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!"
Without Love
Nikki Blonsky Lyrics
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Who never understood
Never looked inside myself
Though on the outside, I looked good
Then we met and you made me
The man I am today
Tracy, I'm in love with you
'Cause without love
Life is like the seasons with no summer
Without love
Life is rock 'n' roll without a drummer
Tracy, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be without love
Tracy, never set me free, no, I ain't lying
Never set me free, Tracy, no, no, no
Living in the ghetto
Black is everywhere ya go
Who'd have thought I'd love a girl
Whose skin was white as winter snow
In my ivory tower
Life was just a Hostess snack
But now I've tasted chocolate
And I'm never going back
'Cause without love
Life is like a beat that you can't follow
Without love
Life is Doris Day at The Apollo
Darling, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be without love
So darling, never set me free
No, I'm yours forever
Never set me free, no, no, no
If I'm left without my baby doll
I don't know what I'll do
Link, I've got to break out
So that I can get my hands on you
Oh-oh, and girl, if I can't touch you
Then I'm gonna lose control
Seaweed, you're my black white knight
I've found my blue-eyed soul
Sweet freedom is our goal
Trace, I wanna kiss you
Let me out at the next toll
Without love
Life is like a prom that won't invite us
Without love
It's like getting my big break and laryngitis
Without love
Life's a '45 when you can't buy it
Without love
Life is like my mother on a diet
Like a week that's only Mondays
Only ice cream, never sundaes
Like a circle with no center
Like a door marked "Do Not Enter"
Darling, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be without love
Yes, now you've captured me
Without love, I surrender happily
Without love, oh Seaweed
Never set me free , no, no, no, I ain't lying
Never set me free, no, no, no
No, I don't wanna live without love, love, love
Darling, you had best believe me
Never leave me without love
The song Without Love, as performed by Nikki Blonsky in the musical Hairspray, is an upbeat pop song about the transformative power of love. The first verse describes the singer's former self as a "selfish fool" who cared only about his outward appearance. However, upon meeting Tracy, the singer's outlook changes, and he becomes a better person. He professes his love for Tracy, "no matter what you weigh," hinting at one of the musical's central themes of body positivity and acceptance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of love in life. Without love, the singer compares life to a series of negative things such as "the seasons with no summer" or "rock 'n' roll without a drummer." The song then goes on to describe some of the obstacles the couple faces, such as racial tension and societal expectations. Ultimately, the singer declares his undying love for Tracy and promises to never be without it.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was a selfish fool
I used to be someone who only focused on myself.
Who never understood
I didn't have a broad understanding of things.
Never looked inside myself
I didn't reflect on my innermost feelings.
Though on the outside, I looked good
Even though I may have appeared attractive on the outside.
Then we met and you made me
After meeting you, you had a profound impact on me.
The man I am today
You helped shape me into the person I have become today.
Tracy, I'm in love with you
Tracy, I have fallen in love with you.
No matter what you weigh
I love you regardless of your weight.
'Cause without love
Life is not complete without love.
Life is like the seasons with no summer
Life is dull and lifeless without love.
Life is rock 'n' roll without a drummer
Life is incomplete and empty without love.
Tracy, I'll be yours forever
Tracy, I am committed to you forever.
'Cause I never wanna be without love
I never want to be without love in my life.
Tracy, never set me free, no, I ain't lying
Tracy, please never leave me. I am being completely honest.
Living in the ghetto
Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood.
Black is everywhere ya go
There were black people everywhere around me.
Who'd have thought I'd love a girl
It's surprising that I would fall in love with a girl.
Whose skin was white as winter snow
Especially considering she is white as snow.
In my ivory tower
I led a sheltered and privileged life.
Life was just a Hostess snack
My life was simple and unsatisfying.
But now I've tasted chocolate
Since meeting you, I have had more diverse and enjoyable experiences.
And I'm never going back
I don't want to return to my old way of life.
Life is like a beat that you can't follow
Without love, life is chaotic and unpredictable.
Life is Doris Day at The Apollo
Life without love is out-of-place, like Doris Day at a famous theater.
Darling, I'll be yours forever
My affection for you is eternal, sweetheart.
So darling, never set me free
Don't ever leave me alone, my dear.
If I'm left without my baby doll
If I don't have you in my life, my love.
I don't know what I'll do
I don't know how I will cope.
Link, I've got to break out
Link, I need to make a change in my life.
So that I can get my hands on you
So I can be with you.
And girl, if I can't touch you
If I can't be intimate with you.
Then I'm gonna lose control
I will feel very upset and lose my composure.
Seaweed, you're my black white knight
Seaweed, you helped save me from my old way of life.
I've found my blue-eyed soul
You are a close soulmate/friend.
Sweet freedom is our goal
We yearn for freedom to be together.
Trace, I wanna kiss you
Tracy, I want to kiss you.
Let me out at the next toll
Stop the car so I can express my feelings.
Life is like a prom that won't invite us
Without love, life is alienating and harsh.
It's like getting my big break and laryngitis
Without love, life is a disappointment.
Life's a '45 when you can't buy it
Without love, life is unfulfilling.
Life is like my mother on a diet
Without love, life is restrictive and joyless.
Like a week that's only Mondays
Life without love is a continuous struggle.
Only ice cream, never sundaes
Life without love is average and basic.
Like a circle with no center
Life without love is incomplete and unsatisfying.
Like a door marked 'Do Not Enter'
Life without love is limiting and prohibitive.
Yes, now you've captured me
I have been won over by your love.
Without love, I surrender happily
I am willing to give myself up for you and our love.
Never set me free, no, no, no, I ain't lying
Please don't let me go. I am being honest.
No, I don't wanna live without love, love, love
I want to be with you and have love in my life.
Darling, you had best believe me
I am being serious, my love.
Never leave me without love
Please don't leave my side without love to fill the void.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marc Shaiman, Scott Michael Wittman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ICONIC
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This is personal my favorite and probably one of the best songs in the whole movie
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Heavily agree
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Agreed
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same here :3
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I miss you Amanda Bynes.