldn’t last without you, but I’m lastin’.
You thought that I would die without you, but I’m livin.’
Thought that I would fail without you, but I’m no top.
Thought it would be over by now, but it won’t stop.
Thought that I would self-destruct, but I’m still here.
Even in my years to come I’m still gon’ be here. (hoo, hoo…)
I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up. I’m not gon’ stop,
I’m gon’ work harder. I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it,
I will survive, keep on survivin’! (What! What!....) (2x)
Oh, no not I. I will survive. Yeah!
Oh, as long as I know how to love I know I’ll stay alive.
I’ve got all my life to live, I’ve got all my love to give
And I’ll survivie, I will survive. Hey, hey. What…
I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up. I’m not gon’ stop,
I’m gon’ work harder. I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it,
I will survive, keep on survivin’! I will survive!
“Proud Mary” – Tina Turner, 1969
Left a good job in the city, workin’ for the man ev’ry night and day.
And I never lost one minute of sleepin’; I was worryin’ ‘bout the way
That things might have been.
Big wheel, keep on turnin’; ooh, the Proud Mary keep on burnin.’
And we’re rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, yeah, rollin’, rollin’ on the river.
Rollin’ on the river. Said, we’re rollin, rollin’, rollin’,
rollin’, rollin’ on the river, rollin’ on the river.
So Left a good job in the city, workin’ for the man ev’ry night and day.
And I never lost one minute of sleepin’; I was worryin’ ‘bout the way
That things might have been.
Big wheel, keep on turnin’; turnin’, Proud Mary keep on burnin’ burnin’.
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, yeah, rollin’, rollin’ on the river.
Rollin’ on the river. Rollin, rollin’, rollin’,
rollin’, rollin’ on the river. Doot, doot, doot… Bah, dap, bop…
If you come down to the river,
Bet you’re gonna find some people who give.
You don’t have to worry if you have no money,
People on the river are happy to give.
Big wheel, keep on turnin’; turnin’, Proud Mary keep on burnin’ burnin’.
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, yeah, rollin’, rollin’ on the river.
Rollin’ on the river. Rollin, rollin’, rollin’, yeah,
rollin’ on the river. Doot, doot, doot… Bah, dap, bop…
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river, rollin’ on the river (2x). Yeah.
“True Colors” – Cyndi Lauper, 1986
Dah, bah, dah, bah…
You with the sad eyes, don’t be discouraged.
Oh, I realize it’s hard to take courage.
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it,
All in the darkness still inside you, make you feel so small.
But I see your true colors shinin’ through.
I see your true colors, and what’s why I love you.
So, don’t be afraid to let them show,
Your true colors, true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
Dah, bah, dah, bah…
Show me a smile, then; don’t’ be unhappy.
Can’t remember when I last saw you laughing.
If this world makes you crazy and you’ve taken all you can bear,
You call me up, because you know I’ll be there.
And I see your true colors shinin’ through.
I see your true colors, and what’s why I love you.
So, don’t be afraid to let them show,
Your true colors, true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
Dah, bah, dah, bah…
If this world makes you crazy and you’ve taken all you can bear,
You call me up, because you know I’ll be there.
And I see your true colors shinin’ through.
I see your true colors, and what’s why I love you.
So, don’t be afraid to let them show,
Your true colors, true colors.
I see your true colors shinin’ through,
I see your true colors, and what’s why I love you.
So, don’t be afraid to let them show,
Your true colors, true colors, true colors
Are beautiful like a rainbow. Dah, bah, dah, bah…
“Who Says” – Selena Gomez, 2011
I wouldn't wanna be anybody else, yeah
You made me insecure, told me I wasn't good enough
But who are you to judge.
When you're a diamond in the rough
I'm sure you got some things
You'd like to change about yourself
But when it comes to me
I wouldn't want to be anybody else
Na nananananananananananana
Na nananananananananananana
I'm no beauty queen, I'm just beautiful me
Na nananananananananananana
Na nananananananananananana
You've got every right to a beautiful life, come on
Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me that's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful, who says?
It's such a funny thing
How nothing's funny when it's you
You tell 'em what you mean
But they can't whiten out the truth
It's like the work of art
That never gets to see the light
Keep you beneath the stars
Won't let you touch the sky
Na nanananananananana
Na nanananananananana
I'm no beauty queen, I'm just beautiful me
Na nanananananananana
Na nanananananananana
You've got every right to a beautiful life, come on
Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me that's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful, who says?
Who says you're not star potential
Who says you're not presidential
Who says you can't be in movies
Listen to me, listen to me.
Who says you don't pass the test
Who says you can't be the best
Who said, who said?
Would you tell me who said that, yeah
Who said
Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me that's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful, who says?
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me that's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful, who says?
