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Susan Boyle Covered This Madonna Classic in a Way You've Never Heard Before

The Britain's Got Talent Season 3 finalist put a unique spin on the song. 

By Jackie Manno

In 2012, Britain's Got Talent  Season 3 finalist Susan Boyle re-appeared on the show to sing a stunning rendition of a Madonna classic: "You'll See."

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Boyle started off her cover of "You'll See" by crooning dramatically with some vibrato. She masterfully told the song's story with her voice as gorgeous strings played gently in the background.

In 2009, Boyle also recorded an equally-stunning version of "You'll See" for her debut album I Dreamed a Dream.

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About "You'll See" by Madonna

Released in 1995 from Madonna's compilation album Something to Remember, "You'll See" reached the number-six position on the Billboard charts. Lyrically, the song tells the story of reclaiming yourself and moving on after a breakup. 

The year of its release, Billboard praised the tune, comparing it to the classic "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.

"[The song is] her most assured and full-bodied vocal performance to date," the outlet wrote. "Amid a swirl of strings and Spanish guitars, she spews the song's declaration of romantic independence with a theatrical verve." 

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Split of Susan Boyle and Madonna

"You'll See" by Madonna lyrics

You think that I can't live without your love?
You'll see
You think I can't go on another day?

You think I have nothing
Without you by my side?
You'll see, somehow, someway

You think that I can never laugh again?
You'll see
You think that you've destroyed my faith in love?

You think after all you've done
I'll never find my way back home?
You'll see, somehow, someday

All by myself
I don't need anyone at all
I know I'll survive
I know I'll stay alive

All on my own
I don't need anyone this time
It will be mine
No one can take it from me
You'll see

You think that you are strong? But you are weak
You'll see
It takes more strength to cry, admit defeat

I have truth on my side
You only have deceit
You'll see, somehow, someday

All by myself
I don't need anyone at all
I know I'll survive
I know I'll stay alive

I'll stand on my own
I won't need anyone this time
It will be mine
No one can take it from me
You'll see

You'll see
You'll see
You'll see