Unique Gertjan Wijnalda, november 1997 about this song unique was basically written as a songwriting demonstration to a girl i was on school with - she really wanted to break through, no matter what the costs were, and she thought she needed songwriting skills. so i made up this story of two people meeting on the beach and started writing behind the piano. took about 10 minutes... we performed it together as a duet on school. after that, she tried to steal the song... a fantasy about her whereabouts later became the inspiration for the song whatever it takes. listen to it   [ realaudio ] there is currently no recording of this song available. Unique (G.L. Wijnalda) It was an ordinary day And I was running on the beach But then, you came, out of the water And all the common disappeared You don't have to scream to be heard And you don't have to jump to be seen Everybody'll notice you when you appear 'Cause you are unique So was swimming in the sea The sun was shining everywhere But then, you came, running in front of me And all the common disappeared Chorus When you look into the mirror Tell me what you see You are not so common You're special -- unique Chorus Everybody'll notice you when you appear 'Cause you're so unique