On June 28, 2011, Cook released his second major-label studio album, entitled "This Loud Morning". Produced by Matt Serletic, the album consists of 14 tracks penned by Cook along with co-writers David Hodges, Ryan Tedder, Kevin Griffin and Marti Frederiksen, among others. The album title comes from a line in the song “Rapid Eye Movement” – “Give me one more quiet night, before this loud morning gets it right, and does me in.”
On May 10, 2012, Cook debuted a new, independently released single, The Last Song I’ll Write for You, on American Idol. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Cook denied this was written with his former record company in mind, despite the fact it was his first new song after losing his recording contract with RCA. He insisted it was a break-up song that came together very quickly.
Early Music Career: David Cook formed a band with his friend Bobby Kerr while at high school. The band was initially named Red Eye, later Axium. He wrote his first song titled “Red Hot” when he was fifteen. He was encouraged by Evan Sula-Goff of 8stops7 to make an album when he went to Cook’s school to judge a contest, Mr. Jaguar, where David Cook and his band performed Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City”. The band had some success when one of their songs, “Hold”, was selected to be played in movie theaters across the country, and they were named one of the top 15 independent bands in the country by “Got Milk?” contest as well as the best Kansas City band in 2004.
Axium however broke up in 2006 and David Cook moved to Tulsa where he joined Midwest Kings, a band he once opened for. Members of that band Andy Skib and Neal Tiemann later became part of David Cook’s post-Idol band The Anthemic. He recorded and self-released a solo album Analog Heart in 2006, which sold well regionally.He worked as a bartender prior to appearing on Idol.
In 2006, after obtaining a degree in graphic arts, Cook had to decide whether he wanted to be a musician or a graphic designer. “I gave myself every opportunity not to do music,” he says, “but it was always there. I couldn’t ignore it.” He moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was in the early stages of recording his second album when his younger brother Andrew asked Cook to accompany him to Omaha and lend moral support while he tried out for American Idol. Andrew didn’t make the cut, but he encouraged a very reluctant David to try out. After Cook made it through the early auditions, he reportedly told his brother he’d drop out if Andrew didn’t want him to go through with it. “He threatened to beat my ass if I didn’t, so it’s entirely his fault that all this happened to me,” Cook says with a smile.
One week after being declared the winner with a record-breaking 56 percent of the nearly 100 million votes cast, Cook rewrote chart history when 11 of his songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart — the highest number of new entries in a single week by an artist since the Beatles in 1964. Topping the list was “The Time of My Life,” which debuted at No. 3, making it the highest new entry on the Hot 100 of 2008.
Cook’s self-titled major-label debut was released on November 18, 2008. His debut album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association for America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one-million units in January 2009.
In January 2009, Cook announced he would be embarking on a national tour in February. The Declaration Tour began on February 13, 2009 in Tallahassee, Florida, and was originally set to end in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 25, 2009. Due to strong ticket sales, the tour was extended several times, finally wrapping up on December 1, 2009 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina, after 154 concerts in the U.S. and Canada. During 2009 Cook also took his show overseas to the Philippines, and performed for troops in Iraq with the USO.
On April 30, 2013, Cook released a new single, “Laying Me Low”, through XIX Recordings, the record label of American Idol creator Simon Fuller. The song was written by David Cook, Chris Reardon, and Andy Waldeck.
3. Fall Back Into Me
David Cook Lyrics
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We'll be here again so go on and rest your head
Before you lose it again
We're leaning on each other
Or at least I can pretend
That we didn't lose it all again
It could have been different
It could have all been the same
When everything's the same
And nothing ever changes
Will you fall back into me, oh
You see, everything's estranged
A million empty faces
So will you fall back into me?
Congratulations
You left me a little jaded and rejected
And so I lost it again
You chew me up, you throw away
As I continue to pretend
That we didn't lose it all again
I guess it's never different
I guess it's all the same
So now I'm bloodied by my fist, clenched, swinging
When everything's the same
And nothing ever changes
Will you fall back into me, oh
You see, everything's estranged
A million empty faces
So will you fall back into me?
I was a name across your lips
It's time to spit me out
I play the game; when my heart rips
It's time to hear me out
(Never do without)
When everything's the same
And nothing ever changes
Will you fall back into me
See, everything's estranged
A million empty faces
So will you fall back into me?
