Diana Nicole DeGarmo (born June 16, 1987) is an American singer and RCA rec… Read Full Bio ↴Diana Nicole DeGarmo (born June 16, 1987) is an American singer and RCA recording artist. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, DeGarmo has been singing publicly from a young age, including at the 1997 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards. She was the second place finalist on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol in 2004, losing by a margin of less than 2% out of 65 million votes. DeGarmo was known for her power-house performances, as well as her ability to perform songs with ease at such a young age, as she was only 16 years old at the time of the show. Just finishing up her stint on the Broadway musical version of "Hairspray," she also was Dorthy on updated musical of "Wizard of Oz," called "Oz. In 2008 she currently stars in the CMT Original program "Gone Country". Currently working on her sophomore album, fans can expect a more country driven album and single (possibly her Gone Country anthem "Right Back Where We Ended") to be released soon.

Reachin' for Heaven
Diana DeGarmo Lyrics

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All my life
There was just me and my dreams
And the days went tickin' by
Like the beat of my heart

Spend my nights
Wonderin' how it would feel
When the waiting would end

And tomorrow would start
Suddenly I see the light
Out of the darkness I'm comin' alive

So this is how it feels
Reachin' for heaven
This is how it feels
Kissin' the sky
This is what it means
Touching forever
Like a phoenix rising from the flames
I'm reachin' for heaven

All this time
I never knew I was so strong
But you made me find the fire
That was there all along
In your eyes
I can see all I can be
Suddenly I want it all
And I know you'll catch me if ever I fall

So this is how it feels
Reachin' for heaven
And this is how it feels
Kissin' the sky
This is what it means
Touching forever
Like a phoenix rising from the flames
I'm reachin' for heaven

You alone have shown me
Shining new hope rises now for all
I owe you
It's my turn to show you

This is how it feels
Reachin' for heaven
And this is how it feels
Kissin' the sky
This is what it means
Touching forever
Like a phoenix rising from the flames
I'm reachin' for heaven
Reachin' for heaven

This is how it feels
Kissin' the sky
This is what it means
Touching forever
Like a phoenix rising from the flames
I'm reachin' for heaven

Reachin' for heaven
Heaven

Overall Meaning

The song "Reachin' for Heaven" by Diana DeGarmo is an inspiring track about dreaming big, finding one's strength, and reaching for success. The lyrics convey the message of never giving up on one's goals and dreams, despite the struggles and challenges that one may face. The song begins with the singer reflecting on her life, where she had nothing but her dreams and struggled through the days, but all the while, she was hopeful that the waiting would end, and she would reach her destination. Suddenly, she sees the light and is coming to life from the darkness she was in. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of reaching for her dreams, with the metaphor of kissing the sky and touching forever, like a phoenix rising from the flames. The singer is ecstatic about the feeling of achieving her goals and is grateful to the person who helped her discover her strength and potential. The song ends with her promising to help that person in return.

The song's upbeat tempo and energetic vocals enhance the message's positivity, uplifting the listeners and motivating them to pursue their dreams. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and the song carries a universal theme of courage, resilience, and hope. The chorus's metaphor of kissing the sky and touching forever is a beautiful expression of the feeling of achieving one's dreams and reaching the pinnacle of success.

Line by Line Meaning

All my life
Throughout my entire existence

There was just me and my dreams
I only had myself and my aspirations

And the days went tickin' by
Time kept moving forward

Like the beat of my heart
Similar to the rhythm of my heartbeat

Spend my nights
During my evenings

Wonderin' how it would feel
Contemplating the sensation

When the waiting would end
The point in which my anticipation would cease

And tomorrow would start
The beginning of a new day

Suddenly I see the light
Suddenly I comprehend

Out of the darkness I'm comin' alive
Emerging from obscurity and becoming vivacious

So this is how it feels
This is what the sensation is like

Reachin' for heaven
Aspiring to reach an idealistic state

This is how it feels
This is the sensation

Kissin' the sky
Reaching great heights

This is what it means
This is the definition

Touching forever
Connecting with an everlasting state

Like a phoenix rising from the flames
Similar to the rebirth of a phoenix

I'm reachin' for heaven
I'm aspiring to reach an idealistic state

All this time
Throughout all this duration

I never knew I was so strong
I was unaware of my own power

But you made me find the fire
But you enabled me to discover my passion

That was there all along
That had been present from the beginning

In your eyes
By looking into your gaze

I can see all I can be
I am capable of understanding my potential

Suddenly I want it all
Suddenly I desire everything

And I know you'll catch me if ever I fall
I am aware that you will support me if I ever falter

You alone have shown me
Only you have revealed to me

Shining new hope rises now for all
New opportunities and optimism emerge for everyone

I owe you
I am indebted to you

It's my turn to show you
Now it's my responsibility to demonstrate to you

Heaven
An idealistic, utopian state

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, DEAN PITCHFORD

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