Finale - Winning Idol Song

[David Archuleta]

Do I Make You Proud
Taylor Hicks

I've never been
The one to raise my hand
That was not me
And now that's who I am
Because of you
I am standing tall
My heart is full
Of endless gratitude
You were the one
The one to guide me through
Now I can see
And I believe
It's only just beginning

This is what we dream about
But the only question with me now
Is do I make you proud
Stronger than I've ever been now
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud

I guess I?ve learned
To question is to grow
That you still have faith
Is all I need to know
I?ve learned to love
My selfish part of me
And I?ve learned to
Walk on the road I believe

Everybody needs to rise up
Everybody needs to be loved
To be loved
Everybody need to rise on
Everybody needs to be loved, to be loved

This is what we dream about
But the only question with me now
Is do I make you, do I make you proud
This is what we dream about
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud
Stronger than I've ever been
Never been afraid of standing out

Do I make you proud
Do I make you proud

I'm actually choosing between 2 songs, but decided to go with "Do I Make You Proud" because I think this songs fits my voice better.

[Simon Cowell]

Great choice u did great

[Randy Jackson]

I loved it. So sad that this season is coming to an end. Loved watching you guys progress through the weeks.

[Kara DioGuardi]

This is the best choice for you. (I hate TH) BUT you pulled it off David... You have had such a Journey. Starting out picking versions of yourself singing to really growing up and killing the last couple of weeks. Goodluck!