In 2005, he bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize in the World Championships of Performing Arts.
There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”
He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World.
Beauty and Madness
Jed Madela Lyrics
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There’s a man with a burden to keep
Now sleep will fall,
Washouts, rags and paper bags
Homes and lives passing by
Who will see the beauty in your life
And who will be there to hear you when you call
And who will be there to catch you if you fall
Now dreams run wild
As lovers find their way through the night
Not a care in the world
And over there
From the twinkling of the lights,
Harbor lights
Say goodnight one more time
Who will see the beauty in your life
And who will be there to hear you when you call
Who will see the madness in your life
And who will be there to catch you if you fall
Who will see the beauty in your life
And who will be there to hear you when
You call oh. oh.
Who will see the madness in your life
And who will be there to catch you if you fall
In Jed Madela's song Beauty and Madness, the lyrics speak of a man with a burden to carry and the passing of homes and lives under the twinkling of the lights. The first verse creates a bleak and somewhat melancholic tone, where sleep falls and washouts, rags, and paper bags scatter the ground. The second verse, however, shifts the mood as dreams run wild, lovers find their way through the night with not a care in the world, and harbor lights twinkle as a symbol of the passing of time.
The chorus repeats the questions, "who will see the beauty in your life, and who will be there to hear you when you call, who will see the madness in your life, and who will be there to catch you if you fall?" These lines hold a deep meaning as they reflect on the importance of having someone to share one's life with and how, amidst the beauty and madness of it all, one needs someone to be there as a support system.
Overall, the song speaks of the highs and lows of life and how, amidst it all, one needs love and support. It's a moving piece that resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone during the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Over there, just beneath the moon
In a faraway place, under the moonlight
There's a man with a burden to keep
There is a person with responsibilities to fulfill
Now sleep will fall,
Now it's time to rest
Washouts, rags, and paper bags
Items that are deemed as garbage or useless
Homes and lives passing by
People and their homes going on with their lives
Who will see the beauty in your life
Who will appreciate and admire the good things in your life
And who will be there to hear you when you call
And who will be there to listen and support you in times of need
Who will see the madness in your life
Who will recognize and understand the chaos in your life
And who will be there to catch you if you fall
And who will be there to save you from any harm or danger
Now dreams run wild
Now aspirations become limitless
As lovers find their way through the night
As couples navigate the darkness of the night together
Not a care in the world
Completely carefree and worry-free
And over there, from the twinkling of the lights, Harbor lights
And in the distance, the lights from the harbor are shining brightly
Say goodnight one more time
Bid farewell once again
Who will see the beauty in your life
Who will appreciate and admire the good things in your life
And who will be there to hear you when You call oh. oh.
And who will be there to listen and support you in times of need
Who will see the madness in your life
Who will recognize and understand the chaos in your life
And who will be there to catch you if you fall
And who will be there to save you from any harm or danger
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.