For those who watch Ellen, you probably already know she's sent her staff to the Philippines to find young a boy by the name of Alrich Talonding. She recently invited him to sing on her show.
The young boy has become a YouTube sensation after a video appeared of him singing Luther Vandross's, "Dance With My Father Again". And if you've never heard of the song, it's one of the most emotional and heart-wrenching songs you'll ever hear. It's about a child who misses his father who passed away, and who's mother's pain embraces him. Lyrics are at the bottom.
"Dance With My Father Again"
Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream
1 comment:
Wow. :(.......
That's so sad and beautiful. I hope he becomes a superstar so all his dreams come true, and that puberty doesn't mess up his voice up too bad.
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