After performing two distinct versions of "Meant to Fly," the first single to be released by the Canadian Idol, Craig Sharpe and Eva Avila must now try to stay sane for six tedious days before learning who is the rightful owner of the song and the crown.

The renditions on Monday's show -- the final competition episode of the season -- were its first-ever public presentations. Composed by Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida and Gaby Moreno, the adult contemporary-style ballad took on a unique flair when presented by each competitor, but held significant meaning for both.

"'Meant to Fly' would be a perfect song for the winner Idol because they're just at the beginning, they're just about to leave the nest of Idol and just about about to fly," Kreviazuk explained.

Craig kicked off the show with a take on the song that had a bit of a rock and roll edge.

"I think that ''Meant to Fly' is a great opportunity for Craig on the level of believing his words and giving him a platform for really being expressive,"  observed Kreviazuk.

"There's lots of long notes and melodies for showcasing his voice and what it can do -- his vibrato, his power. For Craig, the key is the authenticity, believing those words."

The judges seemed to agree the shoe fit.

"That was, without a doubt, the best thing you've done on this show," said Jake Gold.

"To step up at this point in time shows you're a man to be respected," added Farley Flex.

"I only have this to say," noted the normally effusive Zack Werner before running onto the stage to give Sharpe a big hug.

The next two performances saw Eva take on Natasha Bedingfield's "Wild Horses" and Craig belt out Celine Dion's "I Surrender," songs  they chose specifically for the final performance show.

"You are an international artist and you are the jewel in the Canadian Idol crown," gushed Sass Jordan after Eva's first song of the night.

Craig's choice also earned rave reviews from the panel.

"You're the Freddie Mercury of Canada," said Zack.

Next up was Eva's turn to convince viewers the winner's single should leave with her. It didn't take much to convince Kreviazuk, for one.

"I heard Eva's version of it and it blew my mind," said Kreviazuk in a taped segment on the show. "For her, it's a great song because the song has to be soulful and Eva has so much soul. Her voice is amazing. It's so natural and beautiful and she can let 'er rip a bit."

While Zack thought Eva started off slow, no one disagreed that she's take it over by the end.

"I'd love to hear the recorded version of that song," said Jake. "It was wonderful."

"It sounded like you had a hand in writing that song," said Sass. "It was fabulous."

"It showed your versatility in all the genres you can sing," added Zack. "You're a songwriter's dream."

Craig chose Rascal Flatts' "What Hurst the Most," a song he previously sang without a full band during the Top 22 segement of the show.

"The first time I saw you in Newfoundland I knew you were a star and my opinion hasn't changed a bit," said Sass.

Eva ended the show with "How Come You Don't Call Me," an Alicia Keys tune that blew everyone away when she performed it on the "unplugged" episode (when Kreviazuk was the special guest).

"Your performance was my favourite performance on Idol, but not just of you, of anybody," said Farley.

After a night of few criticisms and no clear winner, the Idol title remains anyone's game.   

Find out who Canada chooses on the show's Sept. 17 finale, airing at 7 p.m. ET/PT.