Crystal Bowersox is an Ohio Native, but has been playing around the Chicago area since 2004. At the age of ten, her Mom would take her to bars, so she could hear the musicians play. Not long after she began performing around her hometown under the wings of her "gray haired rock stars.".
At 17, Crystal packed up and moved to the big city. She went from singing on subway platforms, to travel across the world in a few short years. In 2006, the city of Chicago department of cultural affairs chose Crystal to represent Chicago's folk music scene in a week long festival called, "Experience Chicago", held in sister city Birmingham, UK.
In 2007, Crystal was once again on the road. In Mexico and in Istanbul, Turkey, she spent time on a small cafe tour.
Crystal's early influences were artists like Jewel, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, etc. Later influences include Counting Crows, Bonnie Rait, Tracy Chapman, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Ray Lamontagne, and many others. Crystal even had the opportunity to meet with her strongest influence, Melissa Etheridge in 2008.
Bowersox auditioned in June 2009 for the ninth season of American Idol in Chicago, Illinois, with the song "Piece of My Heart."
On March 2, Bowersox was hospitalized because of complications from diabetes, forcing a last minute switch in scheduling to give her extra time to recuperate. Bowersox confirmed the illness on the May 19th results show during an interview with host Ryan Seacrest. The men competed that day instead of the women. She sang the next day and impressed all the judges.
The following week, her strong performance prompted Simon Cowell to state, "Right now you are the one everyone has to beat."
After Siobhan Magnus's elimination from the top 6 of American Idol, Crystal Bowersox became the last remaining female contestant in the competition.
Crystal is the first female contestant to make it to the finale since Jordin Sparks won the title in 2007. Crystal is also the first contestant in American Idol history to have one of her original songs played on the show - Crystal's song "Holy Toledo" was played on the May 19th Top 3 Results show as the background music for her homecoming package - when she returned to Toledo, Ohio and Elliston, Ohio the previous weekend.
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Stitches
Crystal Bowersox Lyrics
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Draw the curtain, turn off the light
I know you're hurting, when he was your friend
Come and tell you, you'll be alright
[Chorus]
Tattered and torn in two
There's only one thing I could think of to do
And stitch you back up like new
Holding hands, steeling sweet kisses
Boy thinks he's fallen in love
But she broke his heart, now he's crying his eyes out
My hurts, he'll push her crush out
[Chorus]
Someday myself in a '
With a shadow and love frozen room
It may not be now,
Someday you'll understand
But you care care for the stitch that you sow
Trust me son
Someday when I'm gone
These stitches will stay strong for you
Tattered and torn in two
There's only one thing I could think of to do
I'll pull out my thimble, my needle and thread
And stitch you back up
Oh I'll stitch you back up
I'll stitch you back up like new
The song "Stitches" by Crystal Bowersox is a poignant ballad that tells the story of a person who is going through heartbreak and is in need of comfort. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer talks about how difficult it is to "get through" another hard night. The listener can feel the weight of the emotion as the singer turns off the light and tries to comfort the person who is hurting. The chorus then comes in, and it's clear that the singer is determined to help the other person in any way she can. The imagery of a thimble, needle, and thread is a comforting one, as it suggests that broken things can be fixed, and wounds can be healed. This is further emphasized by the line "And stitch you back up like new".
The second verse shifts gears a bit, and tells the story of a boy who has fallen in love and been hurt. The singer seems to be suggesting that she has been through this before, and understands how painful it can be. She is there to offer comfort and support, and to help him mend his broken heart. The final verse is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer speaks directly to someone who may not yet understand the value of her kindness. She tells the person that someday they will understand, and that the "stitches" she has provided will always be there as a reminder of her love and support, even after she is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Another hard night, to get through again
It's another difficult night that needs to be endured
Draw the curtain, turn off the light
Close the curtains and turn off the light to create a comfortable environment
I know you're hurting, when he was your friend
It's clear that you're in pain because he was your friend
Come and tell you, you'll be alright
I'm there for you, and I promise that things will get better
[Chorus]
Refrain
Tattered and torn in two
You feel broken and damaged
There's only one thing I could think of to do
I have a solution to help repair you
I'll pull out my thimble, my needle and thread
I will use my tools to mend your wounds
And stitch you back up like new
I'll repair your broken pieces and make you whole again
Holding hands, steeling sweet kisses
They were affectionate and in love
Boy thinks he's fallen in love
The boy believed he was in love with her
But she broke his heart, now he's crying his eyes out
She hurt him deeply, and he's emotionally distraught
My hurts, he'll push her crush out
The pain he's feeling will eventually push out his infatuation with her
[Chorus]
Refrain
Someday myself in a '
In the future, I may find myself in a situation
With a shadow and love frozen room
In a place with darkness and love that's ceased to exist
It may not be now,
It may not happen soon
Someday you'll understand
One day, you will comprehend what I mean
But you care care for the stitch that you sow
You need to take care of the things that you create or put out into the world
Trust me son
Have faith in me, my child
Someday when I'm gone
In the future, once I've passed away
These stitches will stay strong for you
The mending I've done will last and keep you together
[Chorus]
Refrain
Oh I'll stitch you back up
I'll definitely fix you
I'll stitch you back up like new
I'll repair you perfectly and leave you feeling brand new
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