‘Since starring on American Idol, Guarini participated in the national Idols Live! Tour performing for sold out audiences across the country and continues to tour nationally performing all over the U.S. & abroad. Justin completed two studio albums including Justin Guarini produced by RCA Records and Clive Davis, and Stranger Things Have Happened.
He also starred in the films From Justin to Kelly with Kelly Clarkson and Fast Girl with Mircea Monroe and Caroline Rhea. He has also appeared on the FOX Television comedy Run of The House, AMC's Film Fakers, Disney’s Wizard’s of Waverly Place and season three of CMT’s highest-rated original series Gone Country
Justin has also had a strong presence and hosting experience on the web and has hosted web shows for ManiaTV, including U Pick 'Em, Too Short For Hollywood and Webcam Karaoke and as a weekly video blogger for Fancast, Comcast’s premiere online entertainment site.
Justin has made numerous appearances as a guest and performer on popular television programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Regis and Kelly, Rachael Ray, Chelsea Lately and the Teen Choice Awards. In addition to hosting for the TV Guide Network, Justin has also frequently appeared on a variety of other programs as a special "Idol" correspondent including “Larry King Live,” "MSNBC News Live," "Showbiz Tonight," "Rita Cosby," and "Fox News Live."
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For Once In My Life
Justin Guarini Lyrics
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Someone I’ve needed so long
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me and somehow I know I’ll be strong
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Who have my dreams come true
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I’m not alone anymore
For once I can say
This is mine you can’t take it
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
For once I can say
This is mine you can’t take it
As long as I know I have love we can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
The lyrics to Justin Guarini's For Once in My Life express an overwhelming feeling of joy and gratitude that comes from finally finding the love and support one has been longing for. Having been hurt before, the singer is now unafraid to take risks and go wherever life leads him, knowing that he has someone who will stand by him through thick and thin.
The second stanza talks about how the singer's dreams have come true with the arrival of this person in his life, who is warm and caring, and with whom he can share his deepest desires. The third stanza talks about how the singer can finally let go of his past sorrows and pain, knowing that he has someone who will not leave him alone.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, as it repeats the phrase "For once in my life I have someone who needs me" twice, driving home the point that having someone to love and to be loved by is a rare and precious gift. The lines "This is mine you can't take it / As long as I know I have love we can make it" are a reminder that true happiness lies not in material possessions or external circumstances, but in the love and support of those who are important to us.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. It is a song that celebrates the human spirit and the joy of finding someone to share life's ups and downs with.
Line by Line Meaning
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
I have finally found someone who wants me and depends on me, which is something that I've wanted for a long time.
Someone I’ve needed so long
I have wanted this person for a very long time and I finally have them in my life.
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me and somehow I know I’ll be strong
Now that I have this person in my life, I am not afraid to take risks and explore new opportunities. I have a newfound strength because of them.
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
I am finally able to experience what I used to dream of and it feels amazing.
Long before I knew someone warm like you
I have dreamed of finding someone who is as warm and loving as you for a very long time, even before I knew you existed.
Who have my dreams come true
You have brought my dreams to life and made them a reality.
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
I am no longer going to let sadness and pain control me like it has in the past. I have a reason to be happy now.
Not like it's hurt me before
I have experienced pain and sadness in the past, but this person has helped me overcome it and move on.
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I finally have someone who I know will never leave me and will always be there for me, no matter what.
I’m not alone anymore
I have this person in my life and I no longer feel lonely or isolated.
This is mine you can’t take it
I have something that is very important to me and I am not going to let anyone take it away from me.
As long as I know I have love I can make it
I know that as long as I have this person's love and support, I can overcome any obstacle that comes my way.
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
In conclusion, I have finally found someone who wants and needs me, which has brought me immense happiness and fulfillment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald N. Miller, Orlando Murden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Aiken4LOTR
It's kind of sad that Justin and his debut album weren't given the same amount of effort and time as Kelly's. They are both so talented, and I wish he was as successful as she is. It'd be nice for him to have a comeback. He is still one of the best talents the show has ever had.
@fressen
He nails it!! His best performance to date.
@noplacelikebri8209
He has always been amazing!
@jgluvsjg
that performance was perfection! so good to see it in full here, after seeing it edited horribly on the rewind show over the weekend. i love the audience reaction, too, and the banter with the judges. a true star was born that day on that stage, with that performance. that performance always makes me smile, makes me happy. there has never been another contestant on AI like Justin, and never will be.
@rainman0006
This is one of my favorite performances ever on AI.
@AgentAO7
He is so underrated...He deserves the same sucess as Kelly Clarkson..
@pjillishere
I absolutely love this....I remember this was the moment I knew they all felt like I did. that he was the one and only winner. he so deserved all of the love. when he didn't win I was devastated and was never a fan of the show again
@donixfever
best AI performance of all time.... such a great passion and attitude.. no one else did that.. (next was david cooks performance of always be my baby, then kelly clarkson and lastly carrie underwood's final performace)
@jennalane5
I know he's active on Broadway but it makes me sad he didn't wield his star power more. He had SO MUCH potential to rock the face off of pop culture. He could've changed the way we view his generation's music. Sad face :(
@tbewin1z143
From Justin to Kelly ruined his career before it could begin!!! I did like his album though.