American Idol 2007 Winner is a Woman

I’m not really a feminist or anything like that. But like I once said, I’m simply an advocate of girl power — of women excelling in what they do, wherever they are. So imagine my delight when I heard (just heard, that’s right, ‘coz I’m in the office when all of this is happening) that Jordin Sparks won in the recently concluded American Idol 2007 over Blake Lewis.

When I first heard her song over at Gann’s, I knew right then that she got the coveted title in the bag. I felt the same feeling when Yeng Constantino won Pinoy Dream Academy, but yeah, okay, that’s a different story. This is American Idol we’re talking about now. And Jordin is like, 17 years old! Way to go girl! :)

Thanks to the ever-reliable Youtube, I was able to watch Jordin Sparks‘ winning song over there. Watching her made me feel the same feeling I had watching Fantasia Barino sing I Believe back in American Idol 2004. Fantasia cried, singing that song. And I did too. Seriously. Haha. Go mush. So yes, that’s how I felt too, watching Jordin sing “This is My Now“. I was teary-eyed. She sang it beautifully, and with so much heart and soul. It’s if she’s one with the song.

“This is my Now”, apparently is a song that bested over “25,000 submissions” received through a song writing competition, and voted over by 500,000 fans. And the song, apprently, is written by an accomplished songwriter, and a pastor. ;)

According to Fox, Krippayne is already an “accomplished” singer-songwriter who “aspires to write songs that reflect life, resonate with people and touch the heart.” In addition to serving as Krippayne’s songwriting partner, Peabody is also an advertising consultant, graphic designer and full-time pastor.

(Which gave the song a whole new meaning to me.) ;)

Hat’s off to Jordin Sparks for raising yet again another pink flag high up in the air. Go girl! :)

Here’s the lyrics of This is my Now sang by Jordin Sparks for American Idol 2007.

This Is My Now - Jordin Sparks
American Idol 2007

There was a time I packed my dreams away
Living in a shell, hiding from myself.
There was a time when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end.
Baby, that was then.
But I am made of more than my yesterdays.

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I had to decide.
Was I gonna play it safe?
Or look somewhere deep inside,
Try to turn the tide.
Find the strength to take that step of faith?

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I have a courage like never before, yeah.
I settled for less, but I’m ready for more.
Ready for more…

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.
This is my now.