Hannah Huston - "I Alone Have Loved You" - NPR Tiny Desk Concert Contest Submission

Original song inspired by a painting by Andrew Wyeth entitled, "Christina's World" featured at the MOMA in NYC. Video created by Nick Goodwin (buenavictoria.com) and Wyn Wiley (wynwileyphotoblog.com)
Lyrics:
If she saw me here
Frozen, awe, and fear
I could have lost it all..
But her windblown hair,
It's like the brushstroke fair
Draws me to this hall...
To our midnight haunt
I know what she wants
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
Oh, she'd see my love
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
She'd see my love - she'd see my love
I am shadows mark
At home in the dark
Of MOMA's underground
But they won't find me here
I am far and near
I don't make a sound
But I rise at night, the moon lights her right
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
Oh, she'd see my love
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
She'd see my love - she'd see my love
I will never leave you, though they all may see you (4x)
I alone have loved you
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
Oh, she'd see my love
We are the crippled on the ground
Oh, me and my love
She must not turn around
She'd see my love - she'd see my love
She'd see my love - she'd see my love
I will never leave you

[@ElizabethAnn68]

I feel like she's so under-appreciated on the show and deserves more credit than she's getting

[@randylavallee7267]

+Elizabeth Ripley I agree 100%... she is holding her own though....seem like she is the black sheep on the show...for no reason then her being a threat to the queen[Alisan]..me thinks..!!!!

[@johnholzhey4003]

Both are my favorites.

[@PeytonMcMahonMusic]

I'm still obsessed with this, like literal goosebumps.

[@HannahHuston]

Thank you Peyton!! Means so much:)

[@JonathanHutchersonMusic]

+Peyton McMahon Me tooooo!!! :) unbelievable...

[@seanblaisdell9870]

+Hannah Huston you need to perform this on the voice...easily my favorite performance of yours

[@josephwood1532]

she did in Dec.

[@marcechacon9184]

Still loving this song in 2021

[@gixxajax6435]

I hope she wins the Voice this year. Just pure talent.

[@bethanychenoa2399]

years later and this is still one of the most impactful songs in my life to date

[@LeonardoSoares219]

It's also on Spotify guys !!!

[@martita1bone]

I love this song.

[@rolandorengo2556]

Cutest singing gestures I've seen.😊

[@bridgets4864]

This is ghostly and powerful. Hands down the best voice contestant in the US of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jillianroach]

This is really just perfect.

[@itecnus3490]

Loved the house of the rising Sun.

[@haleyrene700]

The creativity behind this song's concept is beautiful and moving to me. Hannah, you are an unbelievable ARTIST.

[@julierussell8876]

You're like a mutation of Sia, Adele & Miley Cyrus. Stunning, voice, range and control. I think you can make it big time! Best wishes x

[@ms615]

I dont get how this only has 45k Views ..... I think about 12k are just from me .... This woman is simply and utterly amazing and beautiful!

[@marafrizol9783]

She has been my favorite since her audition song. I'll cry, actual tears if she doesn't win the Voice. I'm mesmerized Everytime she sings.

[@hertzbergny]

in my own fantastical world in my mind, i feel that I have _really_ great taste for music in general and I genuinely think you will blow up.

[@demetriusberriel271]

perfect Voice. perfect girl. perfect peoples.

[@lisamarreguin]

Great song! Open your eyes Hannah. We want to see you!

[@LucasOliveira-hv9ep]

Hannah, I'm Brazilian, and I loving u on the voice and in tour covers... Congratilations ! I love u voice...

[@thiagomarques4587]

muito diva ne mano kk ela tem que ganhar

[@BiancaBrunaLemes]

ELA É MARAVILHOSA@

[@jack6242]

Money money money money money money. Just great.

[@HannahHuston]

+Jack Christie THANKS JACK :)

[@spurs72]

Brilliant Double H, Flawless

[@chetneywilliams9573]

Wowza! You are beautiful. Your words... your voice... your inner and outer beautiful spirit spoke to me. Thank you! 🤠

[@mmm5597]

I love love lover her voice! I wish she would have won the voice, just so beautiful and amazing!

