As I unsteadily climbed up a few steps leading to the stage, I caught myself right before tripping in front of a decently large crowd. This isn't a good start. How am I suppose to continue to the stage and sing in front of all these people? I hesitated as I walked up to the microphone and waited for my accompanist to start playing the song. Am I going to start the song off with the right pitch? Will I panic in the middle of the song and forget my lyrics? I closed my eyes for a quick second and mentally made the audience disappear The song began and I opened my mouth, praying that something, anything, will come out. As I started singing, my nerves began to settle and I finally calmed down. Ah, here comes a high note. Breathe.
I recall practicing in front of the mirror the night before. I was my only audience. I found that more comforting. However, that wasn't going to help me get over my fear. I mean, I have sung in front of people before, but they were my friends and the numbers were not nearly as large. The other time I sang was during my 8th grade talent show. The only difference was it was a duet with my best friend; but this time I was on my own, and I felt that everyone in the audience suddenly turned into a judge.
As I approached the end of my song, I realized that I had wasted my time worrying when I could have been enjoying my own performance. I ended the last note with a smile on my face, finally feeling at peace with myself.
Lara Hattab
Writer
Bellaire High School
Houston, TX
You did great! I think your blog should've included the name of the song you sang, which I happen to know- Skinny Love. You could've included your experience of you singing the lyrics(adding more detail on what the song was), the emotions rushing, and ending off subtly with the title. And that was my version of Skinny Love!
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing singer; show that within your blog. Very good lead!