"Baby I" – Ariana Grande, 2013
Baby, I got love for thee
So deep inside of me
I don't know where to start
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I love you more than anything
But the words can't even touch what's in my heart
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
When I try to explain it I be sounding insane
The words don't ever come out right
I get all tongue-tied and twisted
I can't explain what I'm feeling
And I say, baby, baby,
Oh, woah, oh, woah,
Baby, baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, oh, baby, my baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, baby I
(Baby I) all I'm tryin’a say is you're my everything, baby
But every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Baby, baby (oh, whoa, oh, whoa)
Baby, I'm so down for you
No matter what you do (real talk), I'll be around
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, baby
See Baby, I been feelin' you
Before I even knew what feelings were about
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,)
Oh, baby
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
When I try to explain it I be sounding all crazy
Words don't ever come out right
I get all tongue-tied and twisted
I can't explain what I'm feeling
And I say Baby, baby (oh, whoa, oh, whoa)
Baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, oh, baby, my baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, baby I
(Baby I) all I'm tryin’a say is you're my everything (baby)
But every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Baby, baby (oh, whoa, oh, whoa)
Baby, baby
Straight up you got me
All in, how could I not be,
I sure hope you know (I sure hope you know)
If it's even possible, I love you more
Than the word love can say it (say it)
It's better not explaining
That's why I keep saying...
(Baby I) oh, baby, oh, baby, my baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, baby I
(Baby I) all I'm tryin’a say is you're my everything, baby
But every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Baby, baby (oh, whoa, oh, whoa)
Baby, baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, oh, baby, my baby
(Baby I) oh, baby, baby I
(Baby I) all I'm tryin’a say is you're my everything, baby
But every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Every time I try to say it
Words, they only complicate it
Baby, baby (oh, whoa, oh, whoa)
Baby, baby
“Beautiful” – Christina Aguilera, 2002
Ooo…
Ev’ryday is so wonderful, then suddenly,
it’s hard to breathe,
Now and then I get insecure from all the pain,
Feel so ashamed,
I am beautiful no matter what they say,
Words can’t bring me down.
I am beautiful, in ev’ry single way.
Yes, words can’t bring me down,
So don’t you bring me down today.
To all your friends you’re delirious.
So consumed in all your doom.
Trying hard to fill the emptiness.
The pieces gone, left the puzzle undone.
Ain’t that the way it is?
You are beautiful, no matter what they say.
Words can’t bring you down.
You are beautiful in ev’ry single way.
Yes, words can’t bring you down.
So don’t you bring me down today.
No matter what we do. No matter what we say.
We’re the song inside the tune Full of beautiful mistakes.
And ev’rywhere we go, the sun will always shine.
And tomorrow we might awake, on the other side.
We are beautiful no matter what they say.
Words won’t bring us down.
We are beautiful in ev’ry single way.
Yes, words won’t bring us down. Oh, no.
So, don’t you bring me down today.
Don’t you bring me down today. Yeah!
Don’t you bring me down today.
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift, 2014
I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain;
That’s what people say, mm, mm.
That’s what people say, mm, mm.
I go on too many dates, but I can’t make ‘em stay;
At least, that’s what people say, mm, mm.
That’s what people say, mm, mm.
But I keep cruising; can’t stop, won’t stop moving.
It’s like I got this music in my mind saying,
“It’s gonna be alright.”
‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, baby.
I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake;
Shake it off, shake it off. Oo, oo.
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake fake, fake, fake, baby.
I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake;
Shake it off, shake it off.
I’m lightning on my feet.
And that’s what they don’t see, mm, mm.
That’s what they don’t see, mm, mm.
I’m dancing on my own;
I make the moves up as I go.
And that’s what they don’t know, mm, mm.
That’s what they don’t know, mm, mm.
But I keep cruising, can’t stop, won’t stop gooving.
It’s like I got this music in my mind saying,
“It’s gonna be alright.”
Cause the players gonna play…shake it off.
Oo, Oo. Shake it off, shake it off.
I, I shake it off, shake it off. (3x). Oo, oo.
Spoken:
Hey, hey, hey!
While you’ve been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world,
you could’ve been getting down…to this. sick. Beat!
My ex-man brought new girlfriend.
She’s like “Oh my gosh!” But I’m just gonna shake.
And to the fella over there with the really good hair,
Won’t you come on over, baby?
We can shake, shake, shake.
Yeah, oh…
Cause the players gonna play…shake it off.
Oo, oo. Shake it off, shake it off.
I, I shake it off, shake it off. (3x) Oo, oo.
Shake it off, shake it off.
I, I shake it off, shake it off. (3x) Oo, oo, oo.
“Unwritten” – Natasha Bedingfield, 2004
I am unwritten, can’t read my mind.
I’m undefined.
I’m just beginning, the pen’s in my hand,
ending unplanned.
Staring at the blank page before you,
open up the dirty window.
Let the sun illuminate
the words that you could not find.
Reaching for something in the distance,
so close you can almost taste it.
Release your inhibitions.
Feel the rain on your skin.
No one else can feel it for you.
Only you can let it in.
No one else, no one else
can speak the words on your lips.
Drench yourself in words unspoken.
Live your life with arms wide open.
Today is where your book begins,
The rest is still unwritten.
I break tradition.
Sometimes my tries are outside the lines.
We’ve been conditioned
To not make mistakes,
But I can’t live that way. Ooo, oh.
Staring at the blank page…inhibitions. (3x)
I am unwritten.