Cook's West Virginia-born mother played guitar and mandolin and sang on local radio shows. Her father, a Georgia native, also performed country music and served jail time for running moonshine. Upon his release, he and Elizabeth's mother played in local bands together, eventually marrying. Elizabeth, born in 1972, moved to Nashville in her twenties and quickly got a publishing deal. Demos recorded between 1997 and 2000 comprised her independently released debut album, "The Blue Album", which showcased her formidable songwriting ability and featured such well-known Music City musicians as Tim Carroll, Kenny Vaughan, and Rick Schell.
She made her major label debut in 2002 with "Hey Y'All". But following a corporate re-structuring that left the album virtually abandoned and stagnant on sales, Elizabeth fought back with her 2005 independent release "This Side Of The Moon", which received positive reviews.
Her album "Balls" was released May 2007. It was been her most successful album to date, thanks to glowing press reviews and significant video play for the song "Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman."
Her 2010 album Welder features appearances by an all-star roster of guests including Dwight Yoakam, Crowell and Buddy Miller, and continued her increasing popularity becoming her highest charting album in the U.S.
Her album "Gospel Plow" was released June 2012.
Cook hosts the morning radio show "Elizabeth Cook's Apron Strings" on the Sirius XM radio station Outlaw Country on Channel 60. The show airs weekdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). The show format is a mix of Americana, Outlaw, and Alt Country.
In 2016, Cook released her sixth studio album Exodus of Venus.
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I'm Beginning To Forget
Elizabeth Cook Lyrics
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Oh I know I'll forget you, if you'll just stay away
I'm beginning to get over you, forget old memories
And I know I'll get over you, if you'll just set me free
Don't walk by my window, don't call on the phone
Don't write me a letter, just leave me alone
For each time I see you, old heartaches begin
In the song "I'm Beginning To Forget" by Elizabeth Cook, she sings about the process of trying to move on from someone she once loved. She acknowledges that it's difficult to completely forget about that person, but she's making progress each day. She hopes that by staying away from the person, she'll eventually be able to fully forget and move on. Cook pleads with the person not to contact her in any way as it only reopens the old wounds and makes it harder to forget.
The lyrics convey a sense of emotional pain and longing to heal from a past relationship. Cook's voice is smooth and emotive, conveying the raw feeling of trying to forget someone she once loved. The song highlights the complexity and difficulty involved in moving on from a relationship and how it's a gradual process that happens over time.
Overall, the song encourages the idea of self-reflection and self-care in moving on from heartbreak. It's a gentle reminder that healing takes time, and progress should be celebrated, even if it's small steps.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm beginning to forget you a little more each day
As time passes, memories of you are beginning to fade, and I am slowly forgetting you.
Oh I know I'll forget you, if you'll just stay away
I am positive that my memory of you will completely disappear if you do not come near me.
I'm beginning to get over you, forget old memories
I am starting to move on from you and memories of the past are being left behind.
And I know I'll get over you, if you'll just set me free
If you give me space and let me move on without interference, I am sure to heal and forget about you in time.
Don't walk by my window, don't call on the phone
Do not come close to me in any way, shape or form.
Don't write me a letter, just leave me alone
Even if you feel the need to communicate, please resist the urge and let me be.
For each time I see you, old heartaches begin
Every time I lay eyes on you or come into contact with you, past emotional pain resurfaces.
And I know I'll get over you, if I don't see you again
If I were to stop seeing you altogether, I am certain that I would eventually move on from you and forget about you.
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.