Week 1 (Top 100 2008)

[Danny Gokey]

"Angels On The Moon"- Thriving Ivory

Do you dream
That the world will know your name
So tell me your name
And do you care
About all the little things
Or anything at all
I want to feel
All the chemicals inside
I want to feel
I want a sunburn
Just to know that I'm alive
To know I'm alive

Chorus
And don't tell me if I'm dying
'Cause I don't want to know
If I can't see the sun
Maybe I should go
Don't wake me 'cause I'm dreaming
Of angels on the moon
Where everyone you know
Never leaves too soon

And do you believe
In the day that you were born
Tell me do you believe
And do you know
That every day's the first
Of the rest of your life

Chrous

This is to one last day in the shadows
And to know a brother's love
This is to New York City angels
And the rivers of our blood
This is to all of us
To all of us

Don't tell me if I'm dying
'Cause I don't want to know
If I can't see the sun
Maybe I should go
Don't wake me 'cause I'm dreaming
Of angels on the moon
Where everyone you know
Never leaves too soon

Yeah you can tell me all your thoughts
About the stars that fill polluted skies
And show me where you run to
When no one's left to take your side
But don't tell me where the road is
'Cause I just don't want to know
I know I don't want to know

And don't tell me if I'm dying
Don't tell me if I'm dying, yeah
Don't tell me if I'm dying

Video-


I chose this song because the lyrics and singing are both heart-felt and emotional and I can really relate to the meaning of the song. I slowed down the tempo a little to help emphasize my own personal touch on the song. I hope you guys like it.

[Kara DioGuardi]

I really like this song.
It was an okay choice. But I won't be remembering it.
I think you will be around for awhile. So next week make me go WOW, he's a star!

[Randy Jackson]

Alright.

I really enjoy the song. Thriving Ivory did a wonderful job with it. But as your first song of a new season, I thought it was a little too slow - to the point that it took away from the fact that you can sing.

So like on a scale of 1 to 10, Singing a 6, Song Choice a 3 ...

I know you can do better.

[Jason Mraz]

I agree with Kara. It wasn't the best song choice and I think you have still something there. For me, it was just an OK. But definitely, you're safe this week.

[simon]

Well Danny, as you know I'm probably the hardest judge to please and I'll have to say that was a bad choice in choosing this song. It was way too slow for your first song and it bored me to tears, it could affect your placing, however you should be able to slide through to the next round at least.

[Paula Abdul]

****sips coke***

Danny i love you u know that but I'm sorry i will have to agree with the other Judges the song was not right for you next week pls come hard i know u can do it let America see that you are a star

i could just kiss you........