SongsThanksgiving is right around the corner. A special time spent with family and friends, as we all sit down together to enjoy a large feast. But it is also time to reflect on the things in our lives that we should be thankful for. Whether we are thankful for our health, good fortune in our lives, or being grateful to have a steady income, we should all try to find something that makes us feel blessed.

There is a song that David Archuleta sings that expresses how fortunate he feels about a few things in his own life. It is a song he co-wrote for his self-titled debut album, David Archuleta. 

In the song he sings about some of the rough times in his life.  Days when his voice was not there for him because of vocal paralysis. Times when he felt as though a career in music might not happen at all.  But it did happen, everything worked out and I am sure David is thankful about that everyday! 😉  So my song for this week is about how thankful David seems because everything worked out for him afterall. Did you guess it?

The Song of the Week is…

“Works For Me!”

“Works For Me!”was co-written by David Archuleta, Daniel Bedingfield and Toby Lightman for David’s self-titled debut album released on November 11, 2008 in the United States by Jive Records. However, it was only available on the CDs purchased at Wal-Mart.

“Works For Me!” is an upbeat song, in which David sings about a time in his life when things were a bit unsure. Days when he was concerned about not being able to find a song or use his voice to sing it. Days when he wasn’t certain people believed in him. But in the end, everything worked out fine. Not only did he find his voice, but he has been able to use it to attain his dream of singing. Yes, it all worked out for David. Luckily for us fans, he was able to overcome some obstacles and keep singing and entertaining all of us. For that I am sure he is thankful and I am thankful as well, because listening to David sing is something I truly enjoy.

Here is David Archuleta singing “Works For Me!” from his self-titled debut album:

Lyrics for “Works For Me!”

Yeah, yeah, Hmmmmm

No I won’t make up my mind
I’m too good at wastin’ time
And I know, that life is unpredictable
Just never know what I will find

Am I gonna stay, oh no
Am I gonna leave, I don’t think so
I guess you can define me as that kinda guy
Maybe it’s a big mistake
But baby that’s the chance that I’ll take

Chorus:

You say I don’t know what I want
But it worked out just fine
You said it never could be done
But it worked out just fine …. oh
You can say anything you want
But it worked out just fine

If it works for me
Then it works for me
If it works for me
Then it Works For Me

I can’t forget the things you said
Your words keep running through my head
And I know you’re just trying to help me out
Thanks but I’ll follow my heart instead

Am I gonna stay, oh no
Am I gonna leave, I don’t think so
I can’t decide between the left side or the right
Maybe it’s a big mistake
But baby that’s the chance that I’ll take

Oh yeah! You say I don’t know what I want
But it worked out just fine
You said it never could be done
But it worked out just fine .. oh
You can say anything you want
But it worked out just fine

If it works for me
Then it works for me
If it works for me
Then it Works For Me

Bridge:

There were days when a song could not be found
There were days when my voice would make no sound for me … for me
But I don’t worry about it where I’m goin’
‘Cause I know just where I wanna be
And it’s time for you to see

You say I don’t know what I want
But it worked out just fine
You said it never could be done
But it worked out just fine .. oh
You can say anything you want
But it worked out just fine

If it works for me
Then it works for me
If it works for me
Then it Works For Me

A ‘live’ performance of David singing “Works For Me!” from his summer concert tour with Demi Lovato at the Hartford XL Center on June 21, 2009. (I was at this concert!)

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! May we be reminded of all that we have to be thankful for, as we celebrate on Thursday with our family and friends.

Take care all,
Katie

Listen to Song of Last Week.

David Archuleta, the Voice