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.
Scream
Katie Armiger Lyrics
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Found out about my replacement, I just smiled and shook it off
I didn't ask you any questions, didn't beg you to stay
You said you knew that I would understand, then I watched you drive away
When there's just no words to stay
I'll scream at the top of my lungs
Yeah, I come undone
I cry out
In the silence I can't take
To cover up the sound it makes when I let my heart break
I'll scream
I always say the right things, at all the right times
I know I'm not the perfect girl, but for some reason I try
To be the one who's smiling and laughing, to make sure everyone's okay
I can push those tears back inside like an actress on the stage
But when the curtains fall away
I'll scream at the top of my lungs
Yeah, I come undone
I crash my broken glass when no one's around
I cry out
In the silence I can't take
To cover up the sound it makes when I let my heart break
I'll scream, I'll scream
I can't hold it in no more
I don't feel like playing nice
When I feel like getting loud
I just gotta let it out
I just gotta let it out
I'll scream at the top of my lungs
Yeah, I come undone
I crash like broken glass when no one's around
I cry out
In the silence
I can't take
To cover up the sound it makes when I let my heart break
I'll scream
I'll scream
I'll scream
The song "Scream" by Katie Armiger is about the pain of heartbreak and the desperate need to release the pent up emotions. The lyrics are directed towards a former lover who left and replaced the singer without any explanation. The singer didn't ask any questions or beg the lover to stay, but instead chose a silent acceptance of the situation. However, the pain and emotions that come with a broken heart cannot always be contained, and when the silent acceptance fails, the only way to cope is by screaming.
Armiger describes the exhausting process of bottling up emotions and trying to maintain a positive facade when dealing with heartbreak. She talks about being the perfect girl that always says the right things and tries to make everyone else okay, but deep down she is hurting. The pressure to suppress emotions eventually becomes too much to bear and she needs to let it out through screaming, a way to release the sorrow and the pain that has been building up inside.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that sometimes screaming is the only way to let out the emotions that are too powerful to be contained. Armiger's powerful vocals and the lyrics make "Scream" a raw and emotional song that resonates with anyone who has gone through the pain of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess I didn't know how to take it, that night we had that talk
I didn't know how to react the night we talked about our relationship
Found out about my replacement, I just smiled and shook it off
I learned that you replaced me, but tried to hide my true feelings
I didn't ask you any questions, didn't beg you to stay
I didn't try to convince you to stay, even though I wanted to
You said you knew that I would understand, then I watched you drive away
You assumed I would accept your decision, and I had to watch you leave
When there's just no words to say
When I can't express my feelings with words
I'll scream at the top of my lungs
I will express my pain and frustration loudly
Yeah, I come undone
I lose control of my emotions
I crash my broken glass when no one's around
I smash things in private to release my anger
I cry out
I vocalize my sadness and pain
In the silence I can't take
When it's quiet, my thoughts and feelings are too loud
To cover up the sound it makes when I let my heart break
I scream to drown out the sound of my heart breaking
I always say the right things, at all the right times
I try to be the perfect girl and say what's expected of me
I know I'm not the perfect girl, but for some reason I try
I know I have flaws, but I still try to be perfect
To be the one who's smiling and laughing, to make sure everyone's okay
I try to be the one who keeps everyone happy and doesn't show my true feelings
I can push those tears back inside like an actress on the stage
I can hide my tears and emotions, like an actress performing on stage
But when the curtains fall away
When I'm no longer performing or pretending
I can't hold it in no more
I can't keep my emotions inside any longer
I don't feel like playing nice
I don't want to pretend to be okay anymore
When I feel like getting loud
When I need to express my emotions loudly
I just gotta let it out
I need to release my emotions
I'll scream
I will scream to express my pain and frustration
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS CARTER, ASHLEY GORLEY, JOSH HOGE, ASHLEY GLENN GORLEY
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