Doucette, who auditioned in Sydney, made the Top 48 in Season 3, but was cut in the last round before the semi-finals. In Season 4, he became known for a "wardrobe malfunction" in the early rounds in which his shirt got stuck in the zipper of his pants during the middle of a song. This was because he was singing music from the film "There's Something About Mary" and the 'wardrobe malfunction' was actually part of his costume, along with the extra 'hair gel' in his partner's hair. Chad had practiced the skit when rehearsing but forgot that he would have to zip his pants with one hand due to his microphone.
Songs that Doucette has performed on Canadian Idol include:
1. Top 22: Tonight I Wanna Cry (Keith Urban)
2. Top 18: Save the Last Dance for Me (The Drifters)
3. Top 14: Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)
4. Top 10: The Other Man (Sloan)
5. Top 9: You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones)
6. Top 8: Never Tear Us Apart (INXS) - Bottom 2 08/01/06
7. Top 7: Bad Side of the Moon (April Wine)
8. Top 6: Santa Monica (Theory of A Deadman)
9. Top 5: If You Could Read My Mind (Gordon Lightfoot)
10. Top 4: Hanging By A Moment (Lifehouse) Eliminated 08/29/06
11. Top 4: Everybody Hurts (R.E.M.) Eliminated 08/29/06
Serenade
Chad Doucette Lyrics
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Cuz there's so many things I should tell you
I feel so strong that it's makin me weak
So many times you said go ahead speak
But I lose all the words, I can't find em but I have to, yes I do
So I'll take my guitar, I'll pour out my heart, it's the one thing I know I can do
So come with me, I'll lay you down
Just let my love take you away oooo
I'll serenade you
Why you fell for me can you recall? I know sometimes I'm like talking to a brick wall
Just let me let you in, this is overdue... ohh ohh
So I'll take my guitar, pull the strings of your heart
And give you more than enough hope to hold onto
So come with me, I'll lay you down
And I'll fill the room with the sweetest sound
Just let my love take you away oooo
I'll serenade you
ohh ohh ohh
It's the one thing I know I can do...
So come with me, I'll lay you down
And I'll fill the room with the sweetest sound
Just let my love take you away oooo
I'll serenade you
Come with me, I'll lay you down (lay you down)
And I'll fill the room with the sweetest sound
Just let my love take you away oooo
I'll serenade you, I'll serenade you, I will serenade you
The lyrics to Chad Doucette's song Serenade depict a man struggling to communicate his love for someone. He acknowledges that he has a lot to say but finds it difficult to articulate his feelings. Despite being urged to speak, he's unable to find the words he wants to say. So, he turns to his guitar, a tool he feels most comfortable using to express his emotions. He invites the object of his affection, presumably someone he's in a romantic relationship with, to listen to his music and allow it to convey his message. The singer hopes that his melodies will communicate the depth of his love beyond what words can express.
The chorus repeats the idea of the musician serenading this special someone. The lyrics ask the person to forget about everything else and let this love take them away. The singer seems confident that his music will have an effect in conveying the magnitude of his love, and he's willing to put himself out there and make the effort to show this person how he feels.
Overall, the lyrics in Serenade are heartfelt and emotionally charged. The song is about expressing your love for someone and having the courage to let them know how you feel. Music becomes a tool to articulate feelings where words fall short.
Line by Line Meaning
My book is sown shut, I don't know how to open it up
I have trouble expressing my feelings and don't know how to communicate with you.
Cuz there's so many things I should tell you
I have so much I want to say to you.
I feel so strong that it's makin me weak
My feelings for you are so intense that they are overwhelming me.
So many times you said go ahead speak
You have encouraged me to tell you how I feel many times.
But I lose all the words, I can't find em but I have to, yes I do
Despite my difficulty in expressing myself, I know I need to tell you how I feel.
So I'll take my guitar, I'll pour out my heart, it's the one thing I know I can do
I will use music to express my love because it's the only way I know how to do it.
So come with me, I'll lay you down
Let's be together and I will create a romantic space for you.
And I'll fill the room with the sweetest sound
I will use my music to create a beautiful atmosphere for us.
Just let my love take you away oooo
Let yourself be swept away by my feelings for you.
I'll serenade you
I will use music to express my love for you.
Why you fell for me can you recall? I know sometimes I'm like talking to a brick wall
I wonder why you love me when I struggle to communicate with you.
Just let me let you in, this is overdue... ohh ohh
Let me open up to you, it's something that I should have done sooner.
So I'll take my guitar, pull the strings of your heart
I will use my music to touch your heart and express my love for you.
And give you more than enough hope to hold onto
I want to give you so much love and hope that you will never forget it.
It's the one thing I know I can do...
I am most confident in my ability to express my love through music.
Come with me, I'll lay you down (lay you down)
Join me in a romantic setting where I can play music for you.
And I'll fill the room with the sweetest sound
I will create an atmosphere of love and beauty for us to share.
Just let my love take you away oooo
Let yourself be overwhelmed by my feelings for you.
I'll serenade you, I'll serenade you, I will serenade you
I will use music to express my love for you, again and again.
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@beautifulcaribbean5362
The movie ' love me 'made me love this song. Love it.
@carolynboone1533
The more I listen to this young man's songs the more I like him. This is a well written song. Simply great! Hope it has skyrocketed.
@smyleeeeen
Gotta be the best song for a wedding. OMG 💜 Imagine you and your hubby dancing to the tune and everything is just in slow-mo. How romantic it is 😍
@kriziacamillejensen6668
the movie 'love me' brought me here!! :D
@MegaTessay
I was searching for this song all night coz I love the rhythm after watching the movie...woohh so happy..i finally got the title!!!!! I have this learning also after watching the movie that we must not judge the person by his behaviour.
@DonnyAndersonSings
So cool... Chad and I wrote this song, and I was searching around to see if anything was happening with it. Thanks to whomever made this. Made my day!!
@misskemona9104
thank you for writing it
@BenefitInsider
love me, lead me here! <3
@carolynboone1533
This is one of his best songs. Why's he not filling auditoriums
@misskemona9104
I am back oct 23 2021 still loving this song