Charles' Birthday Song

Get ready to fall in love with Charles....

Charles wrote this song for his girlfriend back at Idol Bootcamp cos he missed her birthday (what with them bein' holed up at OCC for a whole week - no handphones sumore!)

Someone on youtube requested the lyrics to the song, here they are....Charles, the sweetheart that he is, handwrote it in my notebook (must frame, may be worth $$ next time!) on the bus on the way to Bukit Panhjang Plaza on Saturday. Nah....

Charles' Birthday Song

I can guess the lights tonight, are darker in your home

I can see you in the kitchen, eating your birthday cake alone

You don't wanna check your phone anymore, cos every time you do,

All you see's the same old picture laughing back at you

Chorus :

Well tonight I'm sure I'll understand, what loneliness means

I'm sure you'll feel it too when you see Idol commercials on the screen

I close my eyes, I see you standing all alone and so I say

Baby please forgive me, I can't be here today, but happy birthday

You tried to tell me what was loneliness, but I was just a fool

was in Australia when you tried to explain, but I never full understood

Baby the stage lights are blazing but its freezing where I stand

All I'm holding is this microphone, when I wanna hold your hand

Chorus 2 :

Baby for this loneliness, we are each other's cure

So many lovely voices where I'm at, but none as good to hear as yours

I close my eyes and see you crying all alone, so I say

Baby please forgive me, please tell me you're ok, happy birthday.

wahlao. can cry wan when you listen to this song. the lyrics are simple but so heartfelt.

here, watch the vid again and sing along :) now that you have the lyrics!

Thank you Charles for sharing! Your girlfriend musta been on top of the world with such a beautiful song written for her (lucky girl!). I'm sure she more than deserves it, remember folks, its not easy being the other half of an Idol contestant - you're likely to not see your partner for days on end cos the Idol schedule is crazy!

ok, am off to upload vids onto youtube! (ok fine, I admit, am also off to hunt for more Beyonce f1 rocks vids on youtube :))

xoxo, s.

Singapore Idol Top 24 : Charles "Stitch" Wong

In The Shower with :

Charles "Stitch" Wong

(nickname : Homeboy)

Asked to describe himself in 3 words, Charles replies Hardworking, Easygoing and Shy. All of which I believe to be true.

Quick facts about Charles :

Lives in : East

Occupation : Student at SIM, previously from ACSI

Favourite MJ song : Billie Jean

Favourite Judge : Ken

Got a girlfriend? Yes. (aww, I can hear little pre-teen hearts breaking!)

Who does he think will win Idol 3? Farhan.

If music is your first love, what is your second?

I love bboying (breakdance), though I'm not very good at it. I've been training at it even longer than beatboxing, but since I was never really good at it, I decided to try other things (like beatbox). It's easier! =D Nevertheless I still love to train whenever I've got the time and wherever there is an empty floor =D

Of course, its not presentable for tv yet... so don't call me out for a battle, Teddy! =P

Secret Single Behaviour : What do you do on your own that no one knows about?
I love to spam wasabi on my sushi! The more the better... if I don't cry it doesn't count... It must be so hot that not only your nose burns, the inside of your ears will start to burn too. Woohoo!!!!!! It is so tortorous sometimes, but I count it as personal challenge to myself to eat something this spicy and still tell myself "its all in the mind"....Wahaha I must sound like some psycho now

OMG Charles, you DO, do you practice 'UNAGI' like Ross from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.! <--Dougie will get this joke! Btw folks, his answer sparked a whole load of comments from the other guys (they are replied to a main thread, and it was hilarious!)

Make a date with Charles!

Saturday, 29 Aug : The Cathay, 2pm -3 pm

Catch Charles in person at the first Idol roadshow where you get to meet the first group of 12 that will be performing next Wednesday at Piano Show #1.

Monday, 31 Aug : Caldecott Hill, 9am - 930am, 987FM

Tune in to 987FM at 9am to catch Charles' first radio interview, alongside Jannah, Frances and MJ.

Wednesday, 2 Sept : Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Studio 1

Singapore Idol Piano Show #1, 8pm and The Results Show later at 10pm, on Channel 5.

Charles will be up first, singing Howie Day's "Collide". Good luck babe!

summerr's take :

I've found Charles to be really talented and hardworking. He's one of the pioneer beatboxers in Singapore and even offers tutorials to those who are just starting out. Aside from that, he plays a mad guitar and can sing both English and Chinese songs.

In person, he's quiet and humble. But I'm sure once you get to know him, he's probably a real riot. Beatboxing may give him his edge, but he knows that he has to be versatile in order to win Idol. His vocals aren't powerhouse, but he can definitely carry a tune better than most.

Check out these 2 videos :

1. Charles' own take on Ne-yo's "Closer", I really like this one.

2. A vid Charles made with Douglas (his BFF in Idol), their own version of Rihanna's Disturbia, they call themselves the Wong Dynasty (and apparently they managed to convince Farhan they were brothers!). I think this vid is really kick-ass, LOVED the beatboxing towards the end. Sound quality was good too - I want more of the Wong Dynasty!

To vote for Charles :

Call 1900 112 1201 or text 1 to IDOLS (43657)

Each call/sms costs 60cents.

Lines will only open from 8pm on 9th Sept 2009.

Find Charles online :

Charles' website.

Charles' youtube channel.

Follow Charles on Twitter.

xoxo, s.