White's first music video, "Free", was directed by Braden Barty and produced by Tim Simms. In the video, she acts out her story as a beauty school dropout who moves to Hollywood to pursue a singing career.
White cites her musical influences as the "soulful sounds of the 70's" such as James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, the Carpenters, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, America, Carly Simon, the Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Phil Collins.
On February 25, 2009, she debuted her first single, "Hold Up My Heart", from her first major label album after Idol, "High Hopes and Heart Break" to be released on June 2, 2009. She performed the song on the results show of American Idol date February 25, 2009. Shortly after the performance, the song fired up and zoomed atop the iTunes Charts and has since reached a peak of #7.
Sometimes Love
Brooke White Lyrics
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Underneath the surface where we've been stayin'
Where it's comfortable, where we play it safe
And we try so hard, not to make mistakes.
Spend a lot of time but I don't really know you
Think we've reached a point where I wanna show you
Who I really am, what I think about,
I guess I feel some hesitation,
Before we say those words.
Sometimes love, is an empty invitation.
Sometimes love is a word that's used in vain.
Sometimes love is just, something that people say, everyday
And I don't want it that way
We've both been in situations
Where we woke up at a revelation
But a little voice, said it wouldn't last,
Hey don't walk away, leave it in the past oh.
We wrestle with the reservations,
Now we're finding it hard to say those words.
Sometimes love, is an empty invitation.
Sometimes love is a word that's used in vain.
Sometimes love is just, something that people say, everyday
And I don't want it that way
And I don't want it that way
Sometimes love, is an open invitation.
Sometimes love is a word that heals the pain.
Sometimes love, is more, than just something that people say, everyday
And I want you that way.
Oh oh love
Well I want you that way.
In this song, Brooke White is expressing her desire for a deeper connection with a person she's been spending a lot of time with. However, even though they've spent so much time together, she feels like she doesn't really know who they are beyond the surface level. She wants to have an honest conversation where they can reveal their true selves and truly connect with each other. She acknowledges that they've both been hurt before and are hesitant to express their feelings, but she doesn't want to settle for a shallow version of love that's just an empty word. She wants a love that's deep, genuine and healing.
The song talks about the different meanings that love can have. Sometimes love can be just a word that people use without truly meaning it or understanding its weight. It can feel meaningless and empty. But sometimes, love can be an open invitation that brings healing and connection. White is hoping that the love she has with this person can be the latter, but she knows that in order for that to happen, they both need to be willing to be vulnerable and honest with each other.
The song's message is simple yet deeply profound - love is more than just a word, it's an experience that requires honesty, vulnerability, and openness. It's a powerful reminder that we should never settle for shallow connections and meaningless words. Instead, we should strive for the kind of love that brings healing and connection to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we have an honest conversation
Can we speak truthfully to each other without holding back?
Underneath the surface where we've been stayin'
Beyond the superficial level we've been interacting on thus far.
Where it's comfortable, where we play it safe
In the familiar zone where we feel secure and avoid taking risks.
And we try so hard, not to make mistakes.
Putting in a lot of effort to avoid any errors or flaws in our actions or words.
Spend a lot of time but I don't really know you
Despite spending much time together, I don't feel like I truly understand who you are.
Think we've reached a point where I wanna show you
Believe that our relationship has progressed to the level where I'm ready to reveal more about myself to you.
Who I really am, what I think about,
My genuine personality, thoughts and values.
What makes me smile, what brings me down oh
The things that lift or disappoint my mood.
I guess I feel some hesitation,
I'm feeling some reluctance or unease about what comes next.
Before we say those words.
Before we express our feelings and emotions towards each other.
Sometimes love, is an empty invitation.
Love can sometimes be an insincere or meaningless gesture.
Sometimes love is a word that's used in vain.
People may use the term 'love' carelessly or falsely with no actual commitment or intention.
Sometimes love is just, something that people say, everyday
The word 'love' is thrown around casually like any other common term.
And I don't want it that way
I desire a more genuine and meaningful expression of love.
We've both been in situations
Both of us have encountered similar experiences in the past.
Where we woke up at a revelation
Where we experienced a sudden understanding or realization about something important.
But a little voice, said it wouldn't last,
Yet, our inner skeptic doubted that it would continue or be successful.
Hey don't walk away, leave it in the past oh.
Not to give up, but to let go of past disappointments or failures and try again.
We wrestle with the reservations,
We struggle with our doubts and uncertainties, holding back on expressing our feelings.
Now we're finding it hard to say those words.
Currently, we're facing difficulty in voicing our affection or love for each other.
Sometimes love, is an open invitation.
Love can be a sincere or transparent offer to share one's life with someone else.
Sometimes love is a word that heals the pain.
Love can be a powerful remedy for emotional wounds and traumas.
Sometimes love, is more, than just something that people say, everyday
Love can be deeper and richer than just a commonly used phrase in everyday language.
And I want you that way.
Precisely, I desire an honest, genuine and sincere relationship filled with love and care.
Oh oh love
A lyrical expression of love in its musical form.
Well I want you that way.
Affirming the desire for that deeper connection and true relationship with the person being referred to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN LOVELACE, BROOKE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Clement Lai
definitely, one of my favourite brooke white song on the album!, this is where her element shines. She really did well with the lyrics for all the other songs.
J G
I absolutely love Brooke! Her album is at the top of my Christmas list... She is one of the best artists in today's music scene. If more people knew about her, she'd be crazy popular, because she has that 60's/70's sound to her music.
Melinde Guadalupe
every time i see brooke performing live i felt like i wanna cry bcoz i can really feel her feelings...that there is something she wanted to tell....i love brooke...i always wish her songs will be known world wide....(<") her voice is extra ordinary...yeah she has the voice of 60's or 70's and im loving it...(<")
Hoang Anh
I really love this song!!! Love Brooke, too!
Nina Garcia
Brooke's voice is beautiful, better than other famous singers.
Tyler
This is also my favorites on her album. I don't understand why we can't have a little more music like this on the radio. This is all her vocal no auto tune, real meaning, great melody, and only 7 thousand views? While Niki Minaj Stupid Hoe and Justin Bieber Boyfriend, Kesha Tik Tok, Katy Perry ( I do like Katy too ) Last Friday Night all have millions of views but no depth or real meaning to them
Vass Vanezza
This song is so nice. :)
07AndEoc
I have been a crazy huge fan of Brooke White since she was on American Idol. I wish that she received radio play. Her voice is so distinctive and pure and I love her style of music.