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.
It's Not Right
Katharine McPhee Lyrics
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Didn't know how to land
Now I'm deep into water
Unable to stand
Can I silence the dangers
Be blind to the signs?
I see hearts breaking around me
What will happen to mine?
Every now and then
I feel these questions creeping in
But if you leave me in the middle of nowhere
And I can't get back again
Every now and then
All these fears I have speaking
Well, if you leave me in the middle of winter
Never to see the sun again
Now that I'm in silent suffering
It's not right, it's not right
Does it feel good to let you
Closer to me?
Did I get what I wanted
And not what I need?
Can I carry the weight
Of these secrets and doubts?
I know they're never spoken
But inside they're calling out
Every now and then
I feel these questions creeping in
But if you leave me in the middle of nowhere
And I can't get back again
Every now and then
All these fears I have speaking
Well, if you leave me in the middle of winter
Never to see the sun again
Now that I'm in silent suffering
It's not right, it's not right
In the voices hard to fight
I'm scared my heart is saying
It's not right, it's not right
I'm not made to be afraid, oh
Every now and then
I feel these questions creeping in
But if you me in the middle of nowhere
And I can't get back again
Every now and then
All these fears I have speaking
Well, if you leave me in the middle of winter
Never to see the sun again
Every now and then I feel these questions creeping in
Stuck in the middle of nowhere and I can't back again
Now that I'm in silent suffering, oh no
It's not right
The song "It's Not Right" by Katharine McPhee depicts the confusion and pain that comes with being in a relationship that may not be right for both partners. The opening verse expresses regret and uncertainty about the decisions made in the relationship, questioning if jumping into love was a mistake. The lines "Can I silence the dangers, Be blind to the signs, I see hearts breaking around me, What will happen to mine?" imply that the singer is aware of the potential dangers involved but may be turning a blind eye to them.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the doubts and fears that come into her mind, signaling that there is something wrong with the relationship. She also realizes that she can't survive without her partner, and the line, "If you leave me in the middle of nowhere and I can't get back again," illustrates her reliance on the partner. The lines "All these fears I have speaking, Well, if you leave me in the middle of winter, Never to see the sun again" shows that the fears aren't just fleeting thoughts but could happen in reality.
The bridge of "It's Not Right" highlights the internal struggle that the singer faces, as her heart is fighting against the rational mind. The lines "In the voices hard to fight, I'm scared my heart is saying, It's not right, it's not right" represent the conflicting messages that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "It's Not Right" by Katharine McPhee conveys the pain and confusion that comes with being in a relationship that doesn't feel right.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I jump into love?
Did I rush into this relationship without knowing what I was getting into?
Didn't know how to land
I wasn't prepared for the consequences of falling for someone.
Now I'm deep into water
I'm in too deep, and it's overwhelming.
Unable to stand
I'm struggling to keep my head above water.
Can I silence the dangers
Can I ignore the warning signs and pretend everything is okay?
Be blind to the signs?
Am I willing to ignore the red flags that are right in front of me?
I see hearts breaking around me
I am aware of the pain that others are going through due to similar situations.
What will happen to mine?
I am worried about the potential consequences for myself.
Every now and then
Occasionally or sometimes
I feel these questions creeping in
I start to wonder about the implications of my choices.
But if you leave me in the middle of nowhere
If you abandon me when I'm vulnerable and lost
And I can't get back again
Leaving me stranded and unable to recover.
All these fears I have speaking
All of the worries that I keep buried deep inside.
Well, if you leave me in the middle of winter
If you abandon me when things are bleak and bleak and seem unendurable
Never to see the sun again
If you leave me in a place where I will never find happiness or joy
Now that I'm in silent suffering
Now that I am in pain that is not outwardly visible
Does it feel good to let you
Does it bring satisfaction to be so vulnerable to you?
Closer to me?
To have you in my life, despite the risks and consequences?
Did I get what I wanted
Did I achieve the goals that I had in mind when I entered this relationship?
And not what I need?
But at the same time, did I overlook what I really needed from a partner?
Can I carry the weight
Am I strong enough to handle all of the problems and worries that come with this relationship?
Of these secrets and doubts?
The things that I keep hidden from others, including myself, about this relationship
I know they're never spoken
I am aware that these worries remain unvoiced and hidden
But inside they're calling out
But inside, they are constantly present and making themselves known
In the voices hard to fight
The negative thoughts and worries that persist despite my best efforts to ignore them
I'm scared my heart is saying
My own heart is causing me to be afraid and worried.
I'm not made to be afraid, oh
I don't want to be someone who is always afraid and hesitant to take risks.
Stuck in the middle of nowhere and I can't back again
Feeling lost and unable to make a decision about what to do next
Now that I'm in silent suffering, oh no
Now that I am experiencing pain and discomfort that isn't visible to others
It's not right
This situation is not okay, and the pain is not worth it.
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Written by: LUCIE SILVAS, GO GARY
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