To sing the ballad with a knowingness about what you are talking about. If it's somebody else's lyric, and the message is a little unusual for you, it requires that you learn that new message.
Al JarreauI've been saying for almost 20 years that I need to do a jazz project and it ought to be either big band or I should do some jazz songs with a trio or quartet.
Al JarreauI would still be singing, because it's part of my heart and my soul, and it lifts me up. Find something you would do for free.
Al Jarreau