Blonsky hails from Great Neck, New York. She graduated from Great Neck Village School in June, 2006. She has done local theatre at both levels (youth center) and Great Neck South High School, and beat out thousands of hopefuls for the role in Hairspray. She learned that she got the role from the producers via the internet at the Cold Stone Creamery, where she also works during her after school hours.[1] The announcement was made public on the June 8, 2006 edition of Entertainment Tonight; the show's crew went to her workplace to film the surprise announcement.
When asked about having won the role of Tracy Turnblad, Blonsky responded by saying "I'm shaking. I'm surprised I'm still standing!" She also told the New York Daily News that she hopes to distinguish herself from Ricki Lake and Marissa Jaret Winokur, who previously played the role, both of whom she has respect for: "I'm not going to try to fill anybody's shoes - I'm going to try to create a new pair of shoes!"
I Can Wait
Nikki Blonsky Lyrics
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Well, don't cha hear 'em chime?
Can't 'cha feel my heartbeat keeping perfect time?
And all because he
Touched me
He looked at me and stared, yes he
Bumped me
Tapped me
And knocked me off my feet
One little touch
Now my life's complete 'cause when he
Nudged me
Love put me in a fix, yes it
Hit me
Just like a ton of bricks, yes my
Heart burst
Now I know what life's about
One little touch
And love's knocked me out and
I can hear the bells
My head is spinning
I can hear the bells
Something's beginning
Everybody says
That a girl who looks like me
Can't win his love
Well, just wait and see 'cause
I can hear the bells
Just hear them chiming
I can hear the bells
My temperature's climbing
I can't contain my joy
'Cause I finally found the boy
I've been missin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
Round one
He'll ask me on a date and then
Round two
I'll primp, but won't be late because
Round three
Is when we kiss inside his car
Won't go all the way
But I'll go pretty far
Round four
He'll ask me for my hand and then
Round five
We'll book the wedding band so by
Round six
Amber, much to your surprise
This heavyweight champion
Takes the prize and
I can hear the bells
My ears are ringing
I can hear the bells
The bridesmaids are singing
Everybody says
That a guy who's such a gem
Won't look my way
Well, the laugh's on them 'cause
I can hear the bells
My father will smile
I can hear the bells
As he walks me down the aisle
My mother starts to cry
But I can't see 'cause Link and I
Are french kissin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
I can hear the bells
My head is reeling
I can hear the bells
I can't stop the peelings
Everybody warns
That he won't like what he'll see
But I know that he'll look
Inside of me yeah
I can hear the bells
Today's just the start 'cause
I can hear the bells
And 'til death do us part
And even when we die
We'll look down from up above
Remembering the night
That we two fell in love
We both will share a tear
And he'll whisper as we're reminiscin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
(We can hear the bells)
I can hear the bells
(We can hear the bells)
I can hear the bells
(Bum, bum, bum, bum!)
The lyrics to Nikki Blonsky's "I Can Hear The Bells" are about a girl who is head over heels in love with a boy. She can literally hear wedding bells ringing as she dreams about their future together. The song is comprised of three main parts: the beginning where the girl describes how she felt when the boy first touched her, then a middle section where she describes the different stages of their relationship, and finally the end where she describes the future they will share together.
The first part of the song describes the girl's physical reaction when the boy touches her for the first time. She can feel her heartbeat racing and can hear bells ringing. This demonstrates the powerful effect that falling in love can have on a person. The middle section describes the different stages of their relationship, from their first date to their wedding day. The girl is confident that they will end up together despite what other people may say. Finally, the end of the song describes how even in death they will still be in love with each other.
The song is a fun, upbeat track that's perfect for a Broadway musical. It has catchy lyrics, a great melody, and it's easy to sing along to. It's a romantic love story that many people can relate to, and it's the kind of song that can put a smile on your face.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear the bells
I'm in love and I can feel it all around me
Well, don't cha hear 'em chime?
Can't you feel the love in the air?
Can't 'cha feel my heartbeat keeping perfect time?
My heart beats faster every time I think of him
And all because he
He's the one who made me feel this way
Touched me
He touched my heart and soul
He looked at me and stared, yes he
He saw more in me than others did
Bumped me
He came into my life unexpectedly
My heart was unprepared when he
I was not ready for love
Tapped me
He grabbed my attention and heart
And knocked me off my feet
My world changed completely
One little touch
One act of love
Now my life's complete 'cause when he
I'm fulfilled and contented because of him
Nudged me
He pushed me to be the best version of myself
Love put me in a fix, yes it
Love made me feel vulnerable and weak
Hit me
His love impacted me deeply
Just like a ton of bricks, yes my
His love came suddenly and was intense
Heart burst
My heart felt like it grew bigger, it felt like it would burst
Now I know what life's about
I realized that love is what makes life worth living
One little touch
Love is all we need
And love's knocked me out and
Love took me out of my comfort zone
My head is spinning
I'm confused and excited
Something's beginning
A new chapter in my life has started
That a girl who looks like me
I don't fit the conventional beauty standards
Can't win his love
People think I'm not good enough for him
Well, just wait and see 'cause
Watch me surprise you!
My temperature's climbing
I'm starting to feel hot and bothered
I can't contain my joy
I'm over the moon with happiness
'Cause I finally found the boy
I found the perfect guy for me
I've been missin'
I was waiting for him all my life
Listen!
Pay attention!
Round one
First step in our love story
He'll ask me on a date and then
The beginning of our romantic journey
Round two
Next move in our game of love
I'll primp, but won't be late because
I'll look my best for him
Round three
Third phase of our relationship
Is when we kiss inside his car
Our first intimate moment
Won't go all the way
We won't have sex yet
But I'll go pretty far
We'll get close to it
Round four
Fourth major event in our love story
He'll ask me for my hand and then
He'll pop the question
Round five
Fifth episode of our romance
We'll book the wedding band so by
We'll start planning our wedding
Round six
Final stage of our love game
Amber, much to your surprise
We'll prove Amber wrong
This heavyweight champion
I may not be perfect, but I have the love of the perfect guy
Takes the prize and
I won his heart over Amber's
The bridesmaids are singing
Our wedding is in full swing
That a guy who's such a gem
He's a rare find
Won't look my way
People think he's too good for me
Well, the laugh's on them 'cause
Watch me prove them wrong!
My father will smile
My dad's happy for me
As he walks me down the aisle
He's giving me away to the love of my life
My mother starts to cry
My mom's overwhelmed with emotions
But I can't see 'cause Link and I
I'm too preoccupied with Link to notice anyone else
Are french kissin'
We're in our own world of love
Everybody warns
Everybody thinks differently
That he won't like what he'll see
He'll find out something unpleasant about me
But I know that he'll look
He'll still accept me for who I am
Inside of me yeah
He'll see the good in me
Today's just the start 'cause
Our love story is just beginning
And 'til death do us part
We'll love each other until the very end
And even when we die
Our love will continue even in the afterlife
We'll look down from up above
We'll watch over our loved ones
Remembering the night
We'll cherish the memory of falling in love
That we two fell in love
The night we found our soulmate
We can hear the bells
We can still feel the love all around us
Bum, bum, bum, bum!
Love never fades away.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Marc Shaiman, Scott Michael Wittman
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