Archuleta was born in Miami, Florida, to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer. He speaks Spanish. Archuleta's
mother is from Honduras, while his father is of Spanish, Danish, Irish, German, and Iroquois descent.




David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter. At ten years old he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition leading to other television singing appearances. At twelve, he became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest finalists on the seventh season of American Idol. In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.

In August 2008 Archuleta released "Crush", the first single from his self-titled debut album. The album, released in November 2008, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart; as of May 2009, it had sold over 700,000 copies in the United States.





THESE ARE THE LYRICS OF THIS MONTH'S SONG: WHEN YOU BELIEVE by David Archuleta (of course hehe)
Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will,
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will,
You will when you believe

So in times when all your hope is gone
And you go through life afraid
In your heart there lies a hopeful song
That is there to guide the way
And all the hurt and all the pain
You soon will learn was not in vain
For all your prayers, they will be heard
They'll come to pass through faith

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Now you will,
You will when you believe



waiting for yesterday

You and me, all alone girl
Whats going on?
Will you tell me whats wrong?
Its like youre locked up
in your own world.
Oh, with nothin to say.

You keep me guessing,
But I see in your eyes.
He made you promises,
But gave you lies.
Youre shutting down
Because youre so sure,
That Ill be another mistake.

I know that he left you in pieces.
You know that I wont be that way.
Im not gonna treat you like he did.
Oh, Whatever it takes.
You think history is repeated.
You keep on wishing me away.
Oh, but nothings gonna change.
Waiting for yesterday.

Lyrics
Is it worth it any longer?
So scared of falling again.
Yesterday can make it stronger.
But why do you feel alone?
You know I love you better
than he ever did.
And this could be, all you ever needed.
Hold onto me and just remember.
Oh, no. Never let go!

I know that he left you in pieces.
You know that I wont be that way.
Im not gonna treat you like he did.
Oh, Whatever it takes.
You think history is repeated.
You keep on wishing me away.
Oh, but nothings gonna change.
Waiting for yesterday.

Im the one for you tonight.
Im the one for you forever.
If it takes a little time,
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes.
Im the one for you tonight,
Im the one for you forever.
If it takes a little time.
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes.

I know that he left you in pieces.
You know that I wont be that way.
Im not gonna treat you like he did.
Oh, Whatever it takes.
You think history is repeated.
You keep on wishing me away.
Oh, but nothings gonna change.
Waiting for yesterday.

I know that he left you in pieces.
You know that I wont be that way.
Im not gonna treat you like he did.
Oh, Whatever it takes.
You think history is repeated.
You keep on wishing me away.
Oh, but nothings gonna change.
Waiting for yesterday.