Early life
David Archuleta was born to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras. Read Full BioDavid James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida) is an American pop/R&B singer. On May 21, 2008, he became the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Archuleta's first single "Crush" was released on August 1 2008, which debuted on Billboard in the No. 2 spot and stayed strong on the iTunes charts for both the song and music video as No. 1.
Early life
David Archuleta was born to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras. Archuleta has four siblings. Archuleta's family moved to the Salt Lake Valley, to the city of Sandy, Utah, when Archuleta was six. He was raised in Murray, Utah after moving there when he was 6 years old.
Archuleta started singing at age six, inspired by a Les Misérables video. "That musical is what started all of this," he said. He started performing publicly at age 10 when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation and won the Child Division.
Archuleta was inspired by watching both Tamyra Gray and Kelly Clarkson to "see what performing and really getting into a song was like" during the beginning weeks of the premiere season of American Idol. He later made his television debut, at eleven years old, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" on a Jenny Jones show for future Latino stars alongside season one finalist A.J. Gil. Through A.J. Gil he was able to meet and sing for Gray who had sung the song on American Idol as well as Clarkson (that year's winner) and Justin Guarini (the runner up).
Musical influences
Archuleta's mother is from Honduras, and much of the music he listened to as a child was Latin-influenced including watching his mom sing at events with her sisters. She also "was big on dancing" according to Archuleta, and would "make" him dance to traditional music with his older sister. He also listened to jazz music, he said, from his father's collection as well as gospel, pop, rock and "soulful music." In a later interview, he revealed that his father was a jazz musician. Archuleta also said he enjoys Broadway musicals.
On his American Idol "Fast Facts" page, Archuleta cites his musical influences as Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams. When asked to list his top pop artists, he cited Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Robbie Williams. Like Elliot Yamin and another singer he admires, John Mayer, Archuleta tries to infuse his pop selections with a soulful vibe.
Star Search
In 2003, at age 12, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show Star Search. He ended up as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. On one episode, he sang against then-11-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who also became a "top 20" semi-finalist on American Idol alongside Archuleta. Around the second year of being on Star Search he started focusing on the lyrics, "I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics when I was 12, 13".
Archuleta's competing on Star Search led to appearances on The Jenny Jones Show and CBS' The Early Show, and meeting the finalists from American Idol's first season, for whom he performed a spontaneous a cappella rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls, and received enthusiastic praise from Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson. The year after Star Search he found out he had partial vocal paralysis but declined risky surgery and has said he feels he is almost fully recovered. He limited his singing for specific occasions like Stadium of Fire, the Independence Day celebration at Brigham Young University Stadium.
American Idol
Archuleta won his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions (with a performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change") with the help of idol judge, Randy Jackson, who sang the background "waiting" in the song. (at the San Diego tryouts held at Qualcomm Stadium July 30 and July 31, 2007) He was 16 during the Hollywood auditions (where he sang Bryan Adams' "Heaven" and Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to unanimous praise) and because he was not yet 18, had to attend school while a part of American Idol's seventh season. His parents were there because he was a minor. Archuleta also took advantage of the decision to allow contestants to play musical instruments when he accompanied himself on piano for his performances of "Another Day in Paradise" and "Angels."
A Los Angeles Times article speculated why Archuleta avoided singing the first verse of "Imagine": because "of his religion (Mormonism), he's unlikely to espouse the song's agnostic ideal . . . with the line about 'no religion too.'" Archuleta did, however, sing the entire song on Good Things Utah when he was 13. During his first performance of Imagine on American Idol, when asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn't sing the first verse, Archuleta said the third verse was his favorite because it has "a great message."
In the finale he sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "In This Moment" and "Imagine." Judge Simon Cowell declared that Archuleta won the evening and even David Cook, who ultimately won, thought Archuleta would win: "I have to concede it, the kid came out all three songs and nailed it," said Cook. In the final tally, Archuleta received 44 percent of the votes. During the finale show, both Archuleta and fellow finalist Cook appeared in separate but nearly identical commercials for the game franchise Guitar Hero, mimicking a Tom Cruise scene from Risky Business.
Crush
David Archuleta Lyrics
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Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
Is there more, is there more?
See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
Last forever, forever
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
This crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
The lyrics of "Crush" talk about a feeling that the protagonist experiences for the first time when talking to someone on the phone. David Archuleta beautifully sings about this rush that he feels, and how this possibility of the person on the other end of the phone feeling the same way is overwhelming for him. Despite feeling like he's hypnotized or mesmerized by this person, he keeps asking himself if he's crazy or falling in love or if this is just another crush. He wonders if this feeling is genuine or just a temporary infatuation.
