Early life
David Archuleta was born to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras. Archuleta has four siblings. Archuleta's family moved to the Salt Lake Valley, to the city of Sandy, Utah, when Archuleta was six. He was raised in Murray, Utah after moving there when he was 6 years old.
Archuleta started singing at age six, inspired by a Les Misérables video. "That musical is what started all of this," he said. He started performing publicly at age 10 when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation and won the Child Division.
Archuleta was inspired by watching both Tamyra Gray and Kelly Clarkson to "see what performing and really getting into a song was like" during the beginning weeks of the premiere season of American Idol. He later made his television debut, at eleven years old, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" on a Jenny Jones show for future Latino stars alongside season one finalist A.J. Gil. Through A.J. Gil he was able to meet and sing for Gray who had sung the song on American Idol as well as Clarkson (that year's winner) and Justin Guarini (the runner up).
Musical influences
Archuleta's mother is from Honduras, and much of the music he listened to as a child was Latin-influenced including watching his mom sing at events with her sisters. She also "was big on dancing" according to Archuleta, and would "make" him dance to traditional music with his older sister. He also listened to jazz music, he said, from his father's collection as well as gospel, pop, rock and "soulful music." In a later interview, he revealed that his father was a jazz musician. Archuleta also said he enjoys Broadway musicals.
On his American Idol "Fast Facts" page, Archuleta cites his musical influences as Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams. When asked to list his top pop artists, he cited Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Robbie Williams. Like Elliot Yamin and another singer he admires, John Mayer, Archuleta tries to infuse his pop selections with a soulful vibe.
Star Search
In 2003, at age 12, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show Star Search. He ended up as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. On one episode, he sang against then-11-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who also became a "top 20" semi-finalist on American Idol alongside Archuleta. Around the second year of being on Star Search he started focusing on the lyrics, "I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics when I was 12, 13".
Archuleta's competing on Star Search led to appearances on The Jenny Jones Show and CBS' The Early Show, and meeting the finalists from American Idol's first season, for whom he performed a spontaneous a cappella rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls, and received enthusiastic praise from Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson. The year after Star Search he found out he had partial vocal paralysis but declined risky surgery and has said he feels he is almost fully recovered. He limited his singing for specific occasions like Stadium of Fire, the Independence Day celebration at Brigham Young University Stadium.
American Idol
Archuleta won his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions (with a performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change") with the help of idol judge, Randy Jackson, who sang the background "waiting" in the song. (at the San Diego tryouts held at Qualcomm Stadium July 30 and July 31, 2007) He was 16 during the Hollywood auditions (where he sang Bryan Adams' "Heaven" and Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to unanimous praise) and because he was not yet 18, had to attend school while a part of American Idol's seventh season. His parents were there because he was a minor. Archuleta also took advantage of the decision to allow contestants to play musical instruments when he accompanied himself on piano for his performances of "Another Day in Paradise" and "Angels."
A Los Angeles Times article speculated why Archuleta avoided singing the first verse of "Imagine": because "of his religion (Mormonism), he's unlikely to espouse the song's agnostic ideal . . . with the line about 'no religion too.'" Archuleta did, however, sing the entire song on Good Things Utah when he was 13. During his first performance of Imagine on American Idol, when asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn't sing the first verse, Archuleta said the third verse was his favorite because it has "a great message."
In the finale he sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "In This Moment" and "Imagine." Judge Simon Cowell declared that Archuleta won the evening and even David Cook, who ultimately won, thought Archuleta would win: "I have to concede it, the kid came out all three songs and nailed it," said Cook. In the final tally, Archuleta received 44 percent of the votes. During the finale show, both Archuleta and fellow finalist Cook appeared in separate but nearly identical commercials for the game franchise Guitar Hero, mimicking a Tom Cruise scene from Risky Business.
Rainbow
David Archuleta Lyrics
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Nothing's sure in this world no, no
Breakin' out, breakin' in
Never knowin' what lies ahead
We can really never tell it all no, no
Say goodbye, say hello
To a lover or friend
Sometimes we never could understand
We can really never tell it all no, no
But oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, just smile
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Ohh, whoa
Hittin' high, hittin' low
Win or lose you should go, yeah yeah
Gettin' warm, gettin' cold
Weather could be so good or bad
But baby this is life now don't get mad no, no, no
'Cause oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, please smile
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Life's full of challenges
Not all the time we get what we want
But don't despair my dear
You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm
'Cause you're strong
My faith in you is clear
So I'll say once again this world's wonderful and
Let us celebrate life that's so beautiful, so beautiful
Ohhh
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
The lyrics of David Archuleta's "Rainbow" are a reflection on life's highs and lows, its uncertainties and surprises, and the indomitable spirit that enables us to keep going. The song encourages us to acknowledge that life is not always easy, but that we can find beauty, hope and love in the world around us. The song reminds us that no matter how tough life gets, "life goes on and on," and that we can triumph over adversity with a positive attitude and an appreciation for the good things in life.
