PERFORMANCE - ALEX MANES GUERIN
In the middle of the stage there was a classic wood stool with a round seat with a simple natural finish. Alex sat there with one leg propped up on one of the wooden support bars on it and the microphone in his hand. He lifted it up to just a few inches from his mouth as he got ready to perform.
When the days He started singing before the music started playing. There was a a soft build up during the first verse. He seemed to be singing to no one and everyone all at once. are cold And the cards all fold And the saints we see Are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail And the ones we hail Are the worst of all And the blood's run stale
He took a deep, audible breath before the beat. His gaze traveling across the audience. Unable to believe that he had actually made it this far. Another week when he thought that the first week would be his only week.
I wanna hide the truth I wanna shelter you But with the beast inside There's nowhere we can hide
No matter what we breed We still are made of greed This is my kingdom come This is my kingdom come
He closed his eyes as he started to belt out the next verse. Escaping from himself on the stage. He thought back to the song he sang last week. Pushing aside the opinions the judges had given him last time that had been lingering with him the past week.
When you feel my heat Look into my eyes It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide Don't get too close It's dark inside It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide
He opened his eyes. It seemed like he was looking at the audience again but he was focusing on the walls behind them.
At the curtain's call It's the last of all When the lights fade out The lights on the stage dimmed to have a single spotlight on Alex in centerstage. All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave And the masquerade Will come calling out At the mess you've made
Don't wanna let you down He leaned forward on the stool but not enough that it looked like he was going to stage up. But I am hellbound Though this is all for you Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed We still are made of greed This is my kingdom come This is my kingdom come
He stayed in a leaned position was he belt out the verse. His other hand lifting so that both hands were holding onto the mircophone.
When you feel my heat Look into my eyes It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide Don't get too close It's dark inside It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide
He straightened his back as his gaze travel unconsciously to rest on Kyle for a second. The moment he noticed that he was looking at the male judge he forced his gaze to sweep over the audience.
They say it's what you make I say it's up to fate It's woven in my soul I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright I wanna save that light I can't escape this now Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat Look into my eyes It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide Don't get too close It's dark inside It's where my demons hide It's where my demons hide
Unlike with some of his other songs he didn't told a note at the end. The music continued for a few seconds after his sang the last word.