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.
The Time Of My Life
David Cook Lyrics
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To turn into something I could believe in
And looking for that magic rainbow
On the horizon, I couldn't see it until I let go
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness burn
Now I'm coming alive, body and soul
And feelin' my world start to turn
I know this is the time, this is the time
To be more than a name or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life, time of my life
Holding onto things that vanished
Into the air, left me in pieces
But now I'm rising from the ashes
Finding my wings and all that I needed
Was there all along within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart
And I'll taste every moment and live it out loud
I know this is the time, this is the time to be
More than a name or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life, the time of my life
And I'm out on the edge of forever, ready to run
Keeping my feet on the ground, arms open, wide face to the sun
And I'll taste every moment and live it out loud
I know this is the time, this is the time to be
More than a name or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life, my life
More than a name or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
This is the time of my life
The time of my life, time of my life
The lyrics to David Cook's song The Time Of My Life are about taking chances and embracing life as it is. The song talks about waiting for dreams to come true and the struggles of searching for something believable, as well as hoping for something magical to appear on the horizon. The chorus of the song is the most powerful part of the lyrics as they express the idea of living life to its fullest, taking risks, and making the most of every moment. The song encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and to let go of the things that hold them back, to find the courage to embrace life and pursue their dreams.
The chorus expresses an intense feeling of empowerment, as the singer knows that this is the time to be more than just a name or face in the crowd, and to shine as an individual. He acknowledges that he's tasted bitterness and disappointment, but through letting himself love, he begins to feel alive - body and soul. This is a metaphor for how the singer has overcome his struggles and found joy; it is also a call to listeners that they too can do the same. The song ends with the singer asserting that he's out on the edge of forever, ready to run, and that this is the time of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for my dreams
To turn into something I could believe in
And looking for that magic rainbow
On the horizon, I couldn't see it until I let go
The artist has been waiting for his dreams to become a reality and was seeking happiness. He was struggling until he decided to let go and have trust in the universe to make it happen.
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness burn
Now I'm coming alive, body and soul
And feelin' my world start to turn
The artist fell in love and it transformed his life, filling him with a new energy that brought him back to life and caused him to remake his worldview.
And I'll taste every moment and live it out loud
I know this is the time, this is the time
To be more than a name or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life, time of my life
The artist is determined to live life to the fullest, embracing all its moments, and not be content with just being a face in the crowd.
Holding onto things that vanished
Into the air, left me in pieces
But now I'm rising from the ashes
Finding my wings and all that I needed
Was there all along within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart
The artist was holding onto past traumas that left him broken. But he found healing and the strength to rise from the ruins, knowing that everything he needed to fly was within himself.
And I'm out on the edge of forever, ready to run
Keeping my feet on the ground, arms open, wide face to the sun
The artist is ready to take on life's great challenges with his heart and soul open to receive all the experiences it can give him.
This is the time of my life, the time of my life
This refrain repeats the idea that the artist is living the best time of his life and is determined to make it count.
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Written by: Reginald Glenn Hamm
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@erikariehigano22
Graduation song </3
A month passed since our graduation was commensed, and when I went back to listen to this song tears began to come out and at the main chorus I bursted in tears </3
Congrats batch 2014 - 2015!!! May your future be as brightest as the sun! 😁
@ConradGonbad
it's a shame his career never really panned out, he has an amazing voice for radio!
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Listining 2023???
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From India 🇮🇳
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Philippines ☺️
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I am listening from upstate NY
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Yes
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2024 😊
@amandaellis9656
Last song of the night at my wedding 5 years ago! So many great memories! 😊💛
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Hello beautiful fans how are you doing thank you for been my fans almighty God bless you