Nalle assisted Troccoli in her career, helping the young artist record demos which would be given to Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell (Amy Grant's brother-in-law), who formed the Reunion label to start her career in 1982 with Stubborn Love, A second album, Heart and Soul, was released in 1984 and gave her first Grammy nomination a year later, followed by Images in 1986. Troccoli also provided backing vocal for Taylor Dayne's song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1989/1990.
Miss Troccoli moved at age three and was raised in the East Islip community in Long Island, and graduated from East Islip High School, where as a senior, fellow classmates included fellow CCM artist Margaret Becker (a junior) and three-sport star Norman Esiason, Jr, a freshman. At 15, she lost her father to colon cancer. She also lost her mother to breast cancer in 1991, shortly before her album, Pure Attraction, hit the shelves with her number one mainstream hit, "Everything Changes". Before this album came out, she had taken a five year break from the music world to do some "soul searching" and deal with her bulimia.
After her mother's death, she paired with Reunion again in 1991 with Pure Attraction, which launched her on the national charts was "Everything Changes." But ironically, it was "Help Myself To You" which became her first #1 hit in her ten-year career, and began a string of GMA Music Awards nominations, including numerous attempts at Female Vocalist.
Numerous hit songs came afterwards, including 1994's "My Life Is in Your Hands", a song written with Bill Montvilo which defined her career, and inspired the eponymous devotional book, written in 1997, and 1995's "Go Light Your World," which gave us the rise of writer Chris Rice, and was used for charity efforts that year.
In 1996, Troccoli was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1" singing lead vocals on a cover of their 1969 song "I Can Hear Music" (itself a cover of a Phil Spector song). The Beach Boys sing on the track as well, providing harmonies and backing vocals.
On My Way To You
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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But you help me get it right
Sometimes I'm in the dark
But you're there to hold the light
Oh how you make me laugh
Oh how you've heard me cry
And oh how you make me feel
And I'll keep on tellin' you now
Over and over again
You got a way
You've got a way
That heals me
With love like I've never known
And when I'm with you,
When I'm with you
I'm always
I'm always at home
When I've got a heavy heart
You've got a soothin' peace
And I have a lot of wants
But you know my every need
And I've gone through many hard times
But you've given all those good, good times
I'll love you with everything
My heart, my soul, my mind
And I'll keep on tellin' you now
Over and over again
You got a way
You've got a way
That heals me
With love like I've never known
And when I'm with you,
When I'm with you
I'm always
I'm always at home
When I close my eyes at night
Just knowin' you're there with me
I'm so safe
There's no way
That I'll ever be left alone
I can't imagine my life without You beside me
You got a way
You've got a way
That heals me
With love like I've never known
And when I'm with you,
When I'm with you
I'm always
I'm always at home
The lyrics of Kathy Troccoli's song "You've Got A Way" express gratitude for the presence of someone who offers unconditional love and support. The first verse acknowledges that the singer sometimes makes mistakes, but that the person they are addressing can help them get back on track. The person is described as a light in dark times, and someone who can make the singer both laugh and cry. The chorus emphasizes that this person has a unique way of healing the singer with love that they have never known before. Being with them feels like home, and they are grateful for never being alone.
The second verse expands on the idea that this person knows the singer's needs even better than they do themselves. They have been through tough times together, but the person has always provided good experiences as well. The singer vows to love this person with everything they have. The song ends with the singer expressing that they feel safe knowing that the person they love is with them. The lyrics are simple yet heartfelt, expressing profound gratitude towards a loved one who has been incredibly supportive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get it wrong
I make mistakes sometimes, but you help me learn from them and do better next time.
But you help me get it right
You guide and support me to make the right choices in life.
Sometimes I'm in the dark
Sometimes I feel lost or confused, but you are always there to provide clarity and insight.
But you're there to hold the light
You bring light and hope into my life, even when things are difficult.
Oh how you make me laugh
You bring joy into my life with your humor and light-heartedness.
Oh how you've heard me cry
You listen and empathize when I am sad and in need of comfort.
And oh how you make me feel
Your presence and love make me feel whole and content.
So wonderful inside
Your love brings peace, happiness and contentment in my heart.
And I'll keep on tellin' you now
I will continue to express my gratitude and appreciation to you.
Over and over again
Again and again, I will let you know how grateful I am for your love and support.
You got a way
Your unique personality and characteristics have a positive impact on my life.
That heals me
Your presence and love have a healing effect on me, emotionally and spiritually.
With love like I've never known
Your love is unique and makes me feel cherished in a way that I have never felt before.
And when I'm with you,
In your presence, I feel happy and content.
I'm always
Consistently and continuously.
I'm always at home
I feel safe, loved and comfortable in your presence, as if I am at home.
When I've got a heavy heart
When I am feeling overwhelmed or weighed down by life.
You've got a soothin' peace
You have a calming effect on me and bring a sense of peace to my heart.
And I have a lot of wants
I have many desires and wishes in life.
But you know my every need
You understand me well and provide me with what I truly need in life.
And I've gone through many hard times
I have faced adversity and tough times in my life.
But you've given all those good, good times
You have been a source of happiness and positivity throughout my life, even in difficult times.
I'll love you with everything
I will love you wholeheartedly and completely.
My heart, my soul, my mind
Every part of me will love and appreciate you.
When I close my eyes at night
When I go to bed.
Just knowin' you're there with me
Knowing that you are in my life brings comfort and security to me.
I'm so safe
I feel protected and secure with you.
There's no way
It is impossible.
That I'll ever be left alone
I know that I will always have you in my life and I will never be alone.
I can't imagine my life without You beside me
You are an essential part of my life and I cannot picture my life without you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BIRD WINS PUBLISHING
Written by: JEFFREY B. FRANZEL, KATHY TROCCOLI
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