Huff is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana; he is currently a student at the University of Oklahoma. Huff auditioned for the third season of American Idol in Houston, Texas; he was a member of the fourth group of semifinalists. He was actually not among those originally chosen for the semifinal round, but was put through when contestant Donnie Williams was disqualified for a drunk driving arrest.
Huff was not voted through to the final round from his group of semifinalists, but got another second chance when he was brought back for the wildcard round and put through as a finalist by contest judge Simon Cowell. During this period, New Orleans Fox Affiliate WVUE would hold specials including Huff's family cheering George on during the latest episodes.
On May 5, 2004, Huff was voted off in fifth place after two renditions of Fred Astaire's "Cheek to Cheek" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" during big band week.
His album, Miracles, was released by Word Records, on October 11, 2005. The first single off that album was Brighter Day. It sold a mere 18,000 copies.
In 2005 his Louisiana home was affected by Hurricane Katrina. He left New Orleans and stayed at his brother's house in Dallas. 1
Miracles
George Huff Lyrics
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I could be so much that would be a miracle
Family and friends the gathered around to pray
How they prayed for a miracle and hoped for a miracle
But I found out that
[Chorus:]
Miracles they happen everyday
Its true and simple as it seems
Ordinary love is a miracle to me
We're looking for stars that shoot across the sky
Bring fairy tales to life
That would be a miracle
So often we miss the little things in life
While we pray for a miracle and hope for the miracle but still we find that
[CHORUS]
When you realize the truth
That it all depends on you and then the ordinary becomes extraordinary
Love
[CHORUS]
The song "Miracles" by George Huff talks about taking chances and finding joy in little things in life. The first verse revolves around taking a chance that led to everything the singer had wanted and dreamt of. He acknowledges that he can become so much more than he is now, and achieving that would be a miracle. The second verse highlights the power of prayer and how family and friends gathered, hoping for a miracle. However, the singer realizes that miracles happen every day, in the ordinary ways of life through ordinary love, as simple and true as it seems.
The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, that miracles happen in simple everyday activities and love. People search for shooting stars and fairy tales to come to life, hoping for a miracle. But, more often than not, they miss the little things in life. Taking the time to appreciate the little things turns what might seem ordinary into something extraordinary because it depends on the individual's perspective.
Overall, the song is about finding joy in simple things and recognizing that we do not necessarily need grandiose events to experience miracles.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I took a chance that led to everything I want and dreamed
I took a big risk and it paid off, leading me to everything I ever wanted and hoped for.
I could be so much that would be a miracle
There is so much I could achieve and become, and it would seem like a miracle if it all came to fruition.
Family and friends the gathered around to pray
My loved ones came together to pray for me and support me in whatever I was going through.
How they prayed for a miracle and hoped for a miracle
Their prayers and hopes were centered around a miracle happening in my life.
Miracles they happen everyday
Miracles are not just grand, one-time events, but little everyday occurrences that we often overlook.
In ordinary ways life is a miracle of ordinary love
Our daily lives are actually miraculous because of the ordinary love that surrounds us and fuels us.
Its true and simple as it seems
This truth is plain and uncomplicated, not complex at all.
Ordinary love is a miracle to me
Love that is ordinary and commonplace is miraculous and extraordinary to me.
We're looking for stars that shoot across the sky
We often search for grand, spectacular things that seem otherworldly.
Bring fairy tales to life
These grand things appear to be so miraculous that it feels like they belong in a storybook.
So often we miss the little things in life
We often overlook the small things in life that are actually the real wonders and magic of our existence.
While we pray for a miracle and hope for the miracle but still we find that
Even as we hope and pray for grand miracles, we often find that the real miracles happen in the ordinary moments that we don't pay attention to.
When you realize the truth
Once you understand this truth
That it all depends on you and then the ordinary becomes extraordinary
That ordinary things can become extraordinary once you realize that you have the power to make them so with your own actions and perspective.
Love
The ordinary love that surrounds us is the ultimate miracle.
Miracles they happen everyday
Everyday occurrences are actually miraculous.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HANS PETTER AASERUD, BASEL KHOURY, AYA KOREM, GIL LEWIS
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