While the American Idol Season 9 final contingent came down to 11 yesterday with Lacey Brown packing her bags, the results show grabbed more eyeballs for its three guest performances. Proceedings were started off by David Cook with his version of the iconic Rolling Stones track Jumpin’ Jack Flash. This was followed by American pop singer Ke$ha with the electronica group 3OH!3 who performed Blah Blah Blah, the second single from Ke$ha’s debut album Animal.
But the performance that really stole the show was to come last, Australian singer-guitarist Orianthi quite literally setting the stage on fire with her debut single According To You. For the uninitiated, Orianthi is most famous as the lead guitarist for Michael Jackson on his comeback series This Is It. According To You has peaked at #6 in Australia and #17 in the US. Orianthi had earlier performed this song last November on So You Think You Can Dance. The song is very catchy, with its Avril-ish elements, coupled with Orianthi’s guitaring skills. Plus, she’s got a brilliant voice. You can watch the original video of the song here. And below are the lyrics of the song.
According to you.. I’m stupid.. I’m useless
I can’t do anything right
According to you.. I’m difficult.. hard to please
Forever changing my mind
I’m a mess in a dress
Can’t show up on time
Even if it would save my life
According to you.. according to you
But according to him.. I’m beautiful.. incredible
He can’t get me out of his head
According to him.. I’m funny, irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
Everything is opposite
I don’t feel like stopping it
Baby tell me what I got to lose
He’s into me for everything I’m not
According to you
According to you.. I’m boring.. I’m moody
And you can’t take me any place
According to you.. I suck at telling jokes
Coz I always give it away
I’m the girl with the worst attention span
You’re the boy who puts up with that
According to you.. according to you
But according to him.. I’m beautiful.. incredible
He can’t get me out of his head
According to him.. I’m funny, irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
Everything is opposite
I don’t feel like stopping it
Baby tell me what I got to lose
He’s into me for everything I’m not
According to you
I need to feel appreciated
But I’m not hated.. oh no
Why can’t you see me through his eyes
It’s too bad you’re making me dizzy
But according to me.. you’re stupid.. you’re useless
You can’t do anything right
But according to him.. I’m beautiful.. incredible
He can’t get me out of his head
According to him.. I’m funny.. irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
Everything is opposite
I don’t feel like stopping it
Baby tell me what I got to lose
He’s into me for everything I’m not
According to you.. you you
According to you.. you you
According to you.. I’m stupid.. I’m useless
I can’t do anything right
