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.
Love Story
Katharine McPhee Lyrics
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I think it was the summertime
When I laid eyes on you
I didn't even know your name
Somehow we'd ended up in the same room
It never crossed my mind
I never saw you like that
I should've listened to my best friend
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
(Oo, oo, oo)
I always made up some excuse
Saying that you weren't my type
Didn't wanna face the truth
Didn't wanna cross that line
'Till one day I saw you
Out the corner of my eye
You were flirting with some girl
And inside I thought I would die
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
Can't believe it's happening
When I least expected
My prince under disguise
How you fooled me with those eyes
When I feel like I am blue
In your arms is where I knew
I am wrong
From the beginning we always belong
(Love story love)
(This is my
This is my love story
This is my love story)
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends (friends)
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
In the song "Love Story" by Katharine McPhee, the singer recounts her typical love story. She explains how she met her significant other in the summertime, and they both ended up in the same room together, but she didn't pay much attention to him. Her friend had noticed that they would be perfect together, but she didn't listen. They started out as friends, and the singer had always told herself that he wasn't her type, and she didn't want to cross that line, until one day, she saw him flirting with another girl, and it hit her that she had feelings for him all along. In the end, the boy she never wanted stole her heart, and she fell for him hard.
The song tells a relatable story about how a person can meet their significant other unexpectedly and fall for them in a way they never expected. It reminds listeners of the struggles and joys that come with relationships, and how despite the doubts, it can still turn into a beautiful love story. The song is an uplifting and feel-good tune that celebrates love and the happy ending that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it was the summertime
The singer reminisces the moment when she met someone special.
When I laid eyes on you
The singer remembers the moment when she first saw the person she fell in love with.
I didn't even know your name
The singer did not have any prior knowledge or information about the person she was about to fall in love with.
Somehow we'd ended up in the same room
The artist and her beloved were present in the same place, although they did not go together intentionally.
It never crossed my mind
The artist did not think of a possibility of falling in love with the person at first glance.
I never saw you like that
The singer did not find the person attractive or interesting initially.
I should've listened to my best friend
The singer's best friend had a feeling that the singer and the person were a suitable match.
She knew we'd be a perfect match
The artist's best friend believed that the artist and the person she met could be a great couple.
It's a typical love story
The artist reflects that her love story follows a common pattern that people fall in love as they get to know one another.
We started out as friends
The artist and her beloved began their relationship as friends.
We met way back when
The singer and her beloved knew each other for a long time.
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
The person who you didn't see as a potential partner ends up making you fall in love with them.
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
The singer did not anticipate falling in love with the person until they were already head over heels for them.
I always made up some excuse
The singer tried to find ways to avoid admitting her feelings for the person she was falling in love with.
Saying that you weren't my type
The singer tried to convince herself that the person she liked did not match her ideal type.
Didn't wanna face the truth
The artist avoided acknowledging her true feelings for the person.
Didn't wanna cross that line
The artist was hesitant to express her feelings and take their friendship to the next level.
Till one day I saw you
The singer's feelings changed when she saw the person she liked interacting romantically with someone else.
Out the corner of my eye
The singer noticed the interaction between her beloved and someone else, although she was not looking directly at them.
You were flirting with some girl
The artist's beloved was being flirtatious with someone else.
And inside I thought I would die
The artist felt devastated and hurt seeing her beloved flirt with someone else, and the experience was emotionally distressing to her.
Can't believe it's happening
The artist is surprised that her relationship with her beloved has developed into a romantic one.
When I least expected
The singer did not anticipate falling in love with her beloved.
My prince under disguise
The artist sees her beloved as a charming and endearing figure, like a fairy-tale prince.
How you fooled me with those eyes
The singer expresses how she was captivated by her beloved's eyes, which made her fall in love with him.
When I feel like I am blue
The singer finds comfort in her beloved's embrace when she is feeling low or unhappy.
In your arms is where I knew
The singer realized her true feelings and love for her beloved while embracing him.
I am wrong
The artist acknowledged that she was wrong in her initial assessment of her beloved's potential as a romantic partner.