(Will you fall
We'll be here again
So go on and rest your head
Before you lose it again)
We're leaning on each other
Or at least I can pretend
That we didn't lose it all again, all again
Lose it all again
The lyrics to David Cook's song "Fall Back Into Me" explore the themes of repetition, loss, and the desire for connection in a tumultuous relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have been in this situation before and recognizes that it will likely happen again. They urge their partner to take a moment to rest before things spiral out of control once more.
The singer longs for a sense of stability and support in their relationship, even if it means pretending that everything is okay. They understand that things could have been different, but they find themselves standing at their partner's door, singing and hoping for reconciliation.
The chorus emphasizes the frustration of feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle. Everything seems the same, nothing ever changes, and the singer asks if their partner will once again fall back into their arms. They describe a world full of estranged relationships and empty faces, highlighting the loneliness and longing for connection.
In the second verse, the singer expresses feelings of bitterness and rejection after being left by their partner. They acknowledge that they've been chewed up and discarded, yet they continue to pretend that they haven't lost everything once more. They express disappointment in the fact that it's never different, everything remains the same.
The bridge reflects the singer's resilience and the realization that it's time for them to speak up. They refuse to be silent anymore and demand to be heard. The mention of playing a game and having their heart ripped reveals the emotional toll of their relationship. They long for their partner to acknowledge their pain and listen to them.
Overall, the lyrics depict a complex relationship characterized by repetitive patterns, loss, and the desire for emotional connection. The singer struggles to find stability and seeks solace in the possibility of their partner falling back into their arms.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been here before
We have experienced this situation in the past
We'll be here again so go on and rest your head
We will face this situation again, so take a break and relax
Before you lose it again
Before you become overwhelmed or emotionally unstable once more
We're leaning on each other
We are relying on each other for support
Or at least I can pretend
Or at least I can imagine or act as if it is true
That we didn't lose it all again
That we did not completely fail or suffer a major loss once more
It could have been different
The situation had the potential to turn out in a different way
It could have all been the same
Despite the possibilities, the outcome ended up being identical
But now I'm standing at your front door, singing
At this moment, I am standing outside your house, expressing myself through song
When everything's the same
When everything remains constant or unchanged
And nothing ever changes
And nothing ever transforms or evolves
Will you fall back into me, oh
Will you return to relying on me for emotional support, oh
You see, everything's estranged
You notice that everything feels alienated or disconnected
A million empty faces
Countless people with vacant or indifferent expressions
So will you fall back into me?
So, will you revert to depending on me again?
Congratulations
Congratulations
You left me a little jaded and rejected
You made me feel slightly disillusioned and excluded
And so I lost it again
And as a result, I became emotionally overwhelmed or unstable once more
You chew me up, you throw away
You consume me or use me without consideration, then discard me
As I continue to pretend
While I persist in imagining or acting as if it is not the case
That we didn't lose it all again
That we did not suffer a complete failure or loss all over again
I guess it's never different
I suppose it is always the same
I guess it's all the same
I suppose it is all identical or unchanged
So now I'm bloodied by my fist, clenched, swinging
So now my hand is injured and covered in blood from punching with a clenched fist
I was a name across your lips
I was a word or utterance on your lips
It's time to spit me out
It is time to forcefully expel or reject me
I play the game; when my heart rips
I engage in this emotional game, knowing that it will eventually cause intense pain
It's time to hear me out
It is time to listen to me or give me a chance to express myself
(Never do without)
(Never go without)
When everything's the same
When everything remains constant or unchanged
And nothing ever changes
And nothing ever transforms or evolves
Will you fall back into me
Will you return to relying on me for emotional support
See, everything's estranged
You notice that everything feels alienated or disconnected
A million empty faces
Countless people with vacant or indifferent expressions
So will you fall back into me?
So, will you revert to depending on me again?
(Will you fall
We'll be here again
So go on and rest your head
Before you lose it again)
(Will you return? We will face this situation again. So take a break and relax before you become overwhelmed once more)
We're leaning on each other
We are relying on each other for support
Or at least I can pretend
Or at least I can imagine or act as if it is true
That we didn't lose it all again, all again
That we did not completely fail or suffer a major loss once more, once more
Lose it all again
Experience a complete failure or loss once more
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angela smith
Love this song...
Priscilla V
does anyone know where to buy this album?! i wish it was on spotify!
Felipe
Why no Spotify?
Fabiola Julissa Castillo
it could have been different....congratulations u left me a little jaded and rejected,, so i lost it again..