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
Talkin' Smooth
Kate Voegele Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Did you replace the last two dozen names with mine?
Is 'I love you baby,' second nature by now?
'Cause it sounds awful rehearsed
When the words leave your mouth
I don't know why but it seems
Is this a routine you just repeat?
'Cause I don't mean to presume
That you don't love me like you say you do
But, you're gonna have to prove that you're true
And you're not just talkin' smooth
Your performance deserves an academy award
And it's a double edged sword, 'cause I sure feel adored
But just between us I'd rather see you slip up
Don't you know that it's those
Less than perfect words I can't get enough of
Maybe I'm outta my head
But I'm telling you baby that I've been misled
So if the record's off well could you get it set?
I don't mean to presume
That you don't love me like you say you do
But, you're gonna have to prove that you're true
And you're not just talkin' smooth
Well, you've proven your charm is a crime
Oh, and oh, why don't you see
The harm in relying on this disguise
You're losing me with every little wink of the eye
The end of my rope is slipping out of my hold
So if you're clever you'd better do some damage control
I don't know why but it seems
You've made a game of making a fool outta me
And I did not sign up to be
Your tongue-in-cheek, hey oh, yeah
I don't mean to presume
That you don't love me like you say you do
But, you're gonna have to prove that you're true
And you're not just talkin' smooth
Oh, can you prove you're not just talkin' smooth
The song "Talkin' Smooth" by Kate Voegele is a plea for honesty and sincerity in a relationship. The singer expresses her doubts about her partner's true feelings by questioning the authenticity of his declaration of love. She accuses him of using the same line on multiple women and wonders if he has replaced their names with hers. She is tired of the rehearsed, insincere expressions of love and asks him to prove that he truly loves her and is not just "talkin' smooth."
The second verse reveals that despite her desire for sincerity, the singer also finds herself drawn to the smooth talk and charm of her partner. She admits that the imperfect, genuine expressions of love are more appealing to her than the rehearsed lines. She urges her partner to stop relying on his charm and to be true to himself, to avoid losing her. The bridge further emphasizes the danger in relying solely on charm and performance, as it can eventually lead to being caught and losing the relationship.
Overall, "Talkin' Smooth" is a relatable and honest song that captures the struggle of balancing the desire for sincerity with the allure of charm and smooth talk in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times have you used that line?
Asking if the person has used this line on multiple people and if they have just inserted the name of the current person they are talking to.
Did you replace the last two dozen names with mine?
Asking if the person has used this line on so many people that they needed to replace the names of the previous people with the current person's name.
Is 'I love you baby,' second nature by now?
Asking if the person says 'I love you' so much that they just do it automatically without really meaning it.
'Cause it sounds awful rehearsed When the words leave your mouth
Observing that the person's declaration of love sounds insincere and practiced when spoken.
I don't know why but it seems That I'm not the first to have heard this speech
Noticing that the person has probably used this speech on others before.
Is this a routine you just repeat?
Wondering if the person has a routine of using the same lines and tactics to win affection.
'Cause I don't mean to presume That you don't love me like you say you do But, you're gonna have to prove that you're true And you're not just talkin' smooth
Acknowledging that the person may truly love her, but she needs real evidence of it.
Your performance deserves an academy award And it's a double edged sword, 'cause I sure feel adored
Complimenting the person on their acting abilities but being aware that their charm can be misleading.
But just between us I'd rather see you slip up Don't you know that it's those Less than perfect words I can't get enough of
Expressing a desire for the person to be genuine and even make mistakes, rather than just rely on charming lines and tactics.
Maybe I'm outta my head But I'm telling you baby that I've been misled So if the record's off well could you get it set?
Admitting that she may be overthinking things, but still feeling like she has been deceived and asking for clarity.
Well, you've proven your charm is a crime Oh, and oh, why don't you see The harm in relying on this disguise You're losing me with every little wink of the eye
Asserting that the person's charm is misleading and causing harm, and that the constant use of tactics is causing her to lose interest.
The end of my rope is slipping out of my hold So if you're clever you'd better do some damage control
Feeling like she is losing her patience and interest, and warning the person that they need to change their ways if they want to keep her.
You've made a game of making a fool outta me And I did not sign up to be Your tongue-in-cheek, hey oh, yeah
Accusing the person of playing mind games and manipulating her, and feeling upset that she did not sign up for that kind of treatment.
Oh, can you prove you're not just talkin' smooth
Directly asking the person to prove that their declarations of love are not just smooth talk and empty promises.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATE ELIZABETH VOEGELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind