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.
Not Too Late
Katie Armiger Lyrics
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And I don't think we can just be friends.
I tried before, now I can't pretend,
I need you to know
So here we go
I'm fallin' deeper in love with you,
With every word, with every move.
That I wrote this song just for you.
I'm fallin' more each day
And I'm really hopin' I'm not too late
To say, to say
I listen to every word you say,
You're so beautiful in every way.
Please don't hesitate,
To take my hand and stay
Cause when I'm with you I am safe
I'm fallin' deeper in love with you,
With every word, with every move.
It's so hard to say it, I wish you knew
That I wrote this song just for you.
I'm fallin' more each day
And I'm really hopin' I'm not too late
To say, to say
Fallin', fallin' deeper
Fallin' in love with you
Fallin', fallin' deeper
Fallin' in love
Fallin' deeper in love,
Your every word, your every move.
It's so hard to say it, I wish you knew
That I wrote this song just for you.
I'm fallin' more each day
And I'm really hopin' I'm not too late
Really hopin' I'm not too late
To say, to say
To say, I love you.
In Katie Armiger's song Not Too Late, the singer expresses her intense feelings of love for someone she considers more than just a friend. The opening lines of the song imply that she finds the person's smile irresistible and that she has tried to deny or suppress her feelings in the past. However, she can no longer pretend that there is nothing more between them, and she has to confess her love. She feels like she is falling deeper in love with every word and move the person makes, and she wishes that they knew how she feels. The singer is hoping that it's not too late for her to take a chance and tell the person she loves them before it's too late.
The song has a very positive and uplifting tone, expressing hope and the desperation of the singer to let her love know how she feels before it's too late. She puts her heart and soul into the lyrics, expressing that the person makes her feel safe and secure, and she doesn't want to lose that feeling. The repeated use of the word "falling" in the lyrics reinforces the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability that the singer is experiencing. Overall, Not Too Late is a sincere and moving love song that captures the thrilling and sometimes scary feelings that come with falling deeply in love.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you smile just pulls me in
Your smile is so captivating and alluring to me.
And I don't think we can just be friends.
I have feelings for you that go beyond a platonic friendship.
I tried before, now I can't pretend,
I attempted to suppress my feelings for you, but I can no longer hide how I feel.
I need you to know,
It's important for me to express my emotions to you.
So here we go
I am ready to take this risk and share my feelings with you.
I'm fallin' deeper in love with you,
My affection for you is intensifying with each passing day.
With every word, with every move.
Everything you say and do only makes me more infatuated with you.
It's so hard to say it, I wish you knew
It's difficult for me to confess my love to you, but I wish you could sense it.
That I wrote this song just for you.
This song is a manifestation of how I feel about you.
And I'm really hopin' I'm not too late
I hope that my expression of love is not too late and you reciprocate my feelings.
I listen to every word you say,
I pay close attention to everything you say to me.
You're so beautiful in every way.
You possess beauty that extends beyond the physical, encompassing every aspect of who you are.
Please don't hesitate,
I'm urging you not to hold back or be hesitant in your response to my feelings.
To take my hand and stay
I want you to hold my hand and stay with me as a romantic partner.
Cause when I'm with you I am safe
Being with you makes me feel secure, protected, and at ease.
To say, I love you.
What I want to express to you is that I am in love with you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATIE ARMIGER, JESSE TUCKER, TYLER WARD
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