In the 2000s, Ballard made television appearances including a concert part of the "Teensation" concert series, performing live with both James Brown and Josh Groban; toured the country with The Radio Disney Tour, and appeared on the cover of several publications, including Billboard magazine; and appeared and performed on The Jenny Jones Show.
Her music was featured on an Atlantic Records compilation called Rock N Sole which shipped over 60,000 units to Sam Goody stores.
She also appeared on the Pokémon: The First Movie soundtrack and the Center Stage soundtrack
Love Is Real
Ashley Ballard Lyrics
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ooh yeah yeah
love is real ooh
verse 1:
A storm is building in the horizon
I see it coming my way.
I have no fear when I close my eyes
vamp:
You give me love when I need it the most
You show the way when I'm feeling lost
You give me strength to move on when I'm down.
chorus 1:
Rain can be falling down on me,
but I'll never be lonely you'll see.
You by my side is all I need
In every drop I know that your love is real.
verse 2:
It's all so quiet after a hurricane
together we made it through.
A deeper meaning
I know you feel the same
it's like we already knew.
vamp:
You give me love when I need it the most
You show the way when I'm feeling lost
You give me strength to move on when I'm down.
chorus 2:
Rain can be falling down on me,
but I'll never be lonely you'll see.
You by my side is all I need
In every drop I know that your love is real,
and baby that's how I feel.
bridge:
After rain comes shine
they say love makes you blind.
Now you've open my eyes to see.
I can hardly believe that
your here with me.
vamp:
You give me love when I need it the most
You show the way when I'm feeling lost
You give me strength to move on when I'm down.
You give me love when I need it the most
You show the way when I'm feeling lost
You give me strength to move on when I'm down.
chorus 2:
Rain can be falling down on me,
but I'll never be lonely you'll see.
You by my side is all I need
In every drop I know that your love is real,
and baby that's how I feel.
I know that your love is real.
The song Love Is Real is a message about the power of love to overcome all challenges. The verses talk about the challenges that the singer is facing, represented by the storm that is building on the horizon. However, the singer is comforted by the fact that their partner is with them and this gives them a sense of security. The chorus talks about the steadfastness of love and how it is always present, even when everything else seems to be falling apart. The singer says that they will never be alone as long as their partner is with them. The second verse talks about the aftermath of the storm and how it feels like they have come out on the other side stronger. They share a deeper connection and a sense of understanding that was always there, but is now more apparent.
The bridge talks about the transformative power of love. The singer says that love has opened their eyes and that they can hardly believe that their partner is with them. The final vamp repeats the main message of the song: that love gives strength, direction, and support. It is a force that is always present and unchanging. The overall tone of the song is one of gratitude and appreciation for the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
A storm is building in the horizon
Trouble is on the way
I see it coming my way.
I know it's headed towards me
I have no fear when I close my eyes
I'm not scared when I'm with you
and know that you are here with me.
Because I know you're here supporting me
You give me love when I need it the most
You love me when I feel unlovable
You show the way when I'm feeling lost
You guide me when I'm uncertain
You give me strength to move on when I'm down.
You give me the power to keep going
Rain can be falling down on me,
Even when life gets hard
but I'll never be lonely you'll see.
I'm never alone with you
You by my side is all I need
I only need you with me
In every drop I know that your love is real.
I feel your love in everything
It's all so quiet after a hurricane
Peace has come after the chaos
together we made it through.
We survived it, as a team
A deeper meaning
A greater significance
I know you feel the same
I know you share the feeling
it's like we already knew.
It feels like we've always known
After rain comes shine
Things get better after the bad times
they say love makes you blind.
People say love clouds your judgement
Now you've open my eyes to see.
But you've helped me see things clearly
I can hardly believe that.
It's hard for to me believe
your here with me.
That you're actually here
and baby that's how I feel.
That's how much I love you
I know that your love is real.
I'm certain that your love is true
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.