Mignogna also auditioned for the role of Orochimaru on Naruto, however he lost the part to his best friend Steven Blum. It should be noted that the producers originally wanted him to play the part but Viz Media rejected him.
Mignogna is also one of the most featured voice-over actors on Youtube with over 200 videos featuring either him, his songs or another aspect of himself. Mignogna also appeared on Star Search in 1993 singing a song called "Worth Waiting For". He also has 3 albums, "If These Walls Could Talk" from 1993, "Selah: Music For The Quiet Time", and "Metafiction."
Source: Wikipedia
Vic is currently working on a new series called ADV's Macross.
The Great Pretender
Vic Mignogna Lyrics
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Like a child without a care?
Do you fear the things you love?
Do you seek the things you fear?
When the world comes crashin' down
Do you just smile and say
I am the great pretender (oh yeah)
Oh I'll just float away and let the waves keep
Pullin' me in
I'll just hang out here and watch the world pass
Over my head
Because I still believe in
All of the things you said.
Well are you searchin' for the truth
But all you come across is lies?
Someone sabatoged your room
Left all the answers in disguise
When the world comes crashin' down
Do you just smile and say
I am the great pretender (oh yeah)
Willing to dream forever
Oh I just float away and let the waves keep
Pullin' me in
I'll just hang out here and watch the world pass
Over my head
Because I still believe in
All of the things you said.
Why do I try?
Whoaoh why do I try?
Yeah why do I try?
Oh I am the great pretender (Oh yeah)
Willin' to dream forever
Whoa right now I said I am the great
I am the great
I am the great pretender
And oh I just float away
And let the waves keep
Pullin' me in
I'll just hang out here and watch the world pass
Over my head
Becuase I still beleive in
All of the things you said, yeah, yeah, whoa right now I said
I am the great pretender, yeah
You know that
I am the great pretender, hey ya know what I'm sayin' is
I still beleive in
All of the things you said
Oh, all of the things you said.
The lyrics to "The Great Pretender" by Vic Mignogna explore the theme of escapism and living in a world of illusions. The singer questions if the listener is wandering through life without any fear or care, seeking the things they fear and fearing the things they love. The lyrics reflect a sense of confusion and disillusionment, with the world crashing down around the singer as they just smile and pretend that everything is okay. They believe that they are the "great pretender," willing to dream forever and float away while the world passes over their head. Although they are searching for the truth, all they come across is lies, and they still believe in all of the things that were said even if they seem impossible.
The song is open to interpretation, but it is clear that the singer is struggling to come to grips with reality and is using fantasy to cope. The theme of the song is relatable with anyone going through a tough time, and the lyrics offer comfort to anyone who'd needed to escape reality, even if just for a little while. The song ends on a hopeful note as the singer proclaims that they are the great pretender who still believes in all the things that were said.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wander through this life
Like a child without a care?
Are you aimlessly going through life without any worries or responsibilities?
Do you fear the things you love?
Do you have fears and doubts about the things that bring you joy and happiness?
Do you seek the things you fear?
Do you actively pursue the things that scare or intimidate you?
When the world comes crashin' down
Do you just smile and say
In times of crisis, do you maintain a positive attitude and keep a smile on your face?
I am the great pretender (oh yeah)
Willing to dream forever!
Oh I'll just float away and let the waves keep
Pullin' me in
I'll just hang out here and watch the world pass
Over my head
Because I still believe in
All of the things you said.
I am someone who pretends to be okay with things, even if I'm not. I am willing to dream and avoid tough situations. I'll let life happen and not try to exert control over it. I'll wait for things to pass me by and look to others for guidance and direction.
Well are you searchin' for the truth
But all you come across is lies?
Are you trying to find honest answers, but keep encountering deceitful or false information?
Someone sabotaged your room
Left all the answers in disguise
Someone has intentionally tampered with your environment, making it difficult to discover the truth or solve problems.
Why do I try?
Whoaoh why do I try?
Yeah why do I try?
Why bother putting in the effort or trying to change anything if things never seem to go right?
Oh I am the great pretender (Oh yeah)
Willin' to dream forever
Whoa right now I said I am the great
I am the great
I am the great pretender
And oh I just float away
And let the waves keep
Pullin' me in
I'll just hang out here and watch the world pass
Over my head
Becuase I still beleive in
All of the things you said, yeah, yeah, whoa right now I said
I am the great pretender, yeah
You know that
I am the great pretender, hey ya know what I'm sayin' is
I still beleive in
All of the things you said
Oh, all of the things you said.
I continually pretend to be someone I'm not and am willing to keep dreaming without actually taking action. I'll let the universe take over and not really participate in life. I still hold onto the ideas and beliefs that others have given me and trust them above my own instincts and senses.
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clarnetplayer07
I love this song and it sounds a lot like Vic singing even if it's not him singing it. It's still a good song!
Gerald Chinyamunzore
honestly, i had the same file from limewire years ago too.. i believe there were a LOT of us believing it was Vic Mignogna, alllll these years :P it was just a mistake. at least now, i know it was Jon Frederic Band and i'll be sure to check their music out ^^
Sleepyhead
Jon actually sounds a lot like Todd Haberkorn XD
Barbie Doll
honestly i think i got it on limewire years ago XD
xXdyinginside32Xx
wats the song in da beginning? great song, good job:) 5/5 *
AnimalMad
great ^^ but may i ask wat anime is 3.50?
Ginny Willis
@animalmad29 It's fanart of Tsusuki and Hisoka from Descendants of Darkness/Yami No Matsuei, I believe....
bng2
how did you get this?
A. Fakelastname
@SqualoSuperbia i think it sounds like his singing voice
Barbie Doll
ive been tryna figure that out myself sorry