Guy Sebastian is taller, stronger, better.
by David Sudjiman ~ August 19th, 2007. Filed under: Music, Opinion.It was a cold Sunday afternoon while we went back from lunch. The day was coloured grey with rain. Driving closer to home, the radio played Taller, Stronger, Better by Guy Sebastian. It was always nice to listen to his music as it always contains good message.
I actually never heard this song before but my guessed was right. This song has a very powerful message to lift people spirit up, wakening the consciousness that we can always try to be taller, stronger, and better.
Guy Sebastian is known as the earliest Australian Idol winner while up until this day maintains his existence to deliver good message in his songs. He won the first Australian Idol and his debut album Just As I Am won six times platinum.
This devout Christian believer once had a rough time when some people accused that he was homosexual. He pressed on and continue to go on. This is the quality of a person we desperately want to see. If we want to see a true quality of a person, try to step on his toe and crush it. Then he is going to crack and you are going to see what comes out from him. Apparently, Guy Sebastian is taller, stronger, and better. Tough time won’t last, tough people do.
And here is the lyrics for you to ponder. (taken from http://www.findlyrics.com/guy_sebastian/taller__stronger__better)
Taller, Stronger, Better Lyrics
Album: Closer To The Sun (2006)
I’ve met the darkness
been held by the night
Lonely was there in my arms
I’ve been with broken
I’ve stared in her eyes
Emptiness left me this scar
But I heard Your voice, calling me out of the cold
Chorus
Now I can live again
I have been chosen to run with the wind
I can go higher
I know I can soar
I’m taller, Stronger, better than before
I’ve walked through fire
So I could become
all that You said I could be
Now my breath has a reason
My sky has a sun
cause in You I’ve found
all that I need
Your touch revived me
It was Your love that opened my eyes
Chorus
Now i can live again
I have been chosen to run with the wind
I can go higher
I know I can soar
I’m taller, stronger, better than before
I broke throught the rain
Stood through the storm
Now I know I’ll remain I can do the impossible
I can reach the unreachable
It’s my time
I will rise
and live…
Chorus
Now I can live again
I have been chosen to run with the wind
I can go higher
I know I can soar
I’m taller, stronger, better than before
August 19th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
I think hes fantastic
a really underrated talented singer and songwriter
in this country for no reason at all
August 19th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Guy is the best singer that Australia has ever produced in my opinion.
His songwriting, singing and everything about Guy is absolutely outstanding.
He is my Inspiration…& Taller Stronger Better is a very inspirational song with a tremendously powerful message
August 19th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Guy Sebastian is such an all round,unique talented musician! Love him and this song dearly xxx
August 31st, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Guy Sebastian is one of the most superb live artists I have ever had the pleasure of seeing and hearing. As one orchestral member mentioned, he tells a story every time he sings. There appears to be only one drawback, and that is he is an innate musician FIRST and FOREMOST, which means he can just about sing anything, and the ‘purists’ don’t want that. They want a rock, pop, or RnB etc singer, not one who can sing jazz, gospel, anthems, rock, soul & the rest with the same sublime talent. The thousands who attend his concerts are VERY happy with his diverse ability.
August 31st, 2007 at 6:02 pm
btw mentioning ‘different’, and Taller Stronger Better. The ‘normal’ radio stations are a bit ‘toey’ about playing Guy’s ballads etc - because he is a committed Christian, and a unique person in his thinking. I am very sad however to find that many Christian radio stations won’t play songs such as this one either! Surely not jealousy? I know they give The Fray and others airplay, and with beautiful songs such as this one, if THEY won’t play it, who will? I do think many MANY of their music management should reconsider their plays. He IS a role model, and he tries hard - and that to me is enough reason to give his music time, when its as vivid and incredible as this song. After all, WITHOUT almost any airplay, the song went Gold!
October 2nd, 2007 at 8:03 am
I love Taller Stronger Better - it is one of the ’show stoppers’ at his concerts…
he rips my guts out everytime I hear him sing that song LIVE - he is an unbelievable performer and I just love him!
Will be catching him live at The Palms at the Crown in Melbourne on 26 Oct - although he is performing all through October in Melb, Sydney and Adelaide!
I just cant wait!!!
October 26th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
I LOVE GUY SEBASTIAN SO MUCH….HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUY….
January 24th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Guy is an amazing musician and his personality is just as amazing. He is the most caring and lovely person I have ever met. His music is so uplifting and fun!