Hi Vibes Family š
Welcome to Week 39!
This weekās theme was Movie Soundtracks, and I sang āThe Winner Takes It Allā from the movie Mamma Mia. Now, Mamma Mia isnāt just any movie for me. Ittās one of my absolute favorites. I honestly think itās the greatest musical of the 2010s (fight me on this š). I have so many fond memories of watching it over and over again with my family, singing along to every single song.
If you noticed I looked a little teary during my performanceā¦ youāre right. This song really gets to me. In the movie, Donna (played by Meryl Streep) sings it during such an emotional moment. She finally lets go of the silent battle between herself and one of her suspected baby fathers. Itās her way of admitting defeat, but with grace. The lyrics hit hard: in life and love, somebody wins, somebody losesā¦ and the winner always takes it all.
It was a challenge to record because I had to keep my voice controlled. I didnāt want to disturb my neighbors since I was singing in the evening. (Which is why I didnāt end up doing 'Golden' from K-Pop Demon Hunter like I originally planned. That one had me practically screaming š¤£. Maybe next time!)
I truly loved singing this, and I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed performing it.
"The Winner Takes It All"
I don't wanna talk
About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?
But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say?
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
So the winner takes it all
And the loser has to fall
Throw a dice, cold as ice
Way down here, someone dear
Takes it all, has to fall
It seems plain to me
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