I became a fan of this amazing lady when I got to watch (and listened) her sing on YouTube. I was only curious about this reality talent search contestant who became a popular talk on the web. So I searched for her audition performance. And wow, I mean WOW! I really cried when I heard her sing - I didn't know why. It may sound stupid but when I heard her singing "I Dreamed A Dream," it's like someone was giving voice to my (and to many people's) sorrows or whatever you call it - all those emotions that were best kept hidden than expressed and get ridiculed or exploited.
Perhaps, in ways I couldn't really articulate, I've emphatized with this woman who was looked upon by her humble appearance. Sometimes, people loathed innocence and simplicity - half-wanting to feel good with the comparison, half-jealous why some people remained uncorrupted despite the hardships of life...
Watching Susan Boyle triumphed over the narrow-mindedness of the audience was also empowering. It reminded us not to look or act like everybody else just to belong and not to trade natural traits for sophistication just to win the world. Of course, the unlikely singing sensation also did some things that were not natural for her. She came out of her shell and took the risk of being mocked and hurt by people - telling us that taking risks is important when there are some things in life that we want to improve. A little change wouldn't hurt.
Although Susan Boyle's audition number on the reality talent search was enough to win me over, I also did some research on her life and found out that she had learning difficulties and was always bullied when she was a child then later, struggled for work as an adult. It must have been hard living her life. There was no wonder why she sang her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream so perfectly - all her bitterness and frustrations have been poured into that song to make a masterpiece.
And so now that Susan Boyle was no longer the woman with frizzy hair and homely appearance, I am anticipating. I have said in my blogs that I wouldn't deny that right of hers for self-improvement. Maybe her next singing performance will no longer be as stunning as her Les Misables piece in terms that she had already proven her great talent, went into a little make-over, and even caught the interest of famous people like Oprah Winfrey and Barrack Obama. I am looking forward to her next singing moment on television because I would love to see the new Susan Boyle and how the changes in her life have affected her and the rest of the world. And of course, I would love to hear that heavenly voice again.
Inspire me one more time and I will proudly say that I am a certified Susan Boyle fan!
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