In 1997, Romano made her Broadway debut in the musical Parade by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown in the role of Mary Phagan. In 2002, Romano became the first person to act in three Disney Channel projects simultaneously, complementing her work at Even Stevens with a starring role in a movie named Cadet Kelly (alongside Hilary Duff) and voice acting as Kim Possible in Kim Possible. The writers of Kim Possible wrote the episode "Crush" based on Romano; she will apparently blush at even the slightest compliment or awkward situation. She is also the voice of Yuffie Kisaragi in the English version of the movie Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, as well as in the Disney/Square Enix game Kingdom Hearts.
On February 17, 2004 Romano began a 31 week run of playing Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway where she replaced Megan McGinnis as Belle. For her Beauty run, she recorded a New York radio commercial in which she asked, "What's the sitch?" (from Kim Possible). She left the production on September 12, 2004 and was succeeded by Brooke Tansley.
On February 22, 2005 Romano won the very first Connecticut's Finest award.
Romano recently starred in the Broadway company of Avenue Q, in which she played Kate Monster, Lucy the Slut, and two of the singing moving crates, among other characters. She began her run on September 29, 2008, replacing Carey Anderson, and stayed with the show till November 23, 2008. She was replaced by her immediate predecessor. In May 2009 she hosted the first interactive Youtube Spelling Bee with eight prize videos at the end of the bee.
She is currently starring as Michelle in the new Off-Broadway show White's Lies, which began previews at New World Stages on April 12, 2010 and officially opened on May 6, 2010. The show will close on June 13, 2010.
While working at Disney, Romano has recorded songs in the soundtracks of some Disney movies and TV series such as Kim Possible and Teacher's Pet. Romano first sang on the Disney Channel on a first season episode of Even Stevens (in 2000) which led to more singing on the series and with Disney in general. In 2004, following her stint on Broadway, Romano focused on her recording career full-time. Romano began collaborating with Matthew Gerrard, Andy Marvel, and Martin Briley. Romano has worked with Kara DioGuardi, Stacy Jones (of 'American Hi-Fi'), Shelly Peiken, Richie Sambora (of Bon Jovi), Jaret Reddick (of Bowling for Soup), The Matrix, Diane Warren, Jonnie "MOST" Davis.[citation needed]In 2004, Walt Disney Records released Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits, featuring her new single "Dive In" (which was written by Christian music singer Cindy Morgan) and her other song, "Could It Be" from the television movie, "Kim Possible: So The Drama". She contributed to the soundtracks to Taking 5 and The Cutting Edge 2. In 2005, Romano signed with Atlantic Records for a 2006 debut. However, in 2006, Romano stated in an interview with TV Guide that she was in between labels once again, this time with Virgin Records.
In November 2005, Romano launched a music account on Myspace. She has used her account to post many new songs to share with fans, and showcase her own artistic evolution.In November 2006, Romano changed her record label status on her official Myspace page from major to indie. Christy's music Myspace has been deleted as of May 2009. She is currently working on a new studio album titled "CCR" and as of early 2010 no release information is available. It is unclear which, if any, of the songs will be on her upcoming album.
Romano attended the Barnard College, graduating in 2006 with a degree in Political Science. She was a sister of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. Milford Mayor James L. Richetelli, Jr. named February 22, 2005 as Christy Carlson Romano Day, and she received the "Connecticut's Finest Citizen Award". She interned for Connecticut Senator and 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Christopher Dodd, who is her godfather. Her hobbies are dancing, singing, swimming, gymnastics, bike riding, tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, ice-skating, and roller-blading.
Colors Of The Wind
Christy Carlson Romano Lyrics
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The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or let the eagle tell where he's been?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
How high does the sycamore grow?
If you cut it down then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We just to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the earth and still
All you'll own is earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
The song "Colors of the Wind" from the Disney animated movie Pocahontas is sung by the singer to Captain John Smith as a way to teach him about the beauty of nature and the importance of respecting the land and the creatures that inhabit it. The lyrics describe the arrogance and ignorance of those who believe they can claim ownership of the land and it's resources, as opposed to those who understand the interconnectedness of all living things. The chorus serves as a reminder that true understanding and wisdom comes from embracing diversity and being in tune with the natural world, rather than dominating it.
The song has become an anthem for environmentalists and advocates of multiculturalism, as it encourages respect for different cultures and the environment. The powerful message of the song is enhanced by the hauntingly beautiful melody and is sung with emotional conviction by Christy Carlson Romano.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you own whatever land you land on
Believing that the land is under your control
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
Considering the earth as an inanimate object that can be taken over
But I know every rock and tree and creature
But I comprehend each part of nature, from rocks, trees to all living creatures
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Possesses a soul, presence, and a distinguished identity
You think the only people who are people
Assuming that people are only those who are similar to oneself
Are the people who look and think like you
Are the ones who share the same appearance and thoughts as oneself
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
But upon experiencing the journey of an unfamiliar individual
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
You'll gather an understanding that was previously unknown to you
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Have you ever been attentive to the natural world around us
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Or inquired about the emotions of animals and their reasons for such expressions
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Are you capable of harmonizing with the grandness of the mountains
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Are you able to visualize the essence of the wind and its multiple hues
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Let us explore and wander through the enchanting and magical forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the earth
Savor the taste of the bountiful and succulent fruits of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
Let us indulge in the various treasures that encircle us
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
And, even for once, never ponder about their value
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The rainfall and the river are like brothers to me
The heron and the otter are my friends
The heron and the otter hold a special place in my heart as my friends
And we are all connected to each other
All of us are interconnected to one another
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
As an unbreakable circle, that is like a hoop that never ends
How high does the sycamore grow?
How vast and limitless is the sycamore's growth potential?
If you cut it down then you'll never know
If you destroy it, you'll never be able to comprehend its real abilities
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
And you won't be able to witness essential natural occurrences if you cause imbalances in nature
For whether we are white or copper-skinned
It doesn't matter if we are white or copper-skinned
We just to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We encompass the importance of singing with the diverse melodies of mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
We must appreciate nature's beauty and its wide range of hues
You can own the earth and still
Even if you own the entire earth
All you'll own is earth until
You will only own the earth, and no recognition for nature's beauty until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
You will not attain knowledge and true ownership of nature's beauty and essence until you can recognize its vivid colors
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Menken, Stephen Laurence Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noemirojek7896
That was my favorite version of this song from DisneyMania. Beautiful. Memories hit hard right now
@joelynch6098
@Noemi Rojek Same.
@mikaylakimber2314
My favorite cover of this song, her voice is awesome. Used to play it all the time on this cd when I was a kid. Here now at 25, still loving it!!
@toyabrown2617
Christy really has an amazing voice!
@Valentinelove33
Christy Carlson Romano has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard she sounds like a real live angel.
@StephanieNau910
This girl was so underrated,
@reubenguttenberg3454
Underrated I think she's best actor of Kim possible
@darnieceking
Not so because this song won an Oscar a golden globe and a grammy
@therandomshow_
Yes she was
@Shelbichu
Blast to the past!!! I don't know why I had this CD, but this was my favorite track on it.
Literally haven't heard it in years, its like I am a kid again lol