Iam Tongi charms American Idol fans for the win

22 05 2023

By now, everyone knows that Iam Tongi is the newest American Idol. TV viewers cast more than reportedly 17 million votes for the 18-year-old from Hawaiʻi.

Fans and judges liked Tongi’s heartfelt song stylings. While the champ has a good voice, the show is not “The Voice” or “America’s Got Talent”; it’s more of a popularity contest.

He charmed viewers with his smarts, humility, kindness, humor, and bigger -than-life presence.

Here are the lyrics to the song “Monsters” by James Blunt that Iam sings:

Monsters
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Lyrics

Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won’t read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I’ll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I’m not your son, you’re not my father
We’re just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes?
Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well, I’ll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don’t be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I’m not your son, you’re not my father
We’re just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes?
Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one
So I’ll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness, in your heart
But I’m not your son, you’re not my father
We’re just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes?
Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn
To chase the monsters away
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Jimmy Hogarth / James Blunt / Amy Victoria Wadge
Monsters lyrics © Cookie Jar Music Llp, Emi Music Publishing Ltd

 

CONGRATULATIONS!! to Iam Tongi!!!

Be well.

~ Rebekah 

 

 

 

 


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Exciting calendar of events

8 05 2023

It’s not too early to make a note of these art and music events:

“Emergence” by members of the Windward Artists Guild will be on view at the Downtown Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, in Honolulu Chinatown, May 18-27, 2023. A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 19. Come and see my diptych “Maʻafala Breadfruit” of hand-dyed tissue paper.

Next, the Windward Choral Society directed by Susan McCreary Duprey will sing “Jubilate Deo” composed by Dan Forrest on June 11, 2023, at Kawaiahaʻo Church in Honolulu. The downbeat is at 4 p.m. This major work is in seven movements, each in a different language! Symphony orchestra members will participate. Free admission. Donations appreciated.

Thirdly, “Remembering Susan” in honor of our late friend and artist mentor Susan Rogers-Aregger is scheduled for the month of June 2023 at ARTS at Marks, Nuuanu avenue and Pauahi street, Honolulu. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 2. The closing reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 30. Works will include collages and ceramics.

Let’s hear it for the arts and music! Hooray!

Be well.

~Rebekah

 


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