Clay's first CD, Measure of a Man (Number One, Top 200), went triple platinum selling more than 613,000 copies in its first week. Including singles like "Invisible", "The Way," "I Will Carry You" and the Neil Sedaka cover "Solitaire," it was the subject of conflicting reviews. Billboard Magazine called it the best pop album of 2003. Many fans and some critics recognized and admired the pure pop sound ("so pure it floats") and top-notch production values while others heard only a manufactured sound, noting that the singer hadn't earned his musical chops but "merely" sang his way to the hearts of millions on television, a perceived unjust leap-frogging of "the true path of the true artist."
Aiken fronted a country band, Just By Chance, pre-Idol and recorded 3 demo CDs. As a young man he was a member of the Raleigh Boy's Choir and was in numerous musical productions in North Carolina Theater.
The National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel/Aiken Foundation) was launched in 2003, supporting the integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of their non-disabled peers. In November 2004, Clay was appointed as a National Ambassador for UNICEF, with a mission to help ensure that children everywhere are afforded a primary education.
In November 2004, Clay released Merry Christmas With Love (Number One, Top 200). His first Christmas album, it went platinum, won 2 Billboard Music Awards and spurred a yearly holiday tour and a follow-up EP, All Is Well - Songs for Christmas. 2004 was also the year Clay made #2 on the New York Times Best Seller List with his "inspirational memoir" titled Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life.
His next studio album, 2006's A Thousand Different Ways (Number Two, Top 200), was, through the direction of mega-producer Clive Davis, largely a covers CD. Ten of the fourteen cuts being well known melodic pop songs ranging from Richard Marx, Bryan Adams, Dolly Parton, Mister Mister, and Elton John. Two other songs, available only on digital versions of the album, are "If You Don't Know Me By Now" (through K-Mart.com) and "Lover All Alone" (through iTunes and co-written by Aiken himself). Many fans have wondered about the relative exclusion of the latter song, left languishing from the song list present on the physical CD, as its intimate emotional material and Aiken's own writing handiwork produce a spellbinding effect.
In May of 2008 Aiken released On My Way Here (Number Four, Top 200), his first album of original material since his 2003 chart-topping debut Measure of A Man. While searching for songs for this album, he fell in love with a song written by OneRepublic front man Ryan "Alias" Tedder called "On My Way Here." The message of the lyrics -- how the lessons we learn while growing up shape us into who we become as adults -- struck such a deep chord with Clay that it wound up inspiring the theme (and title) of his new collection. In addition to enlisting Grammy-Award winning British songwriter and producer Kipper, On My Way Here also included the talented musicians of none other then the Steely Dan band.
A fifth album, The Very Best of Clay Aiken, was released at the end of March 2009 on Sony's Legacy Recordings Playlist Series.
To date, Aiken has headlined 8 tours., one of them co-headlining with Kelly Clarkson.
Aiken made his Broadway debut playing the role of Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot in January 2008. His first run ended in May. He rejoined the cast as Sir Robin in September and remained through January 4, 2009.
In August of 2008 Clay became a father to Parker Foster Aiken with producer Jaymes Foster, the sister of record producer David Foster.
Clay will release a brand new album, titled "Tried and True", on June 1, 2010 on the Decca Records label.
Clay also has made numerous TV appearances, guest-starring on everything from Scrubs to Days of Our Lives to the season finale of the popular show 30 Rock. He has earned a place on such talk-shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show, Late Night With David Letterman, Tyra Banks, Rachel Ray, Ellen and has cooked with both Martha Stewart and Paula Deen.
Though clearly, based on his television and concert appeal, a performing artist whose live presentations show consummate showmanship, bringing surprising dynamism to studio songs, Aiken has had to endure a persistent hammering from entertainment critics and a tenacious (not to say malevolent) interest on the part of some in the media relating to questions about his personal life.
Always full of surprises, fans look forward to the continued ways in which this multi-talented artist expresses himself and uses his voice in ways that will expand his appeal in and beyond the US.
The Way
Clay Aiken Lyrics
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Something about the way that I can't take my eyes off you.
Something about the way your lips invite. Maybe it's the way
That I get nervous when you're around, and I want you to be mine.
And if you need a reason why.
It's in the way that you move me,
And the way you tease me,The way that I want you tonight.
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
You feel it in the way. Oh, you feel it in the way
Something about how you stay on my mind,
Something about the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep
Oh girl, maybe it's the look you get in your eyes, oh baby it's the
Way that makes me feel to see you smile, and the reasons they may
Change, but what I'm feeling stays the same.
It's in the way that you move me,
And the way you tease me,
The way that I want you tonight.
