I came in late and missed some parts but what I did see was off-the-charts aMAZing!!! What a fun, cool idea… can Lupe come up with all his themes for lives?? lol
Dear friends, what an emotional rollercoaster it is being a David Archuleta fan, am I right?! Not that I’d change a thing of course. 🙂
For me, this week went from trepidation and angst anticipating David sharing his truth on national television to bursting with pride over his honesty and openness and then to sheer glee over that amazing “fan mail” insta live yesterday … then, rinse repeat the first two for Nightline, lol.
I confess, after following David so closely for 13 years now, I’ve been under the mistaken impression I “knew” him — when he didn’t even truly know himself a lot of that time. So many questions swirl through my head now.
I mean, do any of us really know ourselves? Can a single label capture any of us? And most importantly, is this your favourite era for David’s hair?
Seriously though, watching both the Good Morning America and Nightline segments, I was struck by so many things.
That his song Numb (and basically all the songs he’s ever written) take on even deeper meaning now. That maybe David’s been screaming from the rooftops for us to truly SEE him all this time. (I mean, he did choose True Colours, Broken — and PRIDE, for heaven’s sake — for the BEGIN. album!)
In the Nightline segment, it broke my heart to hear him say he thought at one point it would be better for everyone if he weren’t here. It literally pains me to even type that sentence.
Not gonna lie. It angers me that the pressure to live a straight life and conform to certain community/religious norms steal so much joy and energy and self-worth from the lives of so many wonderful people — David being one of them. I was glad he mentioned he’s learning to love himself. [I may have screamed YES!!!! at the screen, in fact. 🙂 ]
And I so admire that even though he’s such a private person, he still wants to come out and share his truth because he knows others are going through the same struggle with their faith and sexuality. This moves me to even more tears. He’s literally saving lives. And by coming to terms with his own truth, he’ll save his own.
I know we all want the absolute best for David and feel he deserves all the happiness in the world. So to see him happy and relaxed opening years’ old fan mail 🙂 was the up-ride on this emotional rollercoaster, for sure.
I’d been having a terrible day when finally I saw the notification that David was doing a live and I joined literally at the moment he was opening my gift (the “cereal killer” spoon, lol). Day turned immediately around as only David can do. I can’t even remember when I sent it, lol, and was HOWLINGGG that instead of reading my note, David read and shared the washing instructions. Oh. My. Heck. Classic David, am I right?!
Anywayyyyys — let’s hope he does more of those fan-mail lives… pure joy!
My hope for David is that this Pride month sparks a deeper love and pride in himself. For the remarkable person he is, how he shares his considerable gifts with the world, how he enriches people’s lives, and how he’s perfect in God’s eyes — and ours 🙂 — just the way he is.
How about you guys??! Thoughts? Rollercoaster stories?
Full disclosure: I meant to post this earlier but got consumed by all the beautiful, supportive comments on David’s post today. I have blisters from liking so many of them.
My heart is full from seeing so much well-deserved love flowing his way.
Reading his post, I couldn’t be more proud to be a fan of his. I’m pretty sure, if you’re here, you feel the same way.
Over the years, he’s been so honest about his therapy and struggles with self-esteem, but when I read the line, “I’ve tried for almost 20 years to try and change myself,” my heart shattered. Inside, I’m sure we were all screaming, “YOU DON’T NEED TO CHANGE A THING, DAVID!!!!”
And I hope that sharing these very private struggles publicly is an important step in helping him fully love and accept everything about himself. I also hope he feels a weight’s been lifted off his shoulders.
What I read many times in so many comments was that his words helped people feel seen and may even help save lives. I hope that gives him strength to carry on, live his truth and find all the happiness he so deserves.
I just wish we were all at a concert of his tonight so we could cheer the roof off for him.
How about you guys?? Feel free to share. Or not. {{{{{{group hug}}}}}
This song has literally been stuck in my head since it came out. And now THIS???!!!
Dang you, Archuleta!!!!
j/k zero complaints!!
Anyone else find this video kind of hypnotizing? Mesmerizing?
Seriously though, between the song, the fluffy pillows that look like clouds, and the cool lighting… and, well, David… it put me in some sort of trance. Just me?? mkay 🙂
The melatonin on the cereal though *DEADDDDDDDDD *…. pure genius.
And any video that opens with this image does need to come with a warning label… I mean, COME ON!!!
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK??*
*only critique, should have not worn … the socks 😉
p.s.
Merch ideas for Team Archie:
Archie-branded sleep-aids… sweet but not too sweet:
Pillows as soft and silky as David’s voice:
Puzzles guaranteed to make you want to finish them!
Confession: I didn’t download Losin’ Sleep until this morning because I knew if I heard it at midnight, I’d be up all night. 🙂
But NOW!!! Whoah!!! NOT what I was expecting from the snippet at all, in a good way!! Download/stream etc. HERE.
It is SOOOO catchy! The ear-worminess!! The bop-iosity!! The impulse to make up my own wordsssss!!!
The snippet melody line has been stuck in my head since I first heard it. And the lyrics are simultaneously hilarious and poignant and so relatable. (Is this the first time we’ve heard props to melatonin in a song?? I believe so.)