From the beginning we always belong
The artist thinks that she and her beloved were meant to be together since the beginning of their relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CORTE ELLIS, CORTE O. ELLIS, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, KARA DIOGUARDI, NATE HILLS
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@yuremesaque
Lyrics:
I think it was the summertime
When I laid eyes on you
I didn't even know your name
Somehow we'd ended up in the same room
It never crossed my mind
I never saw you like that
I should've listened to my best friend
She knew we'd be a perfect match
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
I always made up some excuse
Saying that you weren't my type
Didn't wanna face the truth
Didn't wanna cross that line
'Till one day I saw you
Out the corner of my eye
You were flirting with some girl
And inside I thought I would die
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
Can't believe it's happening
When I least expected
My prince under disguise
How you fooled me with those eyes
When I feel like I am blue
In your arms is where I knew
I am wrong
From the beginning we always belong
(This is my
This is my love story
This is my love story)
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends (friends)
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
It's a typical love story
We started out as friends
We met way back when
This is just a
Typical love story
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
I never saw it coming 'till I fell so hard
@ha2755
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
tôi nghĩ đó là mùa hè
I think it was the summertime
Khi tôi để mắt đến bạn
When I laid eyes on you
Tôi thậm chí không biết tên của bạn
I didn't even know your name
Bằng cách nào đó chúng tôi sẽ kết thúc trong cùng một phòng
Somehow we'd end up in the same room
Nó không bao giờ vượt qua tâm trí của tôi
It never crossed my mind
Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy bạn như vậy
I never saw you like that
Tôi nên lắng nghe người bạn tốt nhất của tôi
I should've listened to my best friend
Cô ấy biết chúng ta sẽ là một cặp đôi hoàn hảo
She knew we'd be a perfect match
Đó là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
It's a typical love story
Chúng tôi bắt đầu như những người bạn
We started out as friends
Chúng tôi đã gặp nhau khi
We met way back when
Đây chỉ là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
This is just a typical love story
Chàng trai bạn không bao giờ muốn vừa đánh cắp trái tim bạn
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy nó đến cho đến khi tôi gục ngã
I never saw it comin' 'til I fell so hard
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
Tôi luôn bịa ra một số lý do
I always made up some excuse
Sayin' rằng bạn không phải là mẫu người của tôi
Sayin' that you weren't my type
Không muốn đối mặt với sự thật
Didn't wanna face the truth
Không muốn vượt qua ranh giới đó
Didn't wanna cross that line
'Cho đến một ngày tôi nhìn thấy bạn
'Til one day I saw you
Ra khỏi khóe mắt của tôi
Out of the corner of my eye
Bạn đang tán tỉnh một cô gái nào đó
You were flirting with some girl
Và bên trong tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ chết
And inside I thought I would die
Đó là một câu chuyện tình yêu (hey) điển hình
It's a typical (hey) love story
Chúng tôi bắt đầu như những người bạn (bạn bè)
We started out as friends (friends)
Chúng tôi đã gặp nhau khi (khi)
We met way back when (when)
Đây chỉ là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
This is just a typical love story
Chàng trai bạn không bao giờ muốn vừa đánh cắp trái tim bạn
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy nó đến cho đến khi tôi gục ngã
I never saw it comin' 'til I fell so hard
Không thể tin được nó đang xảy ra
Can't believe it's happening
Khi tôi ít mong đợi nhất
When I least expect it
Hoàng tử của tôi dưới lớp ngụy trang
My prince under disguise
Làm thế nào bạn đánh lừa tôi với đôi mắt đó
How you fooled me with those eyes
Khi tôi cảm thấy muốn buông tay
When I feel like letting go
Trong vòng tay của bạn là nơi tôi biết
In your arms is where I know
Tôi sai
I am wrong
Ngay từ đầu, chúng ta luôn thuộc về
From the beginning, we always belong
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu
Love, love story
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu
Love, love story
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu
Love, love story
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu
Love, love story
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu (đây là của tôi)
Love, love story (this is my)
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu (đây là câu chuyện tình yêu của tôi)
Love, love story (this is my love story)
Tình yêu, câu chuyện tình yêu
Love, love story
Tình yêu (đây là câu chuyện tình yêu của tôi)
Love (this is my love story)
Đó là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
It's a typical love story
Chúng tôi bắt đầu như những người bạn (bạn bè)
We started out as friends (friends)
Đây là cách nó kết thúc
This is how it ends
Đây chỉ là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
This is just a typical love story
Chàng trai bạn không bao giờ muốn vừa đánh cắp trái tim bạn
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy nó đến cho đến khi tôi gục ngã
I never saw it comin' 'til I fell so hard
Đó là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
It's a typical love story
Chúng tôi bắt đầu như những người bạn (bạn bè)
We started out as friends (friends)
Đây là cách nó kết thúc
This is how it ends
Đây chỉ là một câu chuyện tình yêu điển hình
This is just a typical love story
Chàng trai bạn không bao giờ muốn vừa đánh cắp trái tim bạn
The boy you never wanted just steals your heart
Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy nó đến cho đến khi tôi gục ngã
I never saw it comin' 'til I fell so hard
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ồ ồ ồ...
Ooh-ooh-ooh...
@keviener
Still don't understand why this didn't blow up. This song is an eternal bop
@llambert6951
because it was released in 2007 but it sounds and looks like its 2004/2005. it wasnt on trend for the time.
@Adovian_Innit
I think it's only because at the time, every song was about this good
@ratnakomalasari3543
Yes that's tight, all the songs on this album are good... And some of my friends said never heard 🤦♀️
@marylou1277
Agreed
@nickj0835
Record labels make the songs blow not the music the labels push what they want
@angelasings24
this song is such a jam!! sucks that she's so underrated
@angelbratz2009
ikr :(
@LAGxZombified
angelasings24 or she's acting...
@saorikido7702
Katanine McPhee é linda e poderosa e, tem uma voz belíssima, principalmente quando canta com Andrea Bocelli... Adoro!!!