American Idol Songwriting Contest Entry - "The Idol In Me"

Every season, American Idol hosts a contest to find a song for the winner to sing that reflects their journey from obscurity to stardom. "The Idol in Me" is singer/songwriter Ben Lerman's entry into the 2009 American Idol Songwriting Contest.

The Idol in Me
© Ben Lerman

CHORDS
(Verse 2X)
A D E A
F#m F#m D E
(Chorus 2X)
D E C#m F#m
D E C#m F#m
D E F#m/D/E
(1st time) E E G G
D D
(2nd time) D E F/G/A
*something like that anyway*

LYRICS
I had a hole that I needed to fill
It was something deep within
I could not be satisfied until
I was willing to fill it in

It hurt at first I feared the worst
My nerves all clenched in a ball
Then it felt so good I understood
That I needed to take it all
I had to take it all

I look back now at the boy in me
Nervously planting his seed
Im on my knees, and I can feel deeply
That there is an Idol in me

Like a volcano that finally erupts
The boy inside me has his day
Hell never stop, no hell never give up
No hell just keep plugging away

A little nervous a little shy
Not sure just what he has found
But there is no obstacle to stop this guy
That he cant cant reach around
Hes gonna reach around

I look back now at the boy in me
Eagerly planting his seed
Im on my knees, and humbled I can see
That there is an Idol in me
There is an American Idol deep inside of me

Category:

Music

Tags:

• american idol
• songwriting
• contest
• songwriting contest
• ben lerman

[SouthPacificBen]

Scandalous!!!

Good stuff Mr Lerman, I'm glad you and KATG found each other because you crack me way the fuck up. You need to hurry up and get "My Name Is Ben Lerman" on the Youtubes, that one's pure genius to the max dude. To the max!!!

[benlermanvideos]

thanks ben! working on finding a director to make a proper video for "my name is ben lerman"

[Twingle96]

you copied the tune and the rythym!!!!!!!!!!!

[benlermanvideos]

Um... Nope. Nothing is copied. But thanks for your concerns.

[bobbysiugirl]

Oh my freaking god ... this is the best song ever!

[electronica1985]

LOL!!! Brilliance!

..I'm in love...

[apikorus]

Good lord you're adorable Ben. Thank you. Found you through KATG and you have been awe-inspiring

[TheAAAndi]

I love the song and also your voice!

Two notes:

- Don't sing to low

- Buy a real guitar!

[CountFruFru]

I thank you and KATG! This is fucking fantastic!

-Lovezz from Norway

[madinthemoon]

Why have I not seen this yet?? That was absolutely amazing!! And you kept it relatively subtle the whole time... brilliant!

[Twingle96]

ya........... they didnt have a contest this season for some reason........ but try again next year!!!!!!!!

[mandyxalwaysxknows]

what a gorgeous song!