Godoj was born on March 6, 1978 in Rybnik, Poland to Danuta and Eugen Godoj. In 1981, he and his parents along with his sister Hannah moved to Recklinghausen. Thomas then attended a secondary school and passed his speciality graduation examination for a career as a technical draftsman. He attended the Bochum University of Applied Sciences, specializing in civil engineering. During his studies, he became interested in music and played with local bands such as Cure of Souls, Fluxkompensator, Tonk! and WINK.
In the summer of 2007, Godoj auditioned in Berlin for the fifth season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar. The judges enjoyed his rock style and attitude and each one voted him on to the next round, and later to the top 15. In the first live show, Thomas performed Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol and received over a minutes standing ovation from the audience while the jury gave him overwhelming praise. Week after week, Thomas performed for Germany until he reached the Top 2. Godoj won the final contest with 62,2%.
Although Thomas was a front-runner from the start of the competition, he landed in the bottom groups twice during live result shows. But after the voting results were published, it was shown that Thomas received the highest percentage of votes every week. This places him in DSDS history, along with Mark Medlock, as a contestant with the highest number of votes each week.
Cocoon
Thomas Godoj Lyrics
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Said beauty's only skin deep
And the fairest of them all
They risen and then they fall
And you shouldn't judge them by the name
If all of you'd be shadows
Then your looks would be the same
A soul without a frame
Every little seed along the way
Carries something bigger
And it's growing every day
So come whatever may
I know that you're breathing
And it's written in the waves when you're dancing in the moon
I know it ain't easy
And the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon, your cocoon, your cocoon
Give it just a little time and space
Let it breathe and you will see
How things fall into place
That's natures given trace
Deep within we carry either side
The shape of who we are
There is no day without a night
No shadow without light
Every little step along the way
Takes you somewhere else and new
So don't you be afraid
And step out of the shade
I know that you're breathing
And it's written in the waves when you're dancing in the moon
I know it ain't easy
And the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon
- Instrumental solo -
Every little seed along the way
Carries something bigger
And it's growing every day
So come whatever may
Every little step along the way
Takes you somewhere else and new
So don't you be afraid
And step out of the shade
I know that you're breathing
And it's written in the waves when you're dancing in the moon
I know it ain't easy
And the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon, your cocoon, your cocoon
And the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon
The lyrics of Thomas Godoj's song "Cocoon" talks about the journey of transformation and how beauty lies beyond the exterior. It speaks to the idea that the real value of a person is in their soul and not in their looks or external appearance. The lyrics are divided into two parts; the first part encourages the listener to see beyond the external beauty of others and look at their souls, while the second part talks about personal transformation and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I know that you're breathing, and it's written in the waves when you're dancing in the moon." This line means that people can observe the breath of life in others when they dance and are happy. The phrase "the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon" indicates that people can experience pain when they go through a significant change to become a better version of themselves. Overall, the song encourages people to embrace change, step out of their comfort zones, and be more accepting of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday my mirror on the wall
Reflecting on yesterday, I looked at myself in the mirror
Said beauty's only skin deep
I realized that physical beauty is superficial and not an accurate reflection of one's character or worth
And the fairest of them all
Even the most beautiful people are not immune to life's ups and downs
They risen and then they fall
Everyone experiences highs and lows
And you shouldn't judge them by the name
We shouldn't make assumptions about people based solely on their appearance or reputation
If all of you'd be shadows
If we were to remove physical attributes, we'd all be the same on the inside
Then your looks would be the same
Our inner selves are what truly define us
A soul without a frame
Our true selves are not limited by physical appearance
Every little seed along the way
Every small step we take has the potential for growth
Carries something bigger
Our actions have unintended consequences that can have a major impact
And it's growing every day
These consequences keep building over time
So come whatever may
We must face whatever life throws at us
I know that you're breathing
I recognize that you are alive and here with me
And it's written in the waves when you're dancing in the moon
Your movements and existence are a part of the larger natural world
I know it ain't easy
I understand that life can be difficult
And the stars are gonna weep once you're leaving your cocoon, your cocoon, your cocoon
Leaving the safety and comfort of our routines and comfort zones can be painful, but necessary for growth
Give it just a little time and space
We must be patient during times of growth
Let it breathe and you will see
Allowing room for growth will ultimately lead to positive outcomes
How things fall into place
Life has a way of working itself out
That's natures given trace
The natural order of things is to grow and change over time
Deep within we carry either side
Inside each of us exists both positive and negative aspects
The shape of who we are
These aspects comprise our character and define who we are
There is no day without a night
We cannot fully appreciate light without also experiencing darkness
No shadow without light
Similarly, shadows exist because of the presence of light
Every little step along the way
Each small decision we make shapes our journey
Takes you somewhere else and new
These decisions lead us to new experiences and opportunities
So don't you be afraid
We should not let fear hold us back
And step out of the shade
We should take risks and be bold in pursuing our goals
Contributed by Natalie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.