The song is characterized by its uplifting beat and Archuleta's emotive vocals, which capture the song's message of hope and resilience. The lyrics describe how life can be unpredictable, and how we may experience pain, disappointment or loss, but that we should not lose hope, because there is always a rainbow after the rain. The song suggests that we should take time to appreciate the joys of life, including the beauty of nature, our friendships and relationships, and the simple pleasures that we often overlook.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity, and it encourages us to view life's struggles as opportunities for growth, learning and discovery. The lyrics remind us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a reason to smile, and that we have the strength and resilience to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Fallin' out, fallin' in
Life is unpredictable and there will be ups and downs
Nothing's sure in this world no, no
Uncertainty is a constant in life
Breakin' out, breakin' in
We can't predict what will come next in our lives
Never knowin' what lies ahead
The future is unknown
We can really never tell it all no, no
We can't predict the future with certainty
Say goodbye, say hello
Life is a constant cycle of saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new
To a lover or friend
We say goodbye or hello to people we care about
Sometimes we never could understand
We may not understand why things happen the way they do
Why some things begin then just end
Some things in life are short-lived and we may not know why
But oh, can't you see
The artist wants to offer comfort and support
That no matter what happens
Life will continue, no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
Life continues, regardless of ups and downs
So baby, just smile
The singer encourages the listener to remain positive
'Cause I'm always around you
The singer wants to offer support to the listener
And I'll make you see how beautiful
The singer wants to show the listener that life has its beauty
Life is for you and me
The artist believes that life has value for everyone
Take a little time baby
The artist wants the listener to slow down and appreciate life's small pleasures
See the butterflies' colors
The singer wants the listener to appreciate the beauty of the world
Listen to the birds that were sent
The singer wants the listener to appreciate the music of nature
To sing for me and you
Nature exists for everyone to enjoy
Can you feel me
The artist wants the listener to connect with their message
This is such a wonderful place to be
The artist believes that the world has its beauty
Even if there is pain now
Life has its pain and hardship
Everything will be all right
Time heals all wounds and things will improve
For as long as the world still turns
Time will continue regardless of what happens
There will be night and day
Life has its cycles
There's a rainbow always after the rain
The singer wants the listener to remember that good things can come out of difficult times
Hittin' high, hittin' low
Life can be unpredictable, with ups and downs
Win or lose you should go, yeah yeah
The artist encourages the listener to keep going
Gettin' warm, gettin' cold
Life has its changing moods
Weather could be so good or bad
Life has its pleasant and unpleasant moments
But baby this is life now don't get mad no, no, no
The artist encourages the listener to accept life's challenges without getting too upset
Life's full of challenges
Life is full of difficulties
Not all the time we get what we want
Sometimes, things don't happen the way we want them to
But don't despair my dear
The singer wants to offer hope and comfort
You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm
The artist believes in the listener's resilience
'Cause you're strong
The singer believes that the listener is capable of overcoming challenges
My faith in you is clear
The singer believes in the listener
So I'll say once again this world's wonderful
The singer believes in the beauty of life
And let us celebrate life that's so beautiful, so beautiful
The artist wants to appreciate life's beauty and encourage the listener to do the same
Contributed by Zachary F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Prrence DV
Fallin' out, fallin' in
Nothing's sure in this world no, no
Breakin' out, breakin' in
Never knowin' what lies ahead
We can really never tell it all no, no
Say goodbye, say hello
To a lover or friend
Sometimes we never could understand
Why some things begin then just end
We can really never tell it all no, no
But oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, just smile
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Ohh, whoa
Hittin' high, hittin' low
Win or lose you should go, yeah yeah
Gettin' warm, gettin' cold
Weather could be so good or bad
But baby this is life now don't get mad no, no, no
'Cause oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, please smile
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Life's full of challenges
Not all the time we get what we want
But don't despair my dear
You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm
'Cause you're strong
My faith in you is clear
So I'll say once again this world's wonderful and
Let us celebrate life that's so beautiful, so beautiful
Ohhh
Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain
Timoteo Mirabueno
He was my favorite in AI! Singing some the Filipino hits of Pinoy songwriters was indeed make me grateful to him for making the phil music a mong foreign ears. God bless David, salamat mabuhay Ka!
Mich Mugdan
Ang galing niya
Light33
Love coming back to watch this video. Great song and David does such a good job. The original is good too but I love how David makes a song his own. He is unique, there is no one like him out there. He has the best voice and knows how to sing anything beautifully. <3
Broken Cupid101
I love this version... This song Really fits to his voice 🎶
teudongiejjang
Been coming back here. This cover is just SO GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!! Hoping for a 2023 version. 😍
Lilian Marcela Giraldo Tecsi
Dejo un comentario para decir que desde hace mas de 6 años no la dejo que amar esta canción
MELCHE L. AMARILLA
This song never gets old❤
Jason Minstrel
thanks for covering filipino music.... u nailed it man..... hope u gonna cover more filipino songs....
Danielle Bullard
Hey I'm Filipino too! Clearly you do not know who David Archuleta is or anything about our culture.
Jannie Florendo
@DanielleBullard
You dont have to be mean he did really good covering a filipino song