Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This (Official Video)
Inspiration Behind A Moment Like This:
A Moment Like This written for the winner of the first season of American Idol. This once is a lifetime opportunity gave the winner an audience, platform and open door to jump start their music career. Songwriter Jörgen Elofsson and British producer John Reid were commissioned to create a song for the American Idol Season 1 winner. Kelly Clarkson was one of 4 finalist who was eventually chosen to sing A Moment Like This.
Biblical Application:
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”
29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized, Acts 16:29-33.
Exegesis of A Moment Like This:
What if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me? Would you agree?
It’s almost that feeling we’ve met before
So tell me that you don’t think I’m crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now
A singer who is coming one step closer to accomplishing a big dream in life. This goal is within reach. Coming close to the pinnacle of a career achievement.
[Chorus]
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
You have won the American Idol crown. Your search is over. Your dream has come true. Your waiting has ended.
[Verse 2]
Everything changes, but beauty remains
Something so tender, I can’t explain
Well, I may be dreamin’, but ’til I awake
Can we make this dream last forever?
And I’ll cherish all the love we share
This isn’t a dream anymore. This is reality as you have won. Embrace and cherish this accomplishment in life.
[Chorus]
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
This is the moment you have been waiting for your entire life. Winning American Idol will allow you to record an album. This accomplishment will change your life.
Could this be the greatest love of all?
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall (Fall)
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment
Suggesting the need for a support system moving forward. Take this special achievement and make the most of it.
[Chorus]
Like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
This is a crowning moment that you’ll never forget. This is the kiss of success. Your moment has arrived.
[Outro]
Oh, like this (A moment like)
Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Oh, like this
The thoughts that go through a winner’s mind as they take the podium to express how they feel about winning.
Final Thoughts:
One of my crowning moments in life was learning that I would become the Store Manager of the Michael Jordan Golf Shop at O-Hare International Airport. For my first 3 months as manager, I set new monthly records of profits, making over $150,000 my final month overseeing this modest Pro Shop across from Gate B7. While I enjoyed this time immensely, God called me to attend seminary. Subsequently, Leanne and I moved from Chicago in 1997 to the East Coast. I cherish these memories from my past, but I press on to take hold of God’s next calling in my life.
by Jay Mankus
