Monday Music Moment, Vol. 8

It's so hard to believe that February is almost over...does anyone else feel like this year is flying by already?

For today's Monday Music Moment, I thought I'd bring you an interesting video I heard about on the radio and then looked up myself. This lovely little ten year old girl's name is Maria Aragon, and she's of Filipino descent, but was born and raised in Canada. Her cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" has gotten the attention of many people, including the Lady herself, who has since spoken with Maria and asked her to duet with her when she comes to Toronto on her tour.

Exciting stuff! Now, I'm going to step out onto that conservative limb and say that while this song is very pretty, I'm not a huge fan just because of the message that it sends. Believing in yourself is great (that part of the song I really take no issue at all with), however, I'm not of the school of thought that sexual orientation is something one is "born" into. It's just my opinion, backed by my religious foundation. However, the most "charged" line of the song isn't included in Maria's rendition, which is appropriate considering she's only ten.

Beliefs aside, enjoy the song. It's an incredible showcase of this young lady's talent, and I feel confident that we'll see more of her in the future. I'm going to post only the lyrics of the song that she sings; if you're interested in looking up the other lyrics, feel free to google it! :)

My momma told me when I was young

We're all born superstars

She combed my hair and put my lipstick on

In the glass of her boudoir

There's nothing wrong with loving who you are

She said 'cause He made you perfect, babe

So hold your head up and you'll go far

Listen to me when I say

I'm beautiful in my way

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

Baby, I was born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was...

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Give yourself prudence and love your friends

Subway kid, rejoice the truth

In the religion of the insecure

I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin

Believe capital H-I-M

I love my life, I love this record, and

Mi amore vole fe yah*

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Whether you're broke or evergreen

You're black, white, beige, chola descent

You're Lebanese, you're orient

Whether life's disabilities

Left you outcast, bullied or teased

Rejoice and love yourself today,

'Cause, baby, you were born this way

'Cause you're beautiful in your way

'Cause God makes no mistakes

You're on the right track, baby

you were born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

Baby, I was born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was...

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

My momma told me when I was young

We're all born superstars.

*Loosely translates to something like 'Love cannot exist without trust.'

Oh, and ps...this girl writes all her own chords when she does covers like this. Amazing.

Happy Monday!

♥ Marlee