Voegele began gaining interest from record labels and management companies after recording a series of demos. The first demo "The Other Side" (released in 2003) was produced by multi-platinum, award winning producer Michael Seifert. Her second demo "Louder Than Words" (released in 2004) was produced by Marshall Altman. Kate signed a record deal with Myspace Records in 2006 and released her debut album "Don't Look Away" (produced by Marshall Altman) in May of 2007.
Kate Voegele recently began a recurring guest spot in six episodes of The CW television series "One Tree Hill" on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Voegele plays Mia, a young singer and keyboardist for a rock band fronted by Jason (Kevin Federline). After Peyton (Hilarie Burton) signs the band to her upstart record label and becomes increasingly frustrated with Jason's attitude, she eventually drops him and the rest of the band, but retains Mia as a developing new artist at the insistence of Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti), who is somewhat well-versed in the music industry as well. Mia performs songs on the series from Voegele's real-life debut album "Don't Look Away" including "Kindly Unspoken" in her very first episode.
Kate Voegele performed several songs from her debut album "Don't Look Away" on the The Early Show, Saturday, February 2, 2008 on CBS television network nationally. Kate's band member Sam provided backup vocals and beat box support while Mark played the bass guitar.
In the spring, Kate embarked on a world-wind tour, opening up for the rock band Hanson on their 2008 Walk Tour and gaining a reputation in the music business that will surely be worth remembering.
Official site: www.katevoegele.com
Lift Me Up
Kate Voegele Lyrics
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Twisted like a riddle I've seen high and I've seen low
So loud, the voices of all my doubts
Telling me to give up, to pack up and leave town
Even so, I had to believe
Impossible means nothing to me, yeah
Turn the ashes into flames
'Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I've been given hope
That there's a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Somewhere, every body starts there
I'm counting on a small prayer,
Lost in a nightmare
But I'm here, and suddenly it's so clear
The struggle through the long years
It taught me to outrun my fears
Everything worth having, oh
Comes with trials worth withstanding
So can you lift me up,
Turn the ashes into flames
'Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I've been given hope
That there's a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Oh, lift me up
Oh, lift me up
Oh, lift me up
Lift me up
Lift me up
Oh, Lift me up
Down and out is overrated
And I need to be elevated
Looking up is not enough
No, I would rather rise above
So can you lift me up,
Turn the ashes into flames
'Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I've been given hope
That there's a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Oh, oh, oh, just begun
Lift me up, yeah, oh, oh, oh, yeah, now
Oh, oh, lift me up
Lift me up
Lift me up
The song "Lift Me Up" by Kate Voegele is an anthem of hope, resilience, and determination to overcome struggles. The lyrics vividly describe the ups and downs of life, the moments of doubts and fears, and the need for support and encouragement to keep going. The first stanza introduces the theme of the song, portraying life as a complex journey full of challenges, but also opportunities to believe in the impossible. The second stanza continues the message of perseverance, highlighting that every person starts somewhere, often in a small and uncertain way, but has the potential to overcome their worst nightmares and fears.
The chorus of the song is a powerful plea for help and guidance to those who can help boost one's spirit and energy. The repetition of the line "lift me up" reinforces the urgency and faith that the singer has that she can rise above her current struggles. The metaphor of turning "ashes into flames" suggests a transformational process from despair to passion and vitality.
The bridge of the song reiterates the singer's desire to be elevated and not merely just looking up. She rejects mediocrity and seeks to rise above her circumstances, no matter how challenging they may seem.
Overall, "Lift Me Up" is a timely and relatable song that speaks to the human experience of facing obstacles and needing help from others to overcome them. Its message is one of hope, determination, and resilience that can inspire anyone going through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
This road is anything but simple
Life is complex and difficult, far from being easy
Twisted like a riddle I've seen high and I've seen low
Life seems like a puzzle with its twists and turns, and I've experienced good and bad times
So loud, the voices of all my doubts
My doubts are shouting inside my head, making me feel unsure
Telling me to give up, to pack up and leave town
My doubts are urging me to quit and run away from my problems
Even so, I had to believe
Despite my doubts, I needed to have faith
Impossible means nothing to me, yeah
I don't believe that anything is impossible, and I am determined to succeed
So can you lift me up,
Can you help me, support me?
Turn the ashes into flames
Help me turn my failures into successes
'Cause I have overcome
I have already overcome many obstacles
More than words will ever say
My accomplishments speak louder than any language can express
And I've been given hope
I feel optimistic that things will get better
That there's a light on up the hall
There's a glimmer of hope shining in the distance
And that a day will come
I believe that there is a brighter future waiting for me
When the fight is won
When I finally succeed
And I think that day has just begun
I sense that my journey is far from over
Somewhere, every body starts there
Everyone has to begin somewhere
I'm counting on a small prayer,
I'm hoping that a small prayer will help me along the way
Lost in a nightmare
Feeling trapped in a never-ending bad dream
But I'm here, and suddenly it's so clear
Despite my struggles, I'm here and beginning to see things more clearly
The struggle through the long years
The hardship that I endured for many years
It taught me to outrun my fears
My struggles have taught me to overcome my fears and become stronger
Everything worth having, oh
Anything valuable and meaningful
Comes with trials worth withstanding
Requires enduring difficult challenges
Oh, lift me up
Help me rise above my obstacles
Down and out is overrated
Being defeated and hopeless is not worth the attention it receives
And I need to be elevated
I need to be lifted up and supported
Looking up is not enough
I need more than just a positive mindset
No, I would rather rise above
I want to surpass my struggles and thrive
Oh, oh, oh, just begun
I'm just getting started
Lift me up, yeah, oh, oh, oh, yeah, now
Help me out right now
Lift me up
Help me rise up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KATE ELIZABETH VOEGELE
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