David Cook’s New Album and Light On Lyrics

David Cook’s new album is set to be released today, November 18, but I could not find any news as I searched the net. Maybe because there is still a few hours left before the Recordings/RCA releases the album. David Cook is the winner of American Idol Season 7 and has got one of the most promising voices. I rooted for him.

For the meantime, here is the lyrics of “Light On”, his official debut single:

Light On

Never really said too much
Afraid it wouldn’t be enough
Just try to keep my spirits up
When there’s no point in grieving
Doesn’t matter anyway
Words could never make me stay
Words will never take my place
When you know I’m leaving

Chorus:
Try to leave a light on when I’m gone
Something I rely on to get home
One I can feel at night
A naked light, a fire to keep me warm
Try to leave a light on when I’m gone
Even in the daylight, shine on
And when it’s late at night you can look inside
You won’t feel so alone

You know we’ve been down that road
What seems a thousand times before
My back to a closing door and my eyes to the seasons
That roll out underneath my heels
And you don’t know how bad it feels
To leave the only one that I have ever believed in

(Chorus)

Sometimes it feels like we’ve run out of luck
When the signal keeps on breaking up
When the wires cross in my brain
You’ll start my heart again
When I come along

(Chorus)
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I hope that his album will reach the Philippine shores fast. I want to buy one.

David Cook vs David Archuleta: Inevitable Finale on AI 7

I am not the only one who predicted that it would be a David Cook vs David Archuleta in the Finals. I think this has been decided by America weeks ago when they forgave little David's blunder on the lyrics, and focused on his smiles instead. The kid is doing great alright, and I am sure he captured plenty of hearts. To be in the finals is something he deserves.

So, what about David Cook? He's got a powerful voice that I'm sure I'd buy his album if it becomes available here in the Philippines. Yeah, really! That guy is a performer, and the way he interprets songs is very very different. If I heard it right, Simon Cowell even commented that David Cook could actually win the American Idol season 7.

I'm absolutely rooting for David Cook! He deserves to win.

Syesha Mercado Will Be Eliminated From American Idol 7

This is just my brave prediction, even though others say that it's going to be Jason Castro who will go home this week. I don't really dislike her, but Jason is my bet, so why would I blog about his possible defeat?

So it will just be a top three finish for Jason, who really needs a miracle right now because of his catastrophic performance of late. Did they say he bungled on the lyrics? Syesha Mercado may not be eliminated after all, if the blunder is not overlooked by the voters. We'll have to wait and see.

It's very obvious that in the end, it will be a David Cook vs David Archuleta thing. It seems that America had already decided on the fate of these two. Well, good for both of them.

American Idol: Missing Kristy Lee Cook and Ramiele Malubay

I miss the two pretty ladies on the idol stage.

24-year old Ms. Kristy Lee Cook was finally booted out last week. Many couldn’t believe she lasted that long after many stints at the bottom three. But I believe the girl got talent. I love her sing country music, and she’s really good at that.

When she was 17, she signed her first recording contract with BMI. She also tried modeling and featuring in some commercials. Performing on stage is not new to her. Placing 7th in American Idol Season 7 is not that bad. I know she’d do well after AI.

Now where is Ramiele Malubay? Is she in the Philippines? I don’t think so. If she is, it will be all over the news. I guess she’s busy appearing in some popular shows in the US. It will improve her stock.

Now, who will be eliminated next? I got the feeling that it will be David Cook vs David Archuleta in the finals.

American Idol: David Archuleta vs David Cook

Is it down to David Archuleta vs David Cook?

According to Reuters:

"American Idol" fans say baby-faced crooner David Archuleta will win the No. 1 television show's current competition, even though they picked rival David Cook as the most talented performer, an E-Poll/Reuters survey found.

This is not fiction. This is just a survey result which will put more pressure on the younger David. I have not seen the Give Back performance but basing on consistency, David Cook is clearly ahead. But then, it's the American votes that count and even the judges could not overrule that. These contestants are judged based on their last songs, and not on the previous nights' performance, or how good-looking they are.

I wonder how my bet, Jason Castro, is faring. I also hope that the pretty Ms. Kristy Lee Cook stays on till the final four.