[@rockylaliberteii4260]

Hit repeat 50 times today so far... I swear I really do have a life...but...I just can't stop! Great voice, great song!

[@MinnieTyko]

I love Hannah, I love this song, and I am really just digging this whole thing and wow that bass line...Hannah's the real deal, you can tell she really feels her singing.

[@tnsfmj15]

MinnieTyko

[@time2music520]

This song deserves more views and likes ,❤️❣️but why it is underated! 😭 Show your Love guys towards this epic💯 song 😍♥️

[@StevenKeirstead]

Still this remains my favorite performance of this song. Please market this version as a single too!

[@StevenKeirstead]

My husband plays this song almost every day on his laptop! I love it too.

[@tomedwards1879]

What a talented lady. Your artistry is breathtaking Hanna.

[@dameargumentos]

And I will never leave youuuuu...¡ say Hi to Mexico.

[@d_stroy]

I have been listening to this song every day for weeks. You have such an amazing unique voice. Please follow a musical path so I can hear it more!!

[@butterbean4633]

please hannah bring this to the voice. all the songs you are singing you are rocking so far, but i hope you bring more originality in the future shows. xo

[@butterbean4633]

+BUTTER BEAN PS- i really want to buy this song!

[@johnholzhey4003]

Why have we not heard this before? This is great. Do it on the show and blow everybody away.

[@intjace]

I will die from sheer overload of awesome if you do this song as your original in the finale! You are the reason I watch the voice live. I'm eagerly looking forward to hearing you sing next week!

[@davidswan4801]

Things might have turned out differently if she had (see my reply to Christina Johnson above...). Pharrell didn't allow her to be herself...

[@toddmilsaps7250]

"Unaware" audition was among my top 3 faves this season on The Voice (meaning I rewound it about 50 times and rewatched it). Low range. Killer vibrato (and laser non-vibrato notes). Accuracy. Passionate performance. Clean runs. Just killed it. Hope you make the finale!

[@toddmilsaps7250]

OBTW, forgot to point out that it lead me to this performance which is excellent! Lol. Well done.

[@dairevincent5367]

hey Hannah I saw u on the voice and I have over 6,000 people who promised to vote for u and u are an inspiration to me to one day not be shy and show the world that I can be greater than they think.i love u and ur voice and ill pray for u and make me,ur students and everyone who loves u proud.

[@monion12]

It's worth it. Please buy her song so she will make more albums 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@josieguernsey7867]

She makes me proud to have been born and raised in Lincoln Nebraska

[@jknepperg]

Amazing song. The vocal is beautiful and the lyrics speak volumes.

[@HannahHuston]

+Jeremiah Knepper Thank you very much! Thanks for listening!

[@MegDalton904]

One of my favorite songs to date

[@garrettschilling5750]

I always seem to end up back at this video...Hannah is exceptionally special.

[@linhhoainguyen2279]

I've heard so many amazing voices, but yours is one of the only that I got addicted to! Your stage presence in the voice is incredible, I couldn't take my eyes away!

[@102TWILIGHTFAN1]

I'm from Lincoln and your amazing I love you so much

[@joshhulsmusic]

Still watching.....

[@candicesalazar7423]

