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Her new comeback International cd "The Journey So Far" is now available in iTunes and will drop in stores August 9, 2011.
On November 7, 2005 she sold out Carnegie Hall in an all new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander (Bette Midler’s Kiss My Brass tour; Barbra Streisand Timeless Farewell tour) and, just prior to that, launched her first major U.S. city concert tour with performances in San Francisco, Atlantic City, Honolulu, Maui, Chicago, Norfolk, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, grossing over one million dollars in ticket sales.
Salonga gained international stardom for her award-winning lead role as Kim on Broadway in the 1991 production of Miss Saigon. She not only won a Tony Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Leading Actress in a Musical,” but also the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Laurence Olivier Award (in London where Miss Saigon originated). Her vast array of theater credits also include Les Miserables as Eponine, the Witch in Into The Woods, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, The Goodbye Girl, They’re Playing Our Song, Grease, The Fantasticks, Paper Moon, The Bad Seed, The Sound of Music and Annie.
In Fall 2002, Salonga made another splash on Broadway starring in the hit revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammersteins’s Flower Drum Song, with a re-imagined book by David Henry Hwang, earning her another Tony nomination as Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical.
In March 2007, Lea returned to Broadway to star as Fantine in the 2006 revival of Les Miserables and in July 08 she’ll embark on a 39-week tour of Asia and the Philippines starring in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
A bona fide “Disney Princess”, Salonga can be heard on screen as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s blockbuster smash Aladdin. In a recent article in Southwest Magazine entitled the “50 Greatest Movie Soundtracks,” Aladdin was ranked #17 with specific note made of Miss Salonga’s version of “A Whole New World.” She is also the singing voice of Mulan in Mulan and Mulan 2.
She can be heard on the original cast recordings of Miss Saigon, Flower Drum Song (Broadway Revival), The King and I (with Julie Andrews and Ben Kingsley), The Nutcracker, Hey, Mr. Producer! and the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert. Lea has recorded over a dozen solo CD’s including Lea Salonga, Lea…In Love, By Heart, Songs from the Screen, Songs From Home, Lea…Live!, Lea Salonga: The Broadway Concert and, most recently Inspired.
Salonga has also made several notable appearances on such television shows as ER, As The World Turns, Hey, Mr. Producer and Russell Watson: The Voice for PBS and the PBS special Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert.
Lea is originally from the Philippines and she currently maintains residences in New York, Los Angeles and Manila. Her proudest production to date is her daughter Nicole, born in May 06.
The Gift
Lea Salonga Lyrics
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Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
And baby, I found you
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
Michael:
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But, baby, in my arms
You'll still be beautiful
Both:
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
Michael:
You saved my heart from being broken apart
Lea:
You gave your love away
Michael:
And I'm thankful everyday
Both:
For the gift
(Instrumental)
Both:
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
Michael:
You saved my heart from being broken apart
Lea:
You gave your love away
Michael:
Can't find the words to say
Lea:
And I'm thankful everyday
Both:
For the gift
The Gift is a beautiful love song performed by Lea Salonga and Michael Ball. The poem-like lyrics have a delicate, almost wispy quality to them, capturing the feeling that love brings of treasuring each moment and wanting to hold onto it forever. The song begins with the image of winter snow falling and children playing, which creates an idyllic, almost magical atmosphere. This is followed by a portrayal of a couple sitting by the fire, where the female protagonist thanks her lover for being the answer to her prayers, and for completing her life. Michael then adds his own verse, describing how he feels watching his lover sleep and how he wishes that time could stand still in that moment – where they are both entwined in each other’s arms.
The middle section of the song is instrumental, and this section provides a space for the emotions of the characters to become more abstract and ontological. The final verse is a collaborative effort between the two characters, where they express their gratitude for having each other, and love's immortality is captured in the very last words of the song: “For the gift.”
Line by Line Meaning
Winter snow is falling down
It's snowing, a beautiful sight that makes things look new and fresh
Children laughing all around
The sound of children's laughter fills the air, signifying happiness and joy
Lights are turning on
The holiday lights, a symbol of hope and warmth, are coming to life
Like a fairy tale come true
It's like living in a dream, where everything seems unreal but magical
Sitting by the fire we made
Sitting by the fire they lit, a peaceful moment shared between two people
You're the answer when I prayed
You are the answer to all of my prayers, the one I've been waiting for
I would find someone
I was looking for the right person to share my life with
And baby, I found you
And I was lucky enough to find you, the love of my life
All I want is to hold you forever
All I want is to be with you forever in my life
All I need is you more everyday
All I need is to have you by my side, every day of my life
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You mended my broken heart, and gave me hope and love
You gave your love away
You gave your heart and love to me, unconditionally
And I'm thankful everyday
I am grateful every day for having you in my life
Watching as you softly sleep
Watching you sleep quietly, a peaceful moment of admiration
What I'd give if I could keep
If only I could keep this moment forever, I would do anything for it
Just this moment
This moment, right here and now, is all that matters
If only time stood still
If only time could stop and we could stay in this moment forever
But the colors fade away
As time goes on, life changes and everything becomes less vibrant
And the years will make us grey
As we grow older, our hair turns grey and we age
But, baby, in my arms
However, in this moment, I will hold you forever and cherish you
You'll still be beautiful
You will always be beautiful to me, no matter what changes
Can't find the words to say
Words cannot express the depth of my love and gratitude for you
For the gift
I am thankful for the gift of your love, and for you being in my life
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KYLE DAVID MATTHEWS, PHILIP A. DOUGLAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
alliyah jean ascan
Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone
And baby I found you
[Chorus:]
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
For the gift
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful
[Chorus]
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
alliyah jean ascan
Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone
And baby I found you
[Chorus:]
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
For the gift
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful
[Chorus]
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
From being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
jamelia arguson
beautifully sang
Erica Echalar
woooohhh that angelic voice it never fails me to smile..:):):)
bossx ghem
2021 and still love this song
Gorg asF*ck
Why didn't they sing this together when Michael K. Lee attended Lea Salonga's Perfect 10 Concert?
luli natividad
this song reminds me of my past and its really hurt me so bad not really move on for 3 years
Team Babes
Da best☺️
June Rey Mills
Lea!!!!
haidy bodanio
Namimis ko noong kasama noong last new year
Irish Guillermo
that... Lea Salonga and Michael K. Lee was an ex lover.. awww..