Come - The Music Of Cy Coleman" with Jason Graae, Sally Mayes, Julia
Murney, Billy Stritch, Lillias White and directed by David Zippel.
David just returned from New York where he played Fiyero in the Broadway production of "Wicked" having created the role in the original Los Angeles workshop productions.
David was a member of the original Broadway cast of the 6-time Tony Award winning musical "The Light In The Piazza", performing on both the "Tony Awards" and the PBS telecast "Live From Lincoln Center". David was the 2007 recipient of the prestigious "Helen Hayes Award" for best actor as well as the 2007 best actor "Garland Award" for his portrayal of Fabrizio Nacarelli in the national tour of "The Light In The Piazza".
In New York City he lent his talent to the Actor's Fund production of "On The 20th Century" at The New Amsterdam Theatre and performed his solo concert at the famed New York jazz club "Birdland" and the "Metropolitan Room".
David first gained critical acclaim when, after a two year search, he was chosen to replace Donny Osmond in the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Dramalogue Award) a role which he has subsequently played 4 more times in productions all over the country.
At Boston's North Shore Music Theatre he created the role of Tom in the new musical "Tom Jones" as well as the role of Billy (opposite Maureen McGovern) in the new musical "Letters from 'Nam", a role which he reprised at The Kennedy Center and Seattle's Village Theatre. In Chicago he originated the role of Charlie in the world premiere of "Peggy Sue Got Married", after touring the country as Peter in the national tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (opposite Ted Neeley).
Other stage productions include the L.A. premiere of The Road Theatre production of "The Woman In Black" (the Actor) directed by Ken Sawyer, "Assassins" (John Hinckley) at Reprise - with members of the original Broadway cast, "Children of Eden" (Caine - Robby Award) at Musical Theatre West, "Godspell" (Jesus) at the St. Louis MUNY, and "Pirates of Penzance" (Fredrick) at The Sacramento Music Circus.
On film, David was the voice of the Prince in the Warner Bros. animated feature "The King & I", and can also be heard as "Willy" in Disney's "Home On The Range". Recordings include the soundtracks to "Ghepetto", "The King & I", and "Home on the Range". Also the recordings "Strouse, Schwartz, & Schwartz", "Lerner, Loewe, and Lane" and "Lee Lessack's - In Good Company".
David is very proud of his debut solo CD "David Burnham" for LML Music, available online at Amazon.com, itunes, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and other fine retailers
Three Little Words
David Burnham Lyrics
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I want to hear you say
Three little words
And you change my world
It's an every love song
On the radio
It's an every melody
It's in the spotlight(?)
At the picture show
The screen is our tonight
And we decide where this will go
I know we say let's take it slow and that's alright
But now it's clear what I need to hear maybe say those words tonight
Oh Let the music play
I want to hear you say
Three little words
And you change my world
I never feel like this
Wooo com'n let's kiss
Three little words
And you change my world
Feeling(?) like ours are leaving
Now I feel alive
Crazy thoughts are in my head
I know I need to make you mine
You know I want you
Now I'm walking down the door
I'm on my knees
Have mercy please
Don't make me beg the more
Oh Let the music play
I want to hear you say
Three little words
And you change my world
I never feel like this
Wooo com'n let's kiss
Three little words
And you change my world
I know we say let's take it slow and that's alright
But now it's clear what I need to hear maybe say those words tonight
Oh Let the music play
I want to hear you say
Three little words
And you change my world
I never feel like this
Wooo com'n let's kiss
Three little words and you change my world
Three little words
(Change change change my world)
Change my world
Three little words
(Change change change my world)
Change my world
Three little words
(Change change change my world)
And you change my world
You say the word
And you change my world
The lyrics to David Burnham's song "Three Little Words" depict the singer's longing for his partner to express their love through three simple words: "I love you." The song starts with an upbeat introduction setting the mood for a love song. The singer expresses his desire to hear his partner say those three simple words that would change his world. He recognizes that it might be too soon for his partner's feelings to have matured into love but he has no fear of expressing his love because he knows that he wants to spend the rest of his life with this person. As the song progresses, his feelings expand beyond love to wanting to make his partner his own. He is ready to take the leap of faith and tell his partner about his feelings, and it is now up to his partner to decide upon the direction of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Let the music play
The music sets the stage for the words I need to hear
I want to hear you say
I need to hear the words that express your love for me
Three little words
Only three words have the power to transform my world
And you change my world
Your words and your love have the power to change everything in my world
It's an every love song
Love songs could be the inspiration you didn't know you needed
On the radio
The airwaves that are always playing are now playing just for us
It's an every melody
The tune of every song seems to evoke the same feeling in me
And now it plays for us alone
The music has taken on a personal meaning for us
It's in the spotlight(?)
Our story has become the center of attention
At the picture show
Our love story is playing out on the big screen
The screen is our tonight
For this moment in time, the movie is our reality
And we decide where this will go
Our love story hasn’t been scripted, we get to decide its future
I know we say let's take it slow and that's alright
We’ve been cautious with our love so far, but now I need to know where we’re headed
But now it's clear what I need to hear maybe say those words tonight
I know I need to hear you say you love me tonight
I never feel like this
Your love has changed the way I feel about love and life
Wooo com'n let's kiss
Expressing our love through a kiss has become a necessity
Feeling(?) like ours are leaving
I feel like our moment in time is fleeting
Now I feel alive
Knowing you, loving you has given me a new outlook on life
Crazy thoughts are in my head
Just the thought of possibly losing you sends my mind racing
I know I need to make you mine
I've come to realize that having you in my life is everything i need
You know I want you
I'm through trying to hide my feelings for you, I want you and that's a fact.
Now I'm walking down the door
I'm putting myself out there and taking a chance on love with you
I'm on my knees
I'm willing to humble myself because you mean that much to me
Have mercy please
I'm vulnerable but have mercy on me because I'm putting myself on the line
Don't make me beg the more
I'm here asking, pleading for your love, don't make me beg anymore than I already am
Three little words
There's an undeniable power that comes with expressing love in just a few small, but meaningful words
(Change change change my world)
My world will be changed completely if you choose to love me the way I love you
And you change my world
Your love for me and your willingness to express it has become the catalyst for change in everything around me
You say the word
You have the power to turn my world inside out by saying the words I need to hear
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.