Hudgens' debut album V was released on September 26, 2006. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number twenty four, and was later certified Gold. Hudgens released her second album, Identified, on July 1, 2008 in the U.S.
In 2003, Hudgens played a minor role in the independent drama film Thirteen, where she plays Noel, a friend of Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood's character). The film received general favorable reviews, critically successful, and surpassed its $4 million budget. She landed a role, eventually, in the 2004 science fiction-adventure film Thunderbirds as Tintin. Unfortunately, the film was commercially and critically unsuccessful, and received heavy criticism through the Internet prior to its release. In late 2005, she landed the role of shy and meek Gabriella Montez in High School Musical, opposite to Zac Efron.
Before she played her breakout role as Gabriella Montez in High School Musical, Hudgens has already appeared in television shows such as Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Brothers García, Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Her performance in High School Musical received numerous nominations and awards. With the success of the film, the BBC noted that Hudgens will be a "household name" in the US.
Hudgens received a recording contract with Hollywood Records. On September 2006, the release of her debut album entitled V, charted on the Billboard 200 at number twenty-four on the chart and was certified Gold on February 27, 2007. Her first single, "Come Back to Me" became her highest-charting single and her second single was "Say OK". Billboard readers chose "V" as the seventh best album of the year. Hudgens was named Female Breakout Singer of the year at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.
Hudgens also participated in the nationwide High School Musical: The Concert tour in fall 2006, performing the songs from the soundtrack album as well as the three songs from her debut album. She sang the duet "Still There For Me" with Corbin Bleu for his debut album. In 2007, Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella Montez in the sequel of High School Musical, High School Musical 2. Virginia Heffernan of TV Review described Hudgens in her performance in the movie as "matte" as she "glows like a proper ingénue". In December 2007, she sang to George Bush, who was then the president of the U.S., and his family, at The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. with other singers at a Christmas event.
Hudgens reprised her role as Gabriella Montez in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Her performance in the film made her win favorite movie actress in the 2009 Kids Choice Awards. Her sophomore album, Identified, which received generally favorable reviews, was released on July 1, 2008, debuting at #23 on the Billboard 200. The album's lead single was "Sneakernight". Hudgens's Identified Summer Tour began on August 1, 2008 and ended in early September 9 of the same year.
Hudgens performed a musical number with other artists during the 81st Academy Awards. On April 8, 2009, Hudgens's participation in a comedic short video entitled "Zac Efron's Pool Party" for the website Funny Or Die was released for public viewing. Hudgens later provided voice roles in Robot Chicken.
Hudgens played a supporting role in a musical comedy Bandslam, which was released theatrically on August 14, 2009. Hudgens plays "Sa5m", a 15-year-old awkward freshman with untapped talents. Although Bandslam was commercially unsuccessful, Hudgens' performance received praise from critics. David Waddington of the North Wales Pioneer noted that Hudgens "outshines the rest of the cast, failing to fit in with the outcast narrative and making the inevitable climactic ending all the more expected," and Philip French of The Guardian compared her acting to Thandie Newton and Dorothy Parker.
In 2009, it was announced that Hudgens will play Linda Taylor in Beastly, a film based on the book by Alex Flinn, opposite to Alex Pettyfer. She plays the "beauty" in the story. Hudgens was cast as Blondie in an action film Sucker Punch, which will release in March 2011.
And she also played in Journey 2 the Mysterious Island in 2012.
Can I Have This Dance
Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics
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Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
Won't you promise me
(Now won't you promise me
That you'll never forget)
(To keep dancing)
Wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart
(Even a thousand miles
Can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is
('Cause my heart is)
Wherever you are
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?
Oh, no mountain's too high and no
Ocean's too wide
'Cause together or not
Our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe
That we were meant to be, yeah
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?
Can I have this dance?
Can I have this dance?
The lyrics of "Can I Have This Dance" by Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron are a romantic invitation to dance, symbolizing a commitment to be there for each other through thick and thin. The song starts with the couple taking each other's hand and getting ready to take their first step, and by the end of the song, they have become inseparable, believing that they were meant to be together.
