Believe In Yourself

Katherine McPhee sings "Don't Forget Me" in the Season 1 ender of Smash

Even toughies have tough times...

Whenever I feel down (yes, I do have those moments even if it seems I'm a tough cookie), I've taken to the habit of coaching myself back to emotional health :) Sounds lonely, I know, but I was never a fan of depending my happiness on someone else.

Anyway, I'd just like to share my latest picker-upper: Smash! 

"Smash" is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash." The series centers on a desire to create a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe

Getting addicted to this new TV show, made me read about the life of Marilyn Monroe
whom I never really looked up to as a role model, with her notorious reputation and all. But reading on, I realized that this was a woman who had such a painful childhood and an even lonely adulthood and yet she shined to become the eternal goddess of Hollywood, a cultural icon. 

The final number of the musical as performed by Katherine Mcphee above does justice to the triumph of Marilyn despite her sad passing. The lyrics says it all:

"Don't Forget Me"

They thought they could dispose of me

They tried to make me small

I suffered each indignity

But now rise above it all

Yes, the price I paid was all I had

But at last, I found release

And if something good can come from bad

The past can rest in peace

Oh if you see someone's hurt

And in need of a hand

Don't forget me

Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand

You don't forget me

When you sing happy birthday to someone you love

Or see diamonds you wish were all free

Please say that you won't;

I pray that you don't forget me

But forget every man who I ever met

'Cause they only lived to control

For a kiss they paid a thousand

Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul

They took their piece

The price of fame that no one can repay

Ah, but they didn't buy me when they bought my name

And that is why I pray

That when you see someone's hurt

And in need of a hand

You don't forget me

Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand

You don't forget me

When you sing happy birthday to someone you love

Or see diamonds you wish were all free

Please say that you won't;

I pray that you don't forget me

There are some in this world who have strength on their own

Never broken or in need of repair

But there are some born to shine who can't do it alone

So protect them and take special care

Take care

And don't forget me

Please take care

And don't forget me

When you look to the heavens with someone you love

And a light shining bright from afar

Hope you see my face there

And then offer a prayer

And please let me be

Let me be that star

Highlighted the words I loved and always brought a tear whenever I hear them. 

Can't wait 'til the next season!

P.S.
Click here to see more of the fabulous performances in the show!