Born: February 21, 1989
Brooklyn, New York
Corbin Ble… Read Full Bio ↴Corbin Bleu
Born: February 21, 1989
Brooklyn, New York
Corbin Bleu followed in his fathers footsteps and began appearing in television commercials at the age two, for products such as Life cereal, Bounty, Hasbro, and Nabisco. It was at that time he also discovered his love for dance when he began taking jazz and ballet classes, usually the only boy in the class. By the age of four he was a model with the Ford Modeling Agency in New York. He appeared in print ads for stores such as Macy’s, Gap, Target, and Toys R Us, and fashion spreads in Child, Parent, and American Baby magazines, as well as having his image on toys and game packaging. At age six Corbin appeared in his first professional theatre production off Broadway playing an abandon homeless mute in the play “Tiny Tim is Dead”.
Corbin and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1996 and he quickly landed a recurring role on the television series “High Incident”. He continued to land small roles in such feature films as “Soldier” with Kurt Russell, “Mystery Men” with Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, and Greg Kinnear, and “Galaxy Quest” with Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman. He also guest starred on such television shows as “E.R.”, “Malcolm & Eddie”, “Cover Me”, and “The Amanda Show”. Corbin also continued dancing, eventually becoming one of the first students at the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Academy. He then attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major, this time following in his mother’s footsteps who attended New York City’s famed High School of Performing Arts. While in his freshman year Corbin was cast in his first lead role in the feature film “Catch That Kid”. Back in school in his sophomore year he played the lead role of Ren in the musical “Footloose” and the role of Sonny in the musical “Grease”. That same year Corbin was honored with the award of Theatre Student of the Year. In the summer of 2004 Corbin became a part of the ensemble cast for the new Discovery Kids television series “Flight 29 Down”, filmed on location in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. During the summer of 2005 Corbin was cast as Chad in the Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” which was directed by Kenny Ortega. Being a big fan of musical theatre, Corbin was thrilled to be a part of this musical movie project in which he gets to showcase his dance skills.
Corbin Bleu still lives in Los Angeles with his Mom, Dad, and three younger sisters. In his free time he enjoys singing, playing the piano, seeing live theatre, amusement parks, and hanging with friends. He feels very blessed at this point in his life to have had such wonderful career opportunities. He looks forward to graduating from high school and then continuing on to college. Corbin hopes to do future projects with some of his inspirational artists like Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, and his Dad. He also would like to do shows on Broadway and record albums.
Corbin thanks his entire family, his teachers, his friends, and his fans for the support he has been given over the years.
Champion
Corbin Bleu Lyrics
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And the smile that could light the skies
She had dreams of being a star
Had dreams of goin' so far but
You can't choose the life you got
And hers never did a thing to help
Most times she was by herself
And out on the street she went
Doing things she know she shouldn't
But all she really needed was a friend
Now baby girl feels oh so low
Never knew the world was so cold
But this ain't got to be the end
So Jenny if you're listening
I know there's a fighter deep down inside of
'You, my love,'cause you;re a champion (yeah)
I know you'll get by 'cause you're a survivor
It's true, my love,'cause you're a champion
Yeah
Now
Jordan had everything
Straight A's and a record so clean
QB of the football team
The kind of guy you might envy
But perfect don't mean you're happy
He was searching for more, you see
Not satisfied having the best
Wanted to live on the edge
Too much time and too much money
That's a dangerous recipe
Started trying things he shouldn't have
Pretty soon he was out of hand
Lost touch with reality
Now all he got are shattered dreams
But this ain't got to be the end
Hey Jordan if you're listening
I know there's a fighter deep down inside of
'You, my love,'cause you;re a champion (yeah)
I know you'll get by 'cause you're a survivor
It's true, my love,'cause you're a champion
Yeah
I know that you're going to get through
'Cause you got everything in you
To carry on, yeah
You're a champion (yeah)
I know there's a fighter deep down inside of
You, my love,'cause you're a champion
I know you'll get by 'cause you're a survivor
It's true, my love, 'cause you're a champion
Yeah
The song "Champion" by Corbin Bleu tells two different stories of individuals facing difficult times and how they manage to overcome them. The first verse depicts a young girl named Jenny who had dreams of becoming a star but due to her circumstances, she had to resort to doing things she knew were not right. The chorus encourages and reminds Jenny that she is a champion, and she has the strength to fight through her troubles. The second verse tells the story of a boy named Jordan who seemingly had everything going for him but was not content and started dabbling in dangerous activities. In the end, Jordan lost everything he had worked hard for but the chorus reminds him and everyone that there is a fighter deep down inside and that they are a champion.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Jenny with the big brown eyes
Describing a young woman with large, beautiful eyes.
