Hi Vibes Family 💜
Welcome to Week 39!
This week’s theme was Movie Soundtracks, and I sang “The Winner Takes It All” from the movie Mamma Mia. Now, Mamma Mia isn’t just any movie for me. Itt’s one of my absolute favorites. I honestly think it’s the greatest musical of the 2010s (fight me on this 😌). I have so many fond memories of watching it over and over again with my family, singing along to every single song.
If you noticed I looked a little teary during my performance… you’re right. This song really gets to me. In the movie, Donna (played by Meryl Streep) sings it during such an emotional moment. She finally lets go of the silent battle between herself and one of her suspected baby fathers. It’s her way of admitting defeat, but with grace. The lyrics hit hard: in life and love, somebody wins, somebody loses… and the winner always takes it all.
It was a challenge to record because I had to keep my voice controlled. I didn’t want to disturb my neighbors since I was singing in the evening. (Which is why I didn’t end up doing 'Golden' from K-Pop Demon Hunter like I originally planned. That one had me practically screaming 🤣. Maybe next time!)
I truly loved singing this, and I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed performing it.
https://vimeo.com/1108976955?share=copy
"The Winner Takes It All"
I don't wanna talk About things we've gone through Though it's hurting me Now it's history I've played all my cards And that's what you've done too Nothing more to say No more ace to play
The winner takes it all The loser's standing small Beside the victory That's her destiny
I was in your arms Thinking I belonged there I figured it made sense Building me a fence Building me a home Thinking I'd be strong there But I was a fool Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice Their minds as cold as ice And someone way down here Loses someone dear The winner takes it all The loser has to fall It's simple and it's plain Why should I complain?
But tell me does she kiss Like I used to kiss you? Does it feel the same When she calls your name? Somewhere deep inside You must know I miss you But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide The likes of me abide Spectators of the show Always staying low The game is on again A lover or a friend A big thing or a small The winner takes it all
I don't wanna talk If it makes you feel sad And I understand You've come to shake my hand I apologize If it makes you feel bad Seeing me so tense No self-confidence But you see The winner takes it all The winner takes it all
So the winner takes it all And the loser has to fall Throw a dice, cold as ice Way down here, someone dear Takes it all, has to fall It seems plain to me
Promo video: https://youtube.com/shorts/FUqq3b8glDY?si=74rRTCz-c0qlXfPE
Instrumental: https://youtu.be/-pi8jQ0TdRE?si=9yd3eKsvccEIYHll