McPhee's self-titled debut album was released through RCA Records on January 30, 2007 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It also sold 116,000 copies in its first week. The album's first single, "Over It," was a Pop Top 30 hit and certified gold in 2008. Its second single, "Love Story," was released May 22, 2007, but failed to chart. On January 11, 2008, it was reported by Billboard.com that McPhee had been released from her RCA Records contract; a spokesperson for the label stated, "She is going to record her next album on her own." She ended up signing a new record deal with Verve Forecast Records (part of the Verve Music Group under Universal Music Group), which was announced on January 27, 2009.
McPhee's second album, Unbroken was released through Verve Forecast on January 5, 2010 and debuted at #27 on the Billboard 200. The album's first single was "Had It All" which peaked at #22 on the Billboard AC chart. She also released a holiday album titled Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You on October 12, 2010. It debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart while the single "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" peaked at #16 on the Billboard AC chart.
McPhee has also established an acting career; she co-starred in The House Bunny in 2008 as the hippie sorority sister Harmony. She will also be co-starring in the upcoming NBC series Smash. On June 9, 2011, it was announced that she had signed a new record deal with Columbia Records, in conjunction with Columbia teaming with NBC to distribute the music for Smash.
Connected
Katharine McPhee Lyrics
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Keep trying to make it through the next turn, knuckles white and holdin' tight.
So here I go, takin' the curve,
But I know that I'm never alone.
I think of you, and how you never let me go.
I feel connected (connected), protected (protected),
It's like you're standing right with me all the time.
And everything else is gonna be alright.
'Cause nothing can break this, nothing can break this, nothing can break this tie.
Connected, oh connected inside.
It's not an accident, the time we spent apart.
But now we're so close, I can always find you right here in my heart.
You've given me somethin' I need, and I don't ever want it to end.
Because of you, I know I've found my strength again.
I feel connected (connected), protected (protected),
It's like you're standing right with me all the time.
You hear me (you hear me), you're near me (you're near me),
And everything else is gonna be alright.
'Cause nothing can break this, nothing can break this, nothing can break this tie.
Connected, oh connected inside.
Every time that I breathe, I can feel the energy.
Reachin' out, flowin' through, you to me and me to you. wake or dream,
Walk or stand, you are everywhere I am.
Separate souls, unified, touching at the speed of light.
oh, yeah, oh whoa yeah
I feel connected (connected), protected (protected),
It's like you're standing right with me all the time.
You hear me, you're near me,
And everything else's gonna be alright.
Connected (connected), protected (protected),
It's like you're sitting right with me all the time.
You hear me, you're near me,
And everything else's gonna be alright.
'Cause nothing can break this, nothing can break this, nothing can break this tie.
Connected, connected inside, connected, connected inside, connected.
Oh Yeah!
The song "Connected" by Katharine McPhee expresses the feeling of having a deep connection with someone that makes you feel protected and supported through life. The first verse creates a metaphorical image of the challenges and unpredictability of life being similar to a carriage ride, with the singer blind-folded and holding on tight. But they find comfort in the idea that they are never alone as they have someone in mind who never lets them go. This someone is whoever the singer feels connected to, as the chorous repeats again and again. The second verse then solidifies the idea that the two souls are meant to be together, with the distance they spent apart now only making them even closer, to the point where the other person feels like they reside within the singer's heart.
The bridge expands on the metaphor of connection, describing a spiritual energy that flows between the two people no matter the circumstances, even if they're in different physical locations or states of being. They may be separate souls, but they are unified in their bond, touching at the speed of light. The last chorus repeats the message that the connection is unbreakable, and that everything will be alright because of it. Possibly the most important takeaway from the song is the idea that a strong connection to another person is a powerful source of strength and support through the difficulties that life throws at you.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm blind-folded on this carriage ride that they call life.
I am taking this ride through life without knowing what to expect or where it will take me.
Keep trying to make it through the next turn, knuckles white and holdin' tight.
I am struggling to move forward and keep holding on tightly as I face the unknown obstacles ahead.
So here I go, takin' the curve,
Despite the difficulties, I am moving forward and taking on the challenges in life.
But I know that I'm never alone.
Even though I may feel lost and uncertain, I take comfort in the fact that there are people who support me.
I think of you, and how you never let me go.
I am reminded of the people who are always there for me and have never let me down.
I feel connected (connected), protected (protected),
I feel a strong emotional and spiritual connection with those who support me and they provide me with a sense of security and safety.
It's like you're standing right with me all the time.
I feel as though those who support me are always by my side and will never leave me alone in my struggles.
You hear me (you hear me), you're near me (you're near me),
I know that those who support me are always listening to me and are close to me in spirit, even if they are not physically present.
And everything else is gonna be alright.
Despite the challenges and difficulties I may face in life, I know that everything will be okay as long as I have the support of my loved ones.
'Cause nothing can break this, nothing can break this, nothing can break this tie.
The bond that I share with those who support me is unbreakable and cannot be damaged by any obstacle that may come my way.
Connected, oh connected inside.
I feel deeply connected to those who support me on a personal and spiritual level.
It's not an accident, the time we spent apart.
The time that I have spent away from the people who support me was not by chance or coincidence.
But now we're so close, I can always find you right here in my heart.
Despite the time that we have spent apart, I still hold those who support me close to my heart.
You've given me somethin' I need, and I don't ever want it to end.
The support that I have received from my loved ones has given me something that I value greatly and I never want to lose it.
Because of you, I know I've found my strength again.
The support that I have received from those who care about me has given me the strength to face life's challenges and move forward with confidence.
Every time that I breathe, I can feel the energy.
The support that I have received from my loved ones fills me with energy and gives me the strength to face life's challenges.
Reachin' out, flowin' through, you to me and me to you. wake or dream,
The support that I have received from my loved ones transcends time and space, as we support each other in both the waking and dreaming moments of life.
Walk or stand, you are everywhere I am.
The support of my loved ones is always with me, no matter where I go or what I do.
Separate souls, unified, touching at the speed of light.
Even though we may be physically apart, the strong emotional and spiritual connection that I share with my loved ones unites us and allows us to support each other at a rapid pace.
Connected (connected), protected (protected),
The powerful bond that I share with my loved ones provides me with a sense of protection and safety.
It's like you're sitting right with me all the time.
Even when my loved ones are not physically present, I feel as though they are with me and supporting me at all times.
Oh Yeah!
The emotional and spiritual connection that I share with my loved ones fills me with joy and happiness.
Lyrics © MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM), Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY ROCHE, AMY POWERS
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babw16
This. Was. My. Childhood.
Kayla Clark
same...love love love Katharine McPhee😘😍
yoonmin trash
same
samiye khan
same
sinb hong
ikr. I used to sing this song while sitting near our window
Princess Mariposa
babw16 same I get so emotional when I watch it
Rachel Ralston
After so many years of not seeing this movie, I just can’t believe I’m singing it word for word! 😭😁
Padme Raven
I am 42 yrs, but LOVE this song especially because it always reminds me of my daughter when she was 8 yrs. She's now 18, lol she would be mortified if she knew I still listen to it.
Robin Fernando
Aww, I think that's really cute actually :)
Khadija Baig
I literally got goose bumps listening to this after a long time, reminds me of my childhood😢 anyone 2020?