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.
Merry Go Round
Katie Armiger Lyrics
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It's the beginning or the end,
Hold on, let's take another spin,
See how long it goes.
Some days it feels like we just met,
Some days I wish I could forget
But I don't wanna give up yet
This heart's not willin' to go.
We bought the ticket, stood in line
Rode the ride a million times
But something keeps us coming back for more.
Whoa oh oh oh
We stop, we go, we're up, we're down
Whoa oh oh oh
In too deep to jump off now
So we'll keep on riding this merry go round
We're like oil and gasoline,
You make me laugh, I make you scream,
We're never dull, so extreme,
It keeps us on our toes.
We've called it off, it's no surprise,
Had more hellos than sad goodbyes,
'Cause when it's good it's dynamite,
But when it's bad it blows.
We bought the ticket, stood in line
Rode the ride a million times
But something keeps us coming back for more.
Whoa oh oh oh
We stop, we go, we're up, we're down
Whoa oh oh oh
In too deep to jump off now
So we'll keep on riding this merry go round
In this merry go round
Round and round
Oh oh
We've come so close
Oh oh
Can't let this go
Whoa oh oh oh
We stop, we go, we're up, we're down
Whoa oh oh oh
In too deep to jump off now
So we'll keep on riding this merry go round
This merry go round
This merry go round
The lyrics to Katie Armiger's song "Merry Go Round" revolve around a tumultuous but addictive relationship. The singer describes how the relationship can feel like a never-ending cycle of highs and lows, with moments of intense chemistry and times when the couple cannot stand each other. Despite their difficulties, the two are unable to break free from one another and keep coming back to try again - "we're like oil and gasoline, you make me laugh, I make you scream." This is represented by the metaphor of a "merry go round" - the couple keeps riding the ride, even though they're not sure whether it's worth it.
The lyrics also suggest that the ups and downs of the relationship are what keep it exciting and alive. Katie sings, "we're never dull, so extreme, it keeps us on our toes." There is a recognition that this kind of relationship is not easy, with more "hellos than sad goodbyes," but the singer is not ready to give up just yet. The final lines of the song emphasize the intensity of the relationship and the struggle of moving on - "we've come so close, can't let this go." Overall, "Merry Go Round" provides a raw and honest look at the complexities of love and the difficulty of knowing when to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby here we go again
We have gone through this cycle before
It's the beginning or the end
We are at the starting point or the end of a relationship
Hold on, let's take another spin
We want to give this relationship another chance
See how long it goes
We want to see if this time it works out
Some days it feels like we just met
Some days we still feel the same as when we first met
Some days I wish I could forget
Some days I want to forget the bad times we had
But I don't wanna give up yet
I am not ready to give up on the relationship yet
This heart's not willin' to go
I still have feelings for you
We bought the ticket, stood in line
We entered into this relationship willingly
Rode the ride a million times
We have been through this cycle many times
But something keeps us coming back for more
We still have a spark that makes us want to try again
We're like oil and gasoline
We clash but still have a strong connection
You make me laugh, I make you scream
We have our ups and downs but still care for each other
We're never dull, so extreme
Our relationship is full of excitement and extremes
It keeps us on our toes
Our relationship always keeps us guessing
We've called it off, it's no surprise
We have broken up before, it's expected
Had more hellos than sad goodbyes
We keep coming back to each other despite the breakups
'Cause when it's good it's dynamite
Our relationship is explosive when it's going well
But when it's bad it blows
When it's bad, it's terrible
We stop, we go, we're up, we're down
Our relationship is full of ups and downs
In too deep to jump off now
We are too invested in this relationship to end it now
So we'll keep on riding this merry go round
We will keep trying to make this relationship work
We've come so close
We have almost ended the relationship several times
Can't let this go
We still have a strong connection and don't want to give up
This merry go round
This cycle of breakups and makeups in our relationship
Round and round
We keep going through this cycle
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, SKIDD MILLS, KATIE ARMIGER
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