Semi 2

22) I Come From Canada

Switzerland 1988

Me- I was born near Montreal : one of twelve, maybe more - I don’t recall.
We – were so poor I had to share my bed, which explains my awful hair.
They – voted me the winner, just barely: I don’t care.

I come from Canada , but I sang for Switzerland .
Don’t ask me why, not even I pretend to understand.
I let my manager make all my decisions,
That’s why I wore that ugly dress at Eurovision. So cruel, oooh…

I – wanted something finer, cursed the damn designer.
Still, I got the contract for the film ‘bout an ocean liner.
I- sang Titanic’s love theme – I even wore the jewel.

I come from Canada , but I sang for Switzerland .
Don’t ask me why, not even I pretend to understand.
I sing in Vegas now – and my name’s in neon;
I’ve left Old Montreal behind, and if you look I think you’ll find
I’m not the same Dion.

I had my hair cut short - I’m a global music star.
I even anglicized my name, but that’s a tiny price for fame -