Speaking of belieb 🙂 … the song reminds me a bit of my fellow Canuck but (sorry Beebs) with better vocals… it also reminds me of this cover David did a while back….
I been losing sleep over you Nothing works for me no matter what I do You been living rent-free in my head Now I’m tossing, turning in my queen-sized bed Maybe I was in too deep, that’s on me You used to be the one that gave me peace, but Now I’m losing sleep over you Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh
Another night, another week Red eyes staring at a screen All the stupid scrolling and it’s gonna help me close it (??) And I know it, yeah, I know Turn off the phone and hit the melatonin Turn the lights off on my nightstand, yeah, I’m hoping That I can get some rest But I won’t hold my breath
I been losing sleep over you Nothing works for me no matter what I do You been living rent-free in my head Now I’m tossing, turning in my queen-sized bed Maybe I was in too deep, that’s on me You used to be the one that gave me peace, but Now I’m losing sleep over you Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh
Now I’m losing my mind, my time Stuck here thinking maybe girl you really were Right to leave me, now it’s eating my alive Hate being alone and too much melatonin You won’t hit me back ’cause we ain’t even friend-zoning Wish I could get some rest (yeah) But I won’t hold my breath
I been losing sleep over you Nothing works for me no matter what I do You been living rent-free in my head Now I’m tossing, turning in my queen-sized bed Maybe I was in too deep, that’s on me You used to be the one that gave me peace, but Now I’m losing sleep over you Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh
Turn off the phone and hit the melatonin Turn the lights off on my nightstand, yeah, I’m hoping That I can get some rest But I won’t hold my breath
I been losing my sleep over you I been losing sleep over you
We’ve been nothing but nice and he chooses to hit us with THIS??
To slay us with an acoustic version of an already awesome track… where he dips and doodles his voice through the stratosphere until we just can’t take much more.
In a room with acoustics that sound like they were designed just for him… I’m guessing clouds for walls and butterfly wings on the ceiling.
Completely unfair, all of it!!! And he has the nerve to get a snazzy new haircut for the occasion?! hmmmpfttt the sheer nerve!!!
brb need to go replay to see just how cruel it all is…..
I knew Be That For You would be good but it’s sooooooooo goood!!!!
Love the groovy dancy vibe… his voice ‘natch… the cool base line… that little stop before the chorus drives up again (I love that in songs, no idea why haha)
And that cover photo!!! Perfection!!! (Although they might’ve talked him into losing the jacket for a partial wet T-shirt look… throw the fans a CRUMB, David!!! hahaha (did I just say that out loud??)
Is it ok if I say this? Cause every time I look in your eyes I… feel like I’m wasting The perfect moment To say I’m all in
You’ve got my heart Right in your hands I wanna stay here forever Please let me know What it would take To be your forever
Can I be that for ya? Can I be the one that’s always on your mind Be the someone that you feel like wasting time with I’ll do anything and everything I can Just to be that Just to be that Can I be that for ya?
When your head’s underwater You’re sinking in can’t seem to catch your breath (Eh)
I’ll be there beside you Lifting you up When it’s too much I’ll be that place When you need to hide I’ll bring you the shelter When you’re unsure I’ll be your steady Come on tell me
Can I be that for ya? Can I be the one that’s always on your mind Be the someone that you feel like wasting time with I’ll do anything and everything I can Just to be that Just to be that Can I be that for ya? Can I be that for ya?
You’ve got my heart right in your hands I wanna stay here forever Please let me know what it would take To be your forever
Can I be that for ya? Can I be the one that’s always on your mind Be the someone that you feel like wasting time with I’ll do anything and everything I can Just to be that Just to be that
Can I be that for ya? Can I be the one that’s always on your mind Be the someone that you feel like wasting time with I’ll do anything and everything I can Just to be that Just to be that Can I be that for ya?
We all know how David makes our Christmases the holly jolliest… and now he’s doing the same for Easter!!
First, his beautiful collab with Vocal Point (and love the baritone’s voice who shares the lead with him… Mr. Yaphet Bustos (who’s from Chile btw!)….
Then the AMAZINGLY AWESOME I Know He Lives release & videoooooo
Then the incredibly moving and uplifting StageIt concert last night… I mean, besides the soulful, reverent songs we had such classic David moments as not pushing the “live” button so that he sang the whole first song thinking the show had started (*dyingggg *), Clark Kentchuleta on & off with the cool specs, Archuleap over the cords…
And in between songs, David sharing some of his questions and feelings about times when he struggles to feel closer to God… WHO else could pack so much amazingness into under an hour (which always zooms by so fast it literally feels like 5 mins).
And so many new peeps in the chat before hand, from France & other countries… very cool!!! What were your favourite moments??
Then this bust-out-the-charisma performance with the Millennial Choirs that felt like it was right out of a movie musical (David comes in about 33 mins in & is prominently featured throughout the cool behind-the-scenes clips near the end… thx. Janey for the heads up!!)
And in between all of those ArchuRiches, we have:
This awesome insta live… which already has 24K+ views because I guess we missed him! lol
David winning Best Male Artist at the Stagie Awards! Here’s his acceptance speech with A+++ coiffure #teamfluffeh:
Wow! It is an honor to have won Male Artist of the Year at the first annual Stagie Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted!!! @Stageitpic.twitter.com/1AYDrGeBL2