The lines "It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding someone like you, It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do" convey the idea that the connection between the couple is rare and special, like catching lightning. They understand that they are lucky to have found each other and that they shouldn't take it for granted. The couple promises to never forget each other and to keep dancing wherever they go next, representing their commitment to each other.
The chorus "And with every step together, we just keep on getting better, so can I have this dance" highlights how the couple is growing as they dance. They are learning about each other and discovering new things they never knew about each other. They are celebrating their love and the journey they are on together. The song ends with the couple acknowledging that their love can survive any obstacle, be it mountains or oceans, and that they were meant to dance through life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand, take a breath
Come with me, and let's take a deep breath. We don't want to miss a moment of this dance.
Pull me close and take one step
Bring me close to you and lead me in a step, showing that you're confident and in control.
Keep your eyes locked on mine
Focus on me and the present moment. Let everything else fade away.
And let the music be your guide
Let the rhythm and emotion of the music inspire your movements and connection with me.
Won't you promise me
Can I ask you for a promise?
(Now won't you promise me
I really need you to make this promise to me.
That you'll never forget)
Promise me that you'll always remember this moment and the connection we share.
We'll keep dancing
Even after this dance is over, we'll continue to stay connected and dance together.
(To keep dancing)
We'll make an effort to continue to spend time together and maintain our relationship.
Wherever we go next
No matter what happens in the future, we'll always have this moment and the feelings we share.
It's like catching lightning
Finding someone as special as you is rare, like catching lightning in a bottle.
The chances of finding someone like you
The odds of meeting someone who makes me feel the way you do are slim, but somehow we found each other.
It's one in a million
Finding love like this is rare and almost impossible, but somehow it happened for us.
The chances of feeling the way we do
It's not just about meeting someone special, but also feeling a deep connection and love for them.
And with every step together
As we dance together, our love and connection grows stronger with each passing moment.
We just keep on getting better
Our relationship is constantly improving and we continue to learn and grow together.
So can I have this dance
I want to spend this moment with you, and share this beautiful experience together.
(Can I have this dance)
I want to make sure you're fully present and engaged, and that we don't miss a moment of this dance.
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
Trust me and let me guide you on this dance. I'll make sure you're safe and we have a great time together.
And every turn will be safe with me
You can trust me as we move through the steps of this dance. I have your back and will keep you safe.
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
Don't worry about making mistakes or getting things wrong. We'll navigate this dance together and have fun, even if we fall.
You know I'll catch you threw it all
I'll be there to support you and pick you up if you stumble or fall. You can count on me.
And you can't keep us apart
No matter what obstacles come our way, our love and connection will keep us together.
(Even a thousand miles,
Even if we're separated by distance,
Can't keep us apart)
Our love is strong enough to withstand the challenges of distance and time.
'Cause my heart is
My love for you is so strong,
(Cause my heart is)
It comes straight from my heart,
Wherever you are
And it will always be with you, no matter where you go or what you do.
Oh no mountains too high enough
No obstacle is too great to keep us apart.
Oceans too wide
Even if we're separated by vast distances,
'Cause together or not
We'll stay connected to each other, whether we're physically together or not.
Our dance won't stop
Our love and connection will continue, and we'll always be dancing together in some way.
Let it rain, let it pour
Even when things in life get tough or challenging,
What we have is worth fighting for
Our love and connection is so valuable and important, and we won't give up on it.
You know I believe
I have complete faith and trust in our relationship,
That we were meant to be
And I know in my heart that we're meant to be together, no matter what happens in life.
Can I have this dance
This moment with you is so special and important to me, and I want to fully embrace it.
Can I have this dance
Let's make sure we don't miss a moment of this dance together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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One of the most beautiful songs ever!
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Thank you so much!!! This is the version I’m going to listen to from now on!!!
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❤❤a
@AlfredDelmundo3
I want this song to be my first dance at my wedding❤❤
@rebekahdenio5552
Amen
@jessicamontaperto810
Same here!.
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I appreciate you putting the lyrics in the description.