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.
Heroes
David Cook Lyrics
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It reminds of me of where I want to be
With you and you alone
Hold me in like you were made for me
I'm losing faith in gravity
And I just need to let you know
And I just need to let you know
Down off of these clouds
All these heroes come and go
But you're still standing
You teach me to rise up
To open my eyes up
All these heroes come and go
But you're still standing
You're still standing
You know the world's confusing
I don't care
I crawl into your atmosphere
I know you'll make it right
You're all I need to know
I'm not going to come down
Down off of these clouds
All these heroes come and go
But you're still standing
You teach me to rise up
To open my eyes up
All these heroes come and go
But you're still standing
I believe that you can save me
And you'll never let me fall
I believe in what you've shown me
There's a hero in us all
I'm not going to come down
Down off of these clouds
All these heroes come and go
You teach me to rise up
To open my eyes up
All these heroes come and go
But you're still standing
I'm not going to come down
Not going to come down
(But you're still standing)
All these heroes come and go
(But you're still standing)
All these heroes come and go
The song "Heroes" by David Cook is a tribute to the unwavering support and love of a significant other. The song opens with Cook singing about a beautiful sunset and how it reminds him of where he wants to be - with his loved one. The chorus then kicks in with Cook proclaiming that he will not come down from cloud nine, because his partner gives him the strength to stand tall amidst the chaos of the world. Cook reinforces this with lines like, "all these heroes come and go, but you're still standing" and "you teach me to rise up, to open my eyes up."
Through this song, Cook is celebrating the unsung heroes in our lives - the people who stand by us no matter what. He praises his partner for being his hero, his "atmosphere," that keeps him going even when he feels like he's falling apart. The song ends with Cook expressing his unwavering trust in his partner and his belief that there is a hero in all of us.
Overall, "Heroes" is a powerful tribute to the importance of love and support in our lives. It serves as a reminder to appreciate those who stand by us no matter what and to hold onto them tightly.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sun goes down in front of me
The sun setting reminds me of where I want to be
It reminds of me of where I want to be
I associate the sunset with my desire to be with you
With you and you alone
I only want to be with you
Hold me in like you were made for me
I want you to hold me tightly, like we were meant to be together
I'm losing faith in gravity
I'm feeling lost and uncertain about life
And I just need to let you know
I need to tell you how I'm feeling
I'm not going to come down
I don't want to be brought back to reality
Down off of these clouds
I don't want to leave this dream-like state
All these heroes come and go
Many people come and go without making a lasting impression
But you're still standing
You remain a constant presence in my life
You teach me to rise up
You inspire me to be my best self
To open my eyes up
You help me see the world in a new way
You know the world's confusing
The world is a perplexing place
I don't care
Despite that, I don't mind because I have you
I crawl into your atmosphere
I seek your comfort and support
I know you'll make it right
I trust that you will help me overcome any obstacles
You're all I need to know
You are the only thing that matters to me
I believe that you can save me
I have faith that you can help me through anything
And you'll never let me fall
I trust that you will always be there for me
I believe in what you've shown me
I have seen how amazing you are and what you can do
There's a hero in us all
We each have the potential to be great and do great things
Not going to come down
I don't want to leave this perfect moment
(But you're still standing)
Despite everything, you remain constant
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MAIDA, CATHY DENNIS, DAVID COOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Morgan Randall
I LOVE this song! It stood out. SO many songs are so similar these days, that when you get one like this, it's a relief. I LOVE DAVID COOK! I stayed up all night voting for him.
HoldenisAustralian
Never heard this song or heard of David cook before and found this by accident on YouTube. This is now my favourite song! David Cook really needs to market his music here in Australia.
sikisikiamimis
This is not a song,this is a masterpiece song in music history.
HeyitsMeBianckie
Loving this song so much!!!Great one David....You are the best...Excellent talent...You rock...
Michael Jenkins
"Not going to come down, down from these clouds, these heroes come and go, I`m still standing"!!!!!!! I really love this song.
beckylink
WHAT A GLORIOUS VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felipe
Great song in 2020✌️
Adam Ralph
this is a beautiful song. nuff said.
Hillary Bowman
This man is the closest the world will get to perfection. (: <3
Marc Gelabert
Very beautiful song!!!