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.
Come Back To Me
David Cook Lyrics
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You say that you're becoming someone else
Don't recognize the face in the mirror
Looking back at you
You say you're leaving
As you look away
I know there's really nothin' left to say
Whenever you need me
I'll wait for you
So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me
Take your time I won't go anywhere
Picture you with the wind in your hair
I'll keep your things right where you left 'em
I'll be here for you
So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me
And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you
Come back to me
I can't get close if you're not there
I can't get inside if there's no soul to bare
I can't fix you I can't save you
It's something you have to do
So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me
Come back to me
So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me
And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you
Come back to me
When you find you come back to me
When you find you come back to me
When you find you come back to me.
The lyrics to David Cook's song "Come Back to Me" are about a person who is leaving to find oneself and become a better version of oneself. The singer acknowledges the changes that are happening to the individual and feels helpless to do anything to fix it. The individual is distant and has a different look on their face, which makes it difficult for the singer to connect with them. The singer, however, promises to wait for the individual and keep their things safe while they're away. The lyrics suggest that the individual needs time to figure things out, and it's something that the singer can't fix. The singer encourages the individual to take as much time as they need and hopes that they find whatever they're looking for. The singer tells the individual that when they find themselves and know what they need, they should come back to the singer.
The song "Come Back to Me" is not only about longing for the return of someone's love, but it's also a very personal song for David Cook. He realizes that someone he loved needs to find themselves, but he shows that he'll be there to support and wait for them to come back. Cook's message is that it's okay to leave someone you love if it means they'll come back better than ever. He understands that sometimes people have to go away to find themselves, and he never wants to hold someone back from becoming their best self.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you gotta go and find yourself
You express the desire to leave and discover who you are
You say that you're becoming someone else
You claim that you're transforming into a different person
Don't recognize the face in the mirror
You don't know or understand the reflection staring back at you
Looking back at you
As you contemplate your appearance
You say you're leaving
You announce your departure
As you look away
You avert your gaze
I know there's really nothin' left to say
I understand that no words can change your decision
Just know I'm here
Understand that I'm available
Whenever you need me
Whenever you require my presence
I'll wait for you
I'll be patient until you return
Take your time I won't go anywhere
Don't rush, I'll still be around
Picture you with the wind in your hair
Imagining you free and happy
I'll keep your things right where you left 'em
I will maintain your belongings and space just as you left them
I'll be here for you
I'll provide support when you return
And I hope you find everything that you need
I wish for you to discover everything necessary for your contentment
I'll be right here waiting to see
I'll patiently await your reappearance and success
You find you
I hope you discover your true identity and purpose
Come back to me
Return to me when you're ready
I can't get close if you're not there
I can't emotionally connect with you if you're absent
I can't get inside if there's no soul to bare
I can't comprehend you if you aren't vulnerable
I can't fix you I can't save you
I can't solve your problems or protect you from harm
It's something you have to do
You need to face and overcome your own challenges
When you find you come back to me
Once you discover your authentic self, return to me
When you find you come back to me
After you achieve self-knowledge and growth, reunite with me
When you find you come back to me.
When you gain insight into yourself, please return to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zac Maloy, Espen Lind, Amund Bjorklund
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@taniaabby2027
This song is what me and my bf went thru. He said he wanted to go somewhere different and I told him that I supported him in anything. So he left the states. After a year later he came back. I had stayed single ( yes I did go out on like 2 dates but I never really connected with anyone so I focused on school more) and he literally came to my house and cried when he saw me. We started dating again and here we are years later looking for our first home.
@gersongalvez2729
omg that's satisfying
@thurayak5406
I hope you stay together forever ❤️❤️❤️
@mariahconklin3765
Awww. I am so happy for the two of you congrats.
@atthurargentum7339
sweeettt...... (i say sweet but may be it bitter for u...but now being a sweet thing)
@VuxGaming
Glad you got a happy ending. Unfortunately other people aren't as lucky :(
@martinwarne4034
I am in tears watching this. My boyfriend of almost 4 years decided to leave to go work on some personal issues. I pray God mends his heart and he finds healing and comes back to me when he is well.
@annamarieobando460
We're not searching for old songs;We're searching for old memories ...😢 ❤
@jessaguillermovlogs9717
Real.
@jeremycarlsion6117
I remember this was trending in the Philippines with the help of MYX Daily top 10. I wanna go back. I wanna cry. This beginning of the new decade sucks.