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
You feel it in the way
Oh, you feel it in the way
I can't put my fingers on just what it is that makes me love you
You baby so don't ask me to describe, I get all choked up inside
Just thinkin' 'bout the way
It's in the way that you move me and the way that you tease me
The way that I want you tonight,
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
When you move me and you tease me, the way
Feel it in the way
Something about the way you look tonight
Nothing more to say than I feel it in the way
The song 'The Way' by Clay Aiken is about the intense feeling of love that the singer feels for someone special. He starts the song by telling that there is something about the way his loved one looks tonight and the way he can't take his eyes off her. He also feels nervous around her and wants her to be his. He cannot describe what makes him love her so much but he feels it in everything she does. The way she moves and teases him, the way she holds and knows him, and the way she makes him feel when he can't find the right words to say anything.
The singer expresses that he can't put his fingers on just one thing that makes him love her so much, and when he thinks about it, he gets all choked up inside. He wants the loved one to know that she means everything to him and the reasons for his love may change with time, but the feeling stays the same. The song conveys the message that love is not always describable, sometimes it's just the way we feel, and we can't help but love someone without a particular reason. It's just in the way they make us feel.
Overall, 'The Way' is a beautiful love song that portrays the depth of emotions that one feels when in love. It's about the undefined feeling of attraction and love that we feel for someone, which cannot be explained by reasons or logic.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about the way you look tonight,
There's just something special about the way you look tonight that catches my attention.
Something about the way that I can't take my eyes off you.
I'm mesmerized by you and I can't seem to look away.
Something about the way your lips invite. Maybe it's the way That I get nervous when you're around, and I want you to be mine.
Your lips have an inviting quality that makes me nervous around you and makes me want you to be mine.
And if you need a reason why.
If you're wondering why I feel this way, it's because of how you make me feel.
It's in the way that you move me,
The way you affect me emotionally and physically is really special.
And the way you tease me,
The way you playfully flirt with me is really attractive to me.
The way that I want you tonight.
I desire you tonight more than anything else.
It's in the way that you hold me
The way you embrace me physically and emotionally is really comforting and reassuring.
And the way that you know me
You understand me in a way that I don't think anyone else does.
When I can't find the right words to say.
When I struggle to express myself, you just seem to get me and know what I need without me saying it.
You feel it in the way. Oh, you feel it in the way
You can feel the special connection between us that I'm describing.
Something about how you stay on my mind,
You're always on my mind, even when we're not together.
Something about the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep
You're so important to me that I dream about you and whisper your name in my sleep.
Oh girl, maybe it's the look you get in your eyes, oh baby it's the way that makes me feel to see you smile, and the reasons they may Change, but what I'm feeling stays the same.
Maybe it's the way you look at me with love in your eyes, or the way your smile brightens my day, but no matter the reason, my feelings for you remain the same.
I can't put my fingers on just what it is that makes me love you
I can't quite explain why I love you so much.
You baby so don't ask me to describe, I get all choked up inside
Trying to explain my love for you makes me emotional and speechless.
When you move me and you tease me, the way
When you make me feel this way and flirt with me, that's when I know you're the one for me.
Feel it in the way
I can feel our connection and love for each other in everything we do.
Nothing more to say than I feel it in the way
There's no need for more words, because I can clearly feel our love in everything we do.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Morales, Enrique Iglesias, David Siegel, Kara Dioguardi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Something about the way you look tonight,
The Something about the way that I can't take my eyes off you.
Something about the way your lips invite. Maybe it's the way
That I get nervous when you're around, and I want you to be mine.
And if you need a reason why.
It's in the way that you move me,
And the way that you tease me,
The way that I want you tonight.
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
You feel it in the way. Oh, you feel it in the way
Something about how you stay on my mind,
The Something about the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep
Oh girl,
maybe it's the look you get in your eyes, oh baby
It's the way that makes me feel to see you smile, and the reasons they may
Change, but what I'm feeling stays the same.
It's in the way that you move me,
And the way that you tease me,
The way that I want you tonight.
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
You feel it in the way
Oh, you feel it in the way
I can't put my fingers on just what it is that makes me love you
You baby so don't ask me to describe, I get all choked up inside
Just thinkin' 'bout the way
It's in the way that you move me
and the way that you tease me
The way that I want you tonight,
It's in the way that you hold me
And the way that you know me
When I can't find the right words to say.
When you move me and you tease me, the way
Feel it in the way
Something about the way you look tonight
Nothing more to say than I feel it in the way
@heatheryoung9274
Still in 2024? I am ! Love you Clay 💞
@alexis-su6tz
me
@vanmiandcovel5607
No, I am in 2014. How am I seeing this if you're 2024?
@drygordspellweaver8761
@@vanmiandcovel5607 mandela effect
@marcelomagalhaes84
November 12 2024 Brazil
@Sana_All516
shut up
@vellbariaofficial
my favorite American Idol contestant
@nightowl4137
I wish Clay would make a new album of songs. Clay still has the voice of a rising star 🤩 2023
@maevemallory2122
I thought him & Ruben announced a tour together or something?
@mari_is_marii
@@maevemallory2122yes!!!! But of course, as inter fans, we need more new songs ❤