Though Ketchum first began recording in the mid-1980s, not until his 1991 record deal with Curb Records did he have a major hit with the album Past The Point Of Rescue. The title cut to the album was a Top 3 single, and other singles that met similar success included "Small Town Saturday Night" and "Sure Love".
In 1994 Ketchum toured Britain, issuing the single "Past The Point Of Rescue" on that side of the Atlantic. Though the single failed to make the UK Top 100 pop charts, it received extensive airplay on country radio. The album Every Little Word (of which the UK release featured a bonus disc of past US hits including "Past The Point...") made the Top 40 on the UK country charts and also did the same back in the US.
Ketchum continued to record and release new material. His final US releases were Father Time in 2008, and I'm the Troubadour in 2014.
His film credits included appearing in the 1988 film Heartbreak Hotel and a small role in the 1994 film Maverick.
Sure Love
Hal Ketchum Lyrics
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There's a new song in my life
Some may take love casually
But I know what it's worth to me
[Chorus:]
I would count the steps from here to heaven
Every heartache I was given
To find sure love
I would chase old ghosts and watch them scatter
Drop old dreams and watch them shatter
Lose myself and all I own
To find sure love
To find sure love
I wake up and she is there
And for a moment I just stare
For the sake of love this true
There is nothing I won't do
I would count the steps from here to heaven
Every heartache I was given
Tip my hat and walk through fire
To find sure love
I would chase old ghosts and watch them scatter
Drop old dreams and watch them shatter
Lose myself and all I own
To find sure love
Some may take love casually
But I know what it's worth to me
I would count the steps from here to heaven
Every heartache I was given
Tip my hat and walk through fire
To find sure love
I would chase old ghosts and watch them scatter
Drop old dreams and watch them shatter
Lose myself and all I own
To find sure love
To find sure love
Oh to find sure love
In "Sure Love," Hal Ketchum expresses the depth of his commitment to his partner and the lengths he is willing to go to ensure their relationship remains strong. The song emphasizes the value of true love and the sacrifices one must make to find, maintain and grow it. From the opening line, "There's a new star in my sky," Ketchum weaves an image of a transformation that has taken place in his life, with the introduction of his partner.
The chorus emphasizes Ketchum's willingness to face any challenge for the sake of love. He would count the steps to heaven, endure every heartache he was given, tip his hat and walk through fire just to find sure love. The final verse portrays the extent of Ketchum's love, as he wakes up to his partner and stares at her in awe, because he realizes how blessed he is to have found her. Ketchum's message in "Sure Love" is clear: love is not just a fleeting emotion, but a powerful force that requires dedication and sacrifice to maintain its strength.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new star in my sky
The singer has found someone special who has added brightness to his life.
There's a new song in my life
The singer has newfound happiness, and this feeling is making him feel like he's on top of the world.
Some may take love casually
Love may not hold the same emphasis for everyone.
But I know what it's worth to me
The artist, however, knows exactly what love means to him and values it greatly.
[Chorus:]
The following lines allude to the artist's determination to find and keep this sure love.
I would count the steps from here to heaven
The singer would go to great lengths to show and prove his love.
Every heartache I was given
The singer has had heartaches in the past, but he would go through them all again if it means being with this person.
Tip my hat and walk through fire
The artist would bravely face any challenge that comes his way for the sake of love.
To find sure love
The artist is still searching for and hoping to find his true love.
I would chase old ghosts and watch them scatter
The artist would let go of the past and the negative things that haunt him and focus on the present and the future with his newfound love.
Drop old dreams and watch them shatter
The singer would give up his old dreams and aspirations to make way for new ones with his partner.
Lose myself and all I own
The artist is willing to let go of everything he has to make sure love work.
To find sure love
The singer remains dedicated to finding and maintaining his love.
I wake up and she is there
The singer wakes up next to his partner, and feels grateful and blessed for having her in his life.
And for a moment I just stare
The singer is in awe of how lucky he is to have found someone as wonderful as his partner.
For the sake of love this true
The artist is willing to do anything for his partner, because he knows that their love is genuine and special.
There is nothing I won't do
The artist emphasizes that his love is unconditional and endless, and he will do anything to make sure their love lasts.
Oh to find sure love
The singer passionately expresses his desire to find the one true love that he hopes will last forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARY SCOTT BURR, HAL KETCHUM
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