Hi Hannah! Born & raised in GI, I attended Seedling Mile, Gates & Barr- back when it was "Barr Jr. High." I'm an "old" Islander of the GUlmer/Vanderhamm era ('97). ALSO, while my husband was in college (student teaching @ Lincoln High), we lived in Air Park (Metzger St). In fact, we STILL have close friends living across from AHE! (But I think you guys moved out of the old bldg on Knight St? The school was in progress when we moved summer '09.) My family is full of music lovers. A girl with dreams of performing, I've become a sister & mom joyfully anticipating the fruition of the very same dreams in the lives of "my boys". My "little" brother Nic Nelson is a junior music major & "Vital Signs" acapella performer @ Elon University. My step son Cruz (GISH '13) now a junior/music major at UNK, keeps pretty busy drumming locally. If ever in Kearney, u might like "Cruz Control." (Reggae funk? kinda. ..? idk. I hate labeling genres.) It's a pretty chill vibe. Good people (his band). No creepy weirdos. I heard your name thrown around with "The Voice" media. I had to find out more! That brought me here. A beautiful girl with a powerful voice. A voice of definite passion. It's gritty- if need be, eloquent & precise, engaging & unexpected and brimmed full of eclectic charm. Once you take the stage sweetie, SOMEONE'S in big trouble. And it won't be your students. (Sorry. .I had to. .) Sister, as far as I can see, Arnold Heights is gonna watch their teacher become the star they likely already believe exists! Welcome to your next AMAZING adventure! If you do happen to read this, know that every time you step on stage & hold that now-famous mic, we're cheering for you! I'm sure I speak for thousands when I say, "Break a Leg!" What must feel like a wonderful breath of magic- enjoy it. Just take it all in. I can't imagine there is any losing at this point. Congratulations. There's millions of dreamers right there with you. And THAT I know for certain. All the Best, Candice (Selle) Salazar

[@tomedwards1879]

3.08 wow. Love her voice

[@fallbaby3416]

I am in love with this song I listened to it literally all day yesterday.

[@christinajohnson6242]

Fall Baby/ashley chrisp omg me too

[@geraldmiller5188]

Sublime and beautiful song. Kudos to everyone in the group. She should sing it on the Voice. Mesmerizing.

[@phoebecp]

her eyes open at 1:52 ps ilysm hannah

[@tegatobu8577]

I love your presence and obviously that voice

[@PauloFerreira-qd1ti]

How can I be listening this for the first time in 2017? This is something amazing!

[@LauvitaRo]

Great performance!!!

[@aidaahumada8037]

Omg she is such a star! she deserves more attention from media!

[@7polomarco1]

Hannah I can't stop listening. I even looked up the painting. now I will have to buy the painting and your album. All of you the painting the song your arrangement and your voice. PRICELESS

[@biancarademacher9149]

I read about you in the Journal Star and I just had to check you out! Cannot believe your unbelievable voice!

[@jenavievehawks9947]

I CANT STOP LISTENING TO THIS. It is so amazing to hear such good music that isn't talking about sex or degrading some sort of person or people in some way. I also adore the fact that this whole song was made using REAL instruments. So haunting... Please make an entire album for us to buy!

[@tomedwards1879]

Hannah, you deserve all the success in the world. Truly unique sound. 10/10

[@phel0049]

I still listen to this all the time - one of my favorite songs!

[@intalywhy8049]

Your voice and the lyrics are just perfect ... I love this no autotune kind of music- it feels so real and beautiful, as it should be !

[@jkmathison]

I'm literally staring at a poster of "Christina's World" hanging in my bedroom right now. It's long been my favorite piece of art. Didn't even realize the connection until after I finished the song and read your description. Just wow. Do you have any plans to release a studio version on itunes or elsewhere? I'm obviously digging real hard on your Voice performances, but this is a whole 'nother level of awesome. You're beyond talented. Just needed to say it. :)

[@aliciaswift24]

Hannah Houston your amazing

[@DeSonginLife]

SHE HAS TO DO THIS ON THE VOICE OMGGGGGG PLEASEEEEEE 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MediaBashingTV]

TheDerekSong you're welcome.

[@DeSonginLife]

JD Baker lol you have no clue how friggin happy I was when I saw the performance, I practically had a seizure and flipped my shit 😍😂

[@johnholzhey4003]

This is going to be her first single. That was announced last week.

[@kenterchildsplay]

Amazing lyrics, absolutely beautiful all around I can't wait to hear more original music from you in the future!

[@FreddTocho]

She has to be so beautiful and had that amazing powerful voice?? The best

[@cherylanthony7935]

Sending love and prayers from Lincoln/Fremont Nebraska area! You go girl!

