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.
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Top Of The World
Kate Voegele Lyrics
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Of my tired eyes
I'm not surprised
That it's now a quarter past too late
Nothing new, it's no case out of the ordinary
I'm so very wrapped around your finger this time
Oh, won't you give me awhile to unwind?
And I'm just waiting, making up your excuse
You say that love's tough, are you sure?
Ain't it just a piece of cake to make me look like a fool?
I look like a fool
You're like a splinter
Just killing me slowly from inside
The piercing winter is so much
More inviting than the stare in your eyes
One heavy cinderblock, like a rock
You're just staying, weighing, breaking me down
I'm crying out, you don't hear a sound
You're on top of the world
And I'm just waiting, making up your excuse
You say that love's tough, are you sure?
Ain't it just a piece of cake to make me look like a fool?
I look like a fool
Hope I've lost enough to win you back your prize
To put you up sky high, get your pride back to its familiar place
And I hope it's cost enough of my dear, precious time
To lift your spirits, spark your smile
You're on top of the world
And I'm just waiting, making up your excuse
You say that love's tough, are you sure?
Ain't it just a piece of cake to make me look like a fool?
I look like a fool
You break me, make me look like a fool
I am not your fool, no, no
You may be on top of the world
But I'm done playing by your rules
You're on top of the world
In "Top of the World" by Kate Voegele, the song talks about a relationship where the singer feels controlled and manipulated. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that they are being played and the frustration that comes with that knowledge. The chorus repeats the line "you're on top of the world, and I'm just waiting, making up your excuse," conveying the sense of power that the other person holds in the relationship. This line is paired with the singer "looking like a fool," which suggests that they are being taken advantage of and made to feel embarrassed.
The verses of the song focus on the internal struggles of the singer, who is unhappy in the relationship but wants to hang on. The lyrics suggest that the singer is losing themselves in a relationship where they are not valued or respected. The line "One heavy cinderblock, like a rock, you're just staying, weighing, breaking me down" evokes the feeling of being trapped and powerless, with no way out. The end of the song expresses a desire to move on from this relationship, ending with the line "You may be on top of the world, but I'm done playing by your rules."
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the corner
Using my peripheral vision
Of my tired eyes
Despite my exhaustion
I'm not surprised
I expected nothing less
That it's now a quarter past too late
Time has run out
Nothing new, it's no case out of the ordinary
This situation is common
I'm so very wrapped around your finger this time
I am completely under your control
Oh, won't you give me awhile to unwind?
Please give me a moment to relax
You're on top of the world
You have achieved great success
And I'm just waiting, making up your excuse
I am waiting for you to justify your actions
You say that love's tough, are you sure?
You claim that love is difficult, but are you certain?
Ain't it just a piece of cake to make me look like a fool?
Isn't it effortless for you to make me appear foolish?
I look like a fool
I appear foolish
You're like a splinter
You are a painful, irritating presence
Just killing me slowly from inside
Slowly causing me pain and harm internally
The piercing winter is so much
The coldness of winter is preferable
More inviting than the stare in your eyes
Your gaze is unwelcoming
One heavy cinderblock, like a rock
You weigh me down like a large, heavy object
You're just staying, weighing, breaking me down
You remain while causing me to suffer and deteriorate
I'm crying out, you don't hear a sound
I am pleading, but you are not listening
Hope I've lost enough to win you back your prize
I hope my sacrifice has earned back your favor
To put you up sky high, get your pride back to its familiar place
To raise you to great heights and restore your confidence
And I hope it's cost enough of my dear, precious time
I hope I have spent enough of my valuable time
To lift your spirits, spark your smile
To improve your mood and make you smile
You break me, make me look like a fool
You harm me and make me appear foolish
I am not your fool, no, no
I refuse to be manipulated any longer
You may be on top of the world
You may be successful
But I'm done playing by your rules
But I am no longer willing to follow your commands
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATE ELIZABETH VOEGELE
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