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.
Man I Thought You Were
Katie Armiger Lyrics
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Pictures dancing, memories gone by
Wonder if it's this hard for you at night
Every now and then I find something you left
My heart stops until I catch my breath
And I can't forget you yet
'Cause you're a summer sun in a cold winter breeze
And I fell like you can only fall the first time
You would tear me down just to build me back up
Leave me praying that you loved me just as much
And the truth wasn't what I deserved
So much, for the man I thought you were
I bet she's not too different from me
A trusting heart just yearning to believe
Every idealistic dream
A perfect man, a perfect fantasy
She can wish, but you will never be
No you'll never be, what she needs
'Cause you're a summer sun in a cold winter breeze
Gives you just enough to knock you off your feet
And I fell like you can only fall the first time
You would tear me down just to build me back up
Leave me praying that you loved me just as much
And the truth wasn't what I deserved
So much, for the man I thought you were
I wish I could tell her everything she put me through
But I can't hate her, cause I know she'll find out soon
'Cause you're a summer sun in a cold winter breeze
Gives you just enough to knock you off your feet
And I fell like you can only fall the first time
You would tear me down just to build me back up
Leave me praying that you loved me just as much
And the truth wasn't what I deserved
So much, for the man I thought you were
The lyrics to Katie Armiger's song "Man I Thought You Were" tell a story of heartbreak and disappointment in a past relationship. The singer is struggling to move on from the relationship, as she is haunted by memories of her ex-lover. She wonders if he is struggling with the same pain at night. The chorus compares the ex-lover to a summer sun in a cold winter breeze, providing just enough warmth to knock someone off their feet. The singer fell hard for this person but was repeatedly torn down and built back up. She is disappointed in the truth of who he turned out to be, as she was holding onto hope for the man she thought he was.
The lyrics go on to suggest that the ex-lover has moved on to a new relationship. The singer imagines that the new person is not so different from herself, holding onto the idea of a perfect man and a perfect relationship. She knows that her ex-partner will never be that person for her or anyone else. The song ends with the singer wishing she could warn the new partner about what she went through but admitting that the truth will come out eventually.
Overall, the lyrics capture the pain of a failed relationship and the struggle to move on after being hurt. It conveys the heartache and disappointment of realizing that someone you loved was not who you thought they were.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down and I try to close my eyes
I try to sleep.
Pictures dancing, memories gone by
Thoughts of past memories cross my mind.
Wonder if it's this hard for you at night
I ponder if you feel the same pain as I do.
Every now and then I find something you left
Occasionally, I unexpectedly come across things that were yours.
My heart stops until I catch my breath
This triggers my emotions, and I feel overwhelmed.
And I can't forget you yet
I still can't erase you from my mind.
'Cause you're a summer sun in a cold winter breeze
You give a warm feeling in a cold world.
Gives you just enough to knock you off your feet
You make me fall in love hard and fast.
And I fell like you can only fall the first time
I fell for you as hard as one can fall, but only the first time.
You would tear me down just to build me back up
You manipulate and play games with me.
Leave me praying that you loved me just as much
I pray that your feelings towards me are equal to mine for you.
And the truth wasn't what I deserved
You were not honest with me.
So much, for the man I thought you were
You are not the man I believed you to be.
I bet she's not too different from me
I imagine the next girl you're with will be like me.
A trusting heart just yearning to believe
She will be hopeful and trust in you.
Every idealistic dream
She will have visions of love and perfection with you.
A perfect man, a perfect fantasy
She will picture you as a perfect man, a perfect match for her fantasies.
She can wish, but you will never be
She can wish to have a perfect man in you, but you'll never live up to her idealistic perception of you.
No you'll never be, what she needs
You will never be the man she needs you to be.
I wish I could tell her everything she put me through
I wish I could warn her of the pain she's going to go through with you.
But I can't hate her, cause I know she'll find out soon
Although I can predict she'll experience the same hurt as me, I can't bring myself to hate her.
'Cause you're a summer sun in a cold winter breeze
You give warmth when the rest of the world is harsh and unforgiving.
Gives you just enough to knock you off your feet
You make her fall in love quickly and easily.
And I fell like you can only fall the first time
Just like me, she'll fall hard for you, but only the first time.
You would tear me down just to build me back up
You will emotionally manipulate her like you did to me.
Leave me praying that you loved me just as much
She will hope that your love for her is equal to her love for you.
And the truth wasn't what I deserved
You won't tell her the truth like you didn't tell me.
So much, for the man I thought you were
She'll soon realize that you are not the man she initially thought you were either.
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