In 2004, David was the grand prize winner for David Bowieโs Mash-up contest which Bowie himself chose. Following that, he was the grand prize winner for USA Weekend Magazineโs John Lennon Songwriting Contest for teens and appeared in USA Weekend Magazine with recording artist Usher.
David also has a song on the album โState of Survivalโ called โThis is Your Lifeโ on upcoming Interscope group Flipsyde, which he co-produced.
David has toured all over the world performing his original songs and covers in front of thousands of people โ all without being signed to a record label. He wrote and self produced all three of his albums โOnly Youโ, โBy My Sideโ, and โForever and Everโ which debuted at #97 on the iTunes top album charts. He continues to tour and share his music with people from all walks of life to every corner of the world.
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Orion
David Choi Lyrics
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You got friends across the seas
You can always count on me
Even if you don't believe
They keep wishin' as if you
Practiced sorcery
But witchcraft ain't your thing
Woooooo
Woooooo
So I'm lookin' at Orion in the sky
Lookin' so bright
Everybody wonders what it feels like
How you holdin up there, Orion, in the sky every night
whether if you had a choice or not
you'll always shine on
Eventually the light gets dim
And all good things must go
And shooting stars don't know,
Passin' palaces of gold
History has got our backs
And holds the key to what we lack
We're falling on our own
We're all trying to get back home
Woooooo
Woooooo
So I'm lookin' at Orion in the sky
Lookin' so bright
Everybody wonders what it feels like
How you holdin up there, Orion in the sky every night
Whether if you had a choice or not
You'll always shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Orion
So I'm lookin' at Orion in the sky
Lookin' so bright
Everybody wonders what it feels like
How you holdin up there, Orion in the sky every night
Whether if you had a choice or not
Whether if you had a choice or not
Whether if you had a choice or not
You'll always shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Orion
The song "Orion" by David Choi is a tribute to the constellation Orion, known for its bright stars and striking shape in the night sky. The lyrics encourage the listener to stay strong, even when things get tough, and to keep shining their light like Orion. The first verse speaks to a sense of camaraderie and support between friends, even when one is struggling to believe in themselves. The second verse takes on a bigger picture perspective, referencing the passing of time and the impermanence of all things. The chorus repeats the image of looking up at Orion in the sky and wondering about "what it feels like," presumably referring to the sense of permanence and beauty represented by the constellation.
The lyrics are full of metaphors and imaginative imagery that give depth and meaning to the song. The idea of witchcraft and sorcery, for example, suggests a sense of mystery and power that the listener may not feel they possess, but also underscores the idea that each person has something unique and valuable to offer. The reference to shooting stars passing by "palaces of gold" speaks to the transience of wealth and power, and suggests that the things that endure are those that shine consistently, not just in brief bursts of brilliance.
Overall, "Orion" is a song that invites reflection on the beauty and mystery of life, and encourages the listener to find their own light and hold onto it, even when things are difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep yourself together
Stay calm and focused.
You got friends across the seas
You have people who care about you all over the world.
You can always count on me
I will always be there for you.
Even if you don't believe
Even if you don't think you can rely on others.
They keep wishin' as if you
People keep hoping that you can perform magic.
Practiced sorcery
Can do things that seem impossible to others.
But witchcraft ain't your thing
But that's not your style.
You just keep 'em wondering
You leave them in awe and wonderment.
Woooooo
Expressing awe or excitement.
So I'm lookin' at Orion in the sky
I'm admiring the constellation Orion.
Lookin' so bright
It's shining so brightly.
Everybody wonders what it feels like
Everyone is curious about what it's like to be a star.
How you holdin up there, Orion, in the sky every night
As a star, how are you doing up there every night?
whether if you had a choice or not
Whether you wanted to be a star or not.
you'll always shine on
You'll always keep shining brightly.
Eventually the light gets dim
Eventually every star's light fades.
And all good things must go
And every good thing must come to an end.
And shooting stars don't know,
Even shooting stars don't know what their future holds.
Passin' palaces of gold
But at least they get to see incredible sights.
History has got our backs
We can learn from history to guide us forward.
And holds the key to what we lack
History can offer us the answers we need.
We're falling on our own
We're struggling and trying to survive on our own.
We're all trying to get back home
We're all trying to find our way back to where we belong.
Shine on
Keep shining, Orion.
Orion
The constellation that the song is dedicated to.
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlo Anton
love the feel & words of this song. Great work David!
ChaoticEnigma7
I usually catch myself singing this song sometimes! Great song!
reddingo213
this is my favorite song in the album ^_^ i still get chills whenever i hear it
Sheryl4
More people need to hear this one!!
fantasticoproduction
Has a "blackbird" feel to it. But the whole album is really great so far :)
Ryan Willow
One of his best songs, even if the numbers donโt say so ๐ happy to be a fan after many years.
Amos
The "let's gaze at the stars in the summer" song ^^
Worst Riven NA
Most of David's songs are about significant others and love, which I enjoy a lot, but I actually find my favorite songs to be the ones that send a different message, like Orion, Better You, Windmill, and Hold On. Keep up the great work!
Sheryl4
***** I can relate to this!
121phoinex
any tabs? '_'