The simplest things make me so emotional

I admit it. I watch Australian Idol. I don't see it as a pop/karaoke contest. Having a background and being trained in classical singing, I know what it takes - the effort and hard work - to be any good at singing. To get out there and attempt to do something with the voice you've been given, and get some sort of recognition, is what everyone seeks. (Stupidly, I didn't take the opportunity when it was presented to me.)

So tonight I'm watching and I'm impressed with most of the contestants. Normally, I really don't have a clue who I think may have more than a lotto chance of winning, but Anthony Callea actually made me cry tonight.

He sang a song called The Prayer, by Andrea Bocelli (and Celine Dion). Not only did he sing both parts of the duet, he also sang it in English and Italian. Just blew me away. The kid has amazing talent!

The Prayer

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go,
And help us to be wise, in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe...

La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light

Nel cuore resterà
And hold it in our hearts

A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night

L'eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera

Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è

When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place

Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giuztizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo de pace e di fraternità

La forza che ci dai
We ask that life be kind

E' il desierio che
And watch us from above

Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find

Intorno e dentro a sé
Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer

Just like every child
Just like every child

Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salverà