Out Here On My Own

Watching TV tonight and came across some bad Arnold Schwarzenegger movie that I thought was costarring Irene Cara. I was wrong...it was Rae Dawn Chong (sorry Rae).  But it reminded me of one of my favorite movies of all time...."Fame," which came out in 1980. I was 10 years old (actually probably 9), and had my mind set on a career in music and theater. That movie lit me on fire. And Irene Cara's performance of "Out Here On My Own" rocked me to the core. How was it that the 10 year old version of me could know that this song could mean so much to the 44 year old version of me? Somehow, instinctively, I knew that I'd always have the strength I'd need, for whatever comes my way.  I've sung this song on many auditions back in the day, and always got the part. I guess when you feel the lyrics, it comes through.  Just wanted to do a little ode to "Fame" by posting the lyrics, and Ms. Cara's haunting performance, here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4mkRwkQRoQ

Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
Make-believing is hard alone
Out here, on my own

We're always proving
Who we are
Always reaching
For that rising star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own

When I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you

Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears
I dry the tears I've never shown
out here on my own

But when I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you

Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
Out here
On my own