Throughout the song, David questions whether the other person feels the same way as him, or if they are simply friends. He explores the idea of taking a chance and making something more of their relationship that could last forever. Despite trying to walk away from this crush, he acknowledges that it's not going away anytime soon.
The theme of uncertainty and vulnerability is powerful in the lyrics, as David's voice communicates the anxiousness of being in love or having a crush. Despite the fear of rejection and the feeling of being overwhelmed, he remains hopeful that maybe, just maybe, this could turn into something real.
Line by Line Meaning
I hung up the phone tonight
The singer had a conversation that had a deep effect on him.
Something happened for the first time deep inside
Something stirred a feeling inside the singer that he has not felt before.
It was a rush, what a rush
The feeling that the singer experienced was intoxicating.
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much
The possibility that his crush reciprocates his feelings is overwhelming for the singer.
Why do I keep running from the truth?
The singer is avoiding acknowledging the truth of his feelings.
All I ever think about is you
The singer is consumed by thoughts of his crush.
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
The singer feels like he is under the spell of his infatuation.
And I've just got to know
The singer is compelled to find out if his crush feels the same way.
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
The singer wonders if his crush contemplates about their possible relationship.
Am I crazy or falling in love?
The singer is uncertain about his feelings and wonders if he is just infatuated or in love.
Is it real or just another crush?
The singer is questioning the authenticity of his feelings.
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way you do?
The singer wonders if his crush feels the same way or if they are holding back their emotions.
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Despite his efforts to let go of his infatuation, the singer cannot deny his feelings.
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
Is there more, is there more?
The singer is questioning the nature of their relationship and whether they are just friends or something more.
See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
Last forever, forever
The singer believes that they should take a chance to turn their relationship into something more meaningful and lasting.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jess Clayton Cates, David Hoges, Emanuel S. Kiriakou
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[Verse 1]
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside, it was a rush, what a rush
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
Just too much, just too much
[Pre-Chorus]
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
[Chorus]
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
[Verse 2]
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl
Are we just friends? Is there more, is there more?
See it's a chance we've gotta take
Cause I believe that we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever, forever
[Chorus]
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
[Pre-Chorus]
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
[Chorus]
Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
Going away
Going away-ay-ay
Going away-ay-ay
Leah Aviryl Timmango
Ooh, whoa, whoa
Ooh, whoa
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside, it was a rush
What a rush (what a rush)
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much
Just too much (just too much)
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You've got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hangin', spendin' time girl
Are we just friends? Is there more?
Is there more? (Is there more?)
See, it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever
Forever
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Anggreni Prayitno
Ooh, whoa, whoa
Ooh, whoa
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside, it was a rush
What a rush (what a rush)
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much
Just too much (just too much)
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You've got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hangin', spendin' time girl
Are we just friends? Is there more?
Is there more? (Is there more?)
See, it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever
Forever
Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch your breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Why do I keep running from the truth? (Why do I keep running?)
All I ever think about is you (all I ever think about)
You've got my hypnotized (hypnotized)
So mesmerized (mesmerized)
And I just got to know
Do you ever think (ever think), when you're all alone (all alone)
All that we could be, where this thing could go? (Go)
Am I crazy or falling in love? (Crazy)
Is it real or just another crush? (Another crush)
Do you catch your breath when I look at you? (Yeah, yeah)
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
'Cause I've tried and tried to walk away (whoa)
But I know this crush ain't goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah
(This crush ain't) goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (goin' away)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you ever think, when you're all alone)
(All that we could be, where this thing could go?)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you catch your breath when I look at you?)
(Are you holding back, like the way I do?)
Goin' away, yeah, yeah, yeah (do you ever think, when you're all alone)
(All that we could be, where this thing could go?)
stream seventeen’s rock with you
This is one of those songs you forget for a while and then you somehow find it again after several years, making you become obsessed with it forever
Jay Smoovee
Deadass it’s 2023 why I just thought of this 😂
Molly Bii
Honestly
Afroz Alam
Suggest me some songs like this!?
anand pandey
This literally happened to me ...
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Christian Erasmus
This song reminds me of my teenage years. When love was still pure , with no hidden agenda and life was stress free. How i miss those days.
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@Christopher januar Abella David archuleta Crush ya😊