Katie Armiger’s journey truly began two years ago when she entered “Houston’s Best Country Singer” contest sponsored by Radio 93Q Country. The contest, which was held over an eight week period, had over 150 boys and girls ages 9-17 in the Junior Division who were vying for the title. After several performances Katie rose to the top to grab the title of Houston’s Best Country Singer in her division with her rendition of Martina McBride’s “Whatever You Say.”
Several months later, Katie arrived in Nashville, where she began her work in the studio with veteran producer Mark Oliverius for her demo. Over the years Oliverius has worked with the likes of Trick Pony, Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, and Lorrie Morgan, among others. Having completed some of the demo tracks that now appear on her debut album it was obvious to all those around Katie that the project was special and should become something more. Thus the juggling act began. At the same time Katie was going to high school and maintaining an A average, she was listening to, writing, and rehearsing music.
“At 16 years old Katie Armiger has a lot to say,” said Oliverius. “She has a huge voice and a strength for songwriting that goes well beyond her years. I believe that she really does have what it takes to make it in this business – a strong musical talent and a passion for what she does.”
"17 In Abilene," which Katie co-wrote with fellow newcomer Ashlee Hewitt, showcases her skillful songwriting ability as well as her strong vocal talent. "17 In Abilene" is the quintessential carefree road trip song about the possibilities of an open road and is the first single off Katie’s debut self-titled album, due out this summer. “I think every teenager daydreams about getting in their car and taking off so we wanted to create a song that captured that carefree feeling in a catchy way,” said Katie. “Ashlee came up with a great groove on the guitar and the song just flowed from there. I hope listeners enjoy "17 In Abilene" as much as I enjoyed writing it.”
“‘Make Me Believe’ is my ‘chick empowerment’ song,” says Katie. “It is all about standing up and saying I cannot be your everything, so if this is not going to work out then you need to leave. It is a powerful song and I hope that is relayed to listeners.” Taking on a reverse perspective than the usual break-up song Katie and her co-writer Ashlee Hewitt, made it a song of strength where the woman finally tells the man that he needs to leave.
Katie's first album, BELIEVE is due for release in May 2008 and heralds the arrival of a distinctive vocal talent with an unforgettable array of powerful and brilliant songs. Drawing musical inspiration from some of country music’s greats like Martina McBride and Sarah Evans, this 16 year old is passionate about her music, focused on her future, and exudes the talent that’s needed to become a household name.
Cry Cry Cry
Katie Armiger Lyrics
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It'll end in the same fight
That we always lose
Don't bother to pick up your phone
'Cause I won't be home
Any time you do
Saying goodbye is such a simple thing
But it breaks my heart every time I hit that off footing
So just go on home, I don't want you around no more
I wish you'd cry, cry, cry for me
So just go on home, I'm better off being alone
Just try try try forgetting me
Forgetting me
It won't matter how many times
You beg and plead then lie
So get off your knees
I don't care if you want me or not
Cause either way I'm done
I'm through with you
Leaving you is the hardest
But being with you is like trying to see in the dark
Just go on home, I don't want you around no more
I wish you'd cry, cry, cry for me
So just go on home, I'm better off being alone
Just try try try forgetting me
Forgetting me
It's gonna be hard to give you off
But sometimes love is just not enough
Just go on home, I don't want you around no more
I wish you'd cry, cry, cry for me
So just go on home, I'm better off being alone
Just try try try forgetting me
So just go on home, I don't want you around no more
I wish you'd cried, cried, cried for me
So just go on home, I'm better off being alone
Just try try try forgetting me
Forgetting me
Forgetting me
In "Cry Cry Cry" by Katie Armiger, the singer is sending a message to her lover that she no longer wants anything to do with him. She tells him not to come over because every time they do, they end up fighting and she's tired of it. She's not interested in picking up the phone or hearing his lies and pleas because she's done with the relationship. She acknowledges that saying goodbye may seem simple, but it's breaking her heart every time she tries. She wishes that he would be the one crying, rather than her. As much as leaving him is hard, being with him is harder and she wants to move on and forget about him.
The emotions in this song run deep as Armiger delivers a message of heartbreak with a sense of resolve. She is tired of a love that is no longer serving her or her partner and she's willing to move on. The repetition of the phrase "cry, cry, cry" highlights her desire for him to feel the same pain that she is feeling. The use of the metaphor of seeing in the dark alludes to the confusion and uncertainty that the relationship has brought to her life. The sad tone and the heartbroken lyrics are a reminder that not all love stories have happy endings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't come on over tonight
I don't want you to visit me tonight
It'll end in the same fight
If you come over, we'll end up fighting like we always do
That we always lose
Our fights always end up with both of us losing
Don't bother to pick up your phone
Don't even bother calling me
'Cause I won't be home
I won't be around to answer your call
Any time you do
Even if you try to call me at some other time
Saying goodbye is such a simple thing
Saying goodbye is easy to do
But it breaks my heart every time I hit that off footing
But it really hurts me every time I have to say it
So just go on home, I don't want you around no more
Please just leave and don't come back
I wish you'd cry, cry, cry for me
I want you to feel the same pain that I feel
Just try try try forgetting me
Just try to forget about me
It won't matter how many times
It doesn't matter how many times
You beg and plead then lie
You can beg, plead, and even lie to me
So get off your knees
But I won't change my mind, so stop begging me
I don't care if you want me or not
It doesn't matter if you still want me or not
Cause either way I'm done
I've made up my mind to be done with you
I'm through with you
I'm completely finished with you
Leaving you is the hardest
Breaking up with you is toughest thing I've ever done
But being with you is like trying to see in the dark
Being with you is like being lost in the dark
It's gonna be hard to give you off
It's going to be difficult to get over you
But sometimes love is just not enough
But sometimes love is not enough to make a relationship work
I wish you'd cried, cried, cried for me
I really want you to feel the pain of our breakup
Just try try try forgetting me
Please try your best to forget me
Forgetting me
Please forget about me
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Written by: KATIE ARMIGER
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