"Week 1 (Top 100 *2008*)"

[Carmen Rasmusen]

Taylor Swift- Love Story

We were both young when I first saw you.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts:
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.

See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns.
See you make your way through the crowd
and say hello;

Little did I know
That you were Romeo; you were throwing pebbles,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
And I was crying on the staircase,
begging you, 'Please, don't go.'"

And I said,
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story - baby just say 'Yes.'"

So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew.
So close your eyes; escape this town for a little while.
'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said "Stay away from Juliet,"
But you were everything to me; I was begging you, 'Please, don't go,'"

And I said,
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story - baby just say 'Yes.'

Romeo save me - they're tryin' to tell me how to feel;
This love is difficult, but it's real.
Don't be afraid; we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story - baby just say "Yes.'"

Oh, oh.

I got tired of waiting,
Wondering if you were ever comin' around.
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town,

And I said,
"Romeo save me - I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you but you never come.
Is this in thy head? I don't know what to think-"

He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said,
"Marry me, Juliet - you'll never have to be alone.
I love you and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress;
It's a love story - baby just say 'Yes.'"

Oh, oh. Oh, oh.

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you...




I chose this song because the Lyrics mean alot to me. It also has a country feel and I can really relate to Taylor Swift:)

[Paula Abdul]

**** claps hands***

i lov it u surprised me tonight did not know u had it in you

good job

[simon]

Carmen, I have to say....














that was pretty damn good of a performance! Very nice song choice, it fits you and most of all you know how to hit the notes just right. Not the best of this week, but your near the top of the middle group. Look forward to future stuff from you.

[Kara DioGuardi]

Great!
It was way up your alley and you showed us what you got to bring!

Keep up the good work!

[Randy Jackson]

Alright. Alright.

I can't say that I'm really feeling your reasoning as to why you chose the song - but when you have a limited selection, sometimes it's hard.

As far as your performance went, it was good. Not like knock me out of my seat good, but it worked. It worked with that twang you put in your voice, and you sang it well. Can't ask for much more right now, and it should keep you around a bit longer.

But remember sometimes good ain't good enough. So work harder, and see if you can WoW us next time out.

[Jason Mraz]

Alright Carmen!
For me, It was a good performance. Not the best for this night, but wasn't the worst either.