[@scottcleary8816]

Hannah please how do I buy this?! Seriously. Take my money.

[@ggmaify]

amazing voice and amazing song sang by The Amazing Hannah Huston

[@nearlynerdfighter01]

Oh god, oh god! This is just the best!!! Awesome guys :)

[@taylormeyers3930]

I voted twice with different gmail accounts then i made my whole family vote. all 10 votes. (: GO BIG RED!

[@RobbieRIOT44]

You've got me crying over here. And the fact that its an original inspired by a PAINTING.....THAT inspires me. YOU inspire me. I haven't sung or made music or done any kind of art lately and you have made me want to start again.

[@plinioflorez1443]

Congratulations Hannah Huston. That's a wonderful song and your interpretation is awesome.

[@mxv2704]

OMG I LOVE HER SOOOOOO MUCH!! I really hope she wins the voice she has PURE talent her voice is AMAZING!

[@ezrabell6054]

fantastic.

[@antimanisb]

yeah, I still revisit this from time to time. something really special is happening here!

[@chelsey5067]

3:06....chills

[@black9218]

God Hannah!!! You need to win The Voice!!! You are amazing!!!!!

[@black9218]

Greetings from Perú!

[@zuzannajozwiak5011]

I really wish you would post more videos here ;-; You're so good!!

[@CheeZBfee]

Wow. So glad you decided to share with us. Amazing.

[@zelipautu]

can't get enough of this song

[@bt55]

Unreal! Unique song, well composed, and Hannah's a beast. You're seriously inspiring people to do whatever they're passionate about in life by simply singing on The Voice. Pharrell changed moods with Happy. This proves the power of music. Instant fan!

[@thejunglecarrot]

I'm obsessed with this, what amazing writing

[@wandapanetta2482]

I loved Hannah first time I saw her on thd voice..loved this song and hope she tours in Florida..yu go girl

[@jeffjohnson8208]

please ms hannah i need more

[@jeffjohnson8208]

more music from u.plzplzplz

[@bringmetheh0riz0n1]

How can i buy this song? I need this..

[@viviennejones6381]

Uniquely beautiful, great writing of lyrics & music, artistry and she has a truly heartfelt & beautiful voice...original sound

[@astroman0403]

I'm absolutely in love!!! With the rawness and pureness of the sound, fantastic melodic approach, so much feeling oozing from this beautiful person and the flawless singing! Thank you Hannah

[@Meljoy42]

This is amazing. In love 😍

[@michaelandmatt]

Powerful voice. I love this!

[@HannahHuston]

+Matthew Schueller you are the sweetest! thank you :)

[@luizconrado]

@@HannahHuston Where are you, Hanna? I miss you and your music!

[@tomedwards1879]

You are so special Hanna

[@clare0985]

Your voice sparkles and this song sticks... love, love, love. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@emimarino1724]

Can't stop listening to this😍

[@LordDirus007]

Shout out from Lincoln, Nebraska. I went to the school she taught at. They built a new one next to the old.

[@polianykrysteneoliveira581]

I'm a big fan, I hope you Win the Voice Hannah... Say hello to Brazil...

[@jillgodeski2909]

Hannah, you're adorable!)) Your voice is amazing! Just cannot stop listening:)) Waiting for more of your performances))

[@kyannos]

Just heard Hannah on the Husker halftime radio show talking about this song, hey this girl is good !!

[@MojaToNacja]

Wow...You got me again.. :) Please share more.

[@HannahHuston]

+MojaToNacja THANK YOU! So happy you like it!

[@sherlynsanchez9682]

+Hannah Huston my cousin was in your class her name is Jocelyn sanchez

[@benllvfroggo]

+Hannah Huston make more covers :)

[@aliciasartshop]

I love this song so much! I can't stop singing it! She is amazing!

[@siciliana_purhe_xicana]

I listen to this at least once a week, I'm hoping you win the voice you deserve it!!❤

[@stefaniecallista5027]

PLEASE have a tiny desk concert

[@user-cd5nl6ou9b]

I love this song so much