American Idol 2025 contestant Slater Nalley amazed not only judges but also the viewers by his emotional performance dedicated to his teacher Mrs. Davis’s Son. Slater wrote a song for Mrs. Davis’s son Carter Davis who died 8 years ago. Davis wrote a poem and she gave it to Slater Nalley to turn into a song. He composed and sung it really well that made Judges cry. Not only judges but viewers of the show are also touched with this. Have a look at the ‘Traces of You Lyrics’.
[Verse 1]
Your laugh was like a river running home
That crooked smile made people talk, you know?
By the boy who’s eyes slickered like the light before it goes
Your laugh was like a river running home
[Pre-Chorus]
In the dark at night, you always found the sun
One look at you and I just come undone
Now you visit me in shadows
I can’t reach and I can’t run
In the dark night you always found the sun
[Chorus]
A moment breaks and you appear
And for a second I swear you’re standing right here
I’d give anything for love to be enough to makе it true
As the memoriеs come racing into view
These traces of you
[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the sky
I can feel you dancing in the air
Every single time I see bird fly by
I’m reminded that you’re answering my prayers
[Chorus]
A moment breaks, and you appear
And fore a second, I swear you’re standing right here
I’d give anything for love to be enough to make it true
As memories come wresting into view
These traces of you
[Outro]
Traces of you
Your laugh was like a river running home
That crooked smile made people talk, you know?