And the smile that could light the skies
Describing how her smile is very bright and brings happiness to everyone around her.
She had dreams of being a star
She had aspirations to become successful in life.
Had dreams of goin' so far but
Despite her dreams, she experiences obstacles that hinder her success.
You can't choose the life you got
One's life circumstances are out of their control.
And hers never did a thing to help
Her life circumstances did not assist in her achieving her goals.
Most times she was by herself
She was often alone in her journey.
So little Jenny got desperate
She begins to feel hopeless in her situation and decides to take extreme measures.
And out on the street she went
She decided to start living a risky lifestyle that exposed her to danger.
Doing things she know she shouldn't
She begins to engage in illegal or immoral activities.
But all she really needed was a friend
She is in need of support and guidance to help her through her troubles.
Now baby girl feels oh so low
She is feeling down and defeated.
Never knew the world was so cold
She is surprised by how harsh the world can be.
But this ain't got to be the end
The situation is not permanent and things can still improve.
I know there's a fighter deep down inside of 'You, my love,'
The singer has faith that Jenny can overcome her difficulties.
cause you're a champion (yeah)
Using the metaphor of a champion, the artist assures Jenny that she can succeed.
I know you'll get by 'cause you're a survivor
Another assurance that Jenny will not be defeated by her situation.
It's true, my love, 'cause you're a champion
Repeating that Jenny has what it takes to overcome her situation.
Jordan had everything
Introducing a new character who seemingly has everything one could want.
Straight A's and a record so clean
Jordan is academically successful and has no blemishes on his record.
QB of the football team
Jordan is also successful in sports and has a position of leadership on his team.
The kind of guy you might envy
He seems to have it all and may inspire jealousy in others.
But perfect don't mean you're happy
Despite his seemingly perfect life, Jordan is not content with his circumstances.
He was searching for more, you see
Jordan is seeking something beyond what he already has.
Not satisfied having the best
Jordan is not fulfilled by being at the top in his current situation.
Wanted to live on the edge
Jordan desires a life of excitement and risk, which may not be sustainable or safe.
Too much time and too much money
Jordan has an excess of time and money, which can often lead to trouble.
That's a dangerous recipe
Having too much time and money can lead to negative consequences.
Started trying things he shouldn't have
Jordan begins to experiment with risky behaviors and substances.
Pretty soon he was out of hand
Jordan begins to lose control of his actions and behaviors.
Lost touch with reality
Jordan becomes detached from the real world and his actions have consequences he cannot fully comprehend.
Now all he got are shattered dreams
Jordan has lost everything he previously had and his future appears bleak.
Hey Jordan if you're listening
The artist wants Jordan to hear their message of hope and encouragement.
I know there's a fighter deep down inside of you, my love
Just like Jenny, the artist believes Jordan can overcome his struggles.
'Cause you're a champion (yeah)
The singer uses the metaphor of a champion again to assure Jordan that he can succeed.
I know you'll get by 'cause you're a survivor
Repeating the message of hope that Jordan can persevere through his struggles.
It's true, my love, 'cause you're a champion
Again, repeating the message that Jordan is capable of overcoming his obstacles.
I know that you're going to get through
The singer is confident that Jordan's situation is not permanent and that he will overcome it.
'Cause you got everything in you
The singer believes Jordan has the potential and ability to overcome his struggles.
To carry on, yeah
Jordan has the strength to keep moving forward despite the challenges he faces.
You're a champion (yeah)
Closing with the metaphor of a champion, reinforcing the idea that Jordan can emerge victorious through his struggles.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, CORBIN BLEU, CORBIN BLEU REIVERS, ERIC HUDSON
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