After attaining several awards in newcomer and band competitions in projects with Stefan Stoppok and Paul Lukas (Element Of Crime) as well as journeying to Real World Studios (Peter Gabriel), Katja Maria Werker home-recorded her first album in 1998, "What the Bird Said", and pressed 500 copies. The album attracted much praise within her circle of music friends and yet it took a further two years until a talent scout helped her to get a deal with Germany's major label BMG.
In the fall of 2000, Katja's album "Contact Myself" was released and went straight to #47 in the German album charts after her legendary prison gig in the RTL series "Hinter Gittern" (Behind Bars).
Sven Regner (Element Of Crime) was one of many renouned musicians who added his special sound to the album. Stereoplay and AUDIO declared "Contact Myself" as album of the month ans Katja as an artist to be discovered.
Katja then took time off to become a mother. For five years she worked on her next album, "Leave that thing behind", released in 2005, for which she produced everything including the artwork.
At present Katja is working on an album in English to be released in early 2008, titled "Heartbreak Boulevard", which is to reflect her musical roots.
She's also working in an album sung in German, which can be heard on Katja's myspace site (www.myspace.com/katjawerker).
Step By Step
Katja Maria Werker Lyrics
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yesI'm tired but I go on
yes I'm afraid but I'll follow my dream
as far as far as I can
yes I'm slow but I hurry up
yes I run fast but I breathe
yes I am sad but I'll follow my past
step by step
and day by day
night after night after night after night after night
we're clearing the road for music
yes I am locked but I gonna come out
yes I feel blind but I work
yes I'm confused but I'll follow my heart
till I see what your meaning to me
step by step
and day by day
night after night after night after night after night
we're clearing the road for music
In “Step By Step”, Katja Maria Werker sings about overcoming obstacles and pursuing her dreams. The lyrics contain various contradictions - she is scared but life is beautiful, she is tired but she keeps going, she is afraid but she follows her dreams. These contradictions suggest that the path to success is not always easy, but it is still worth pursuing because life itself is beautiful.
The chorus repeats the phrase “step by step” and “day by day” which emphasize the slow and steady process of achieving a goal. The repetition of “night after night” highlights the constant effort required to achieve success. The line “we’re clearing the road for music” is a metaphor for the struggles faced while pursuing a career in the music industry.
The lyrics also express a sense of determination and resilience despite setbacks. Werker sings about feeling locked and blind, but still working towards her goals. She follows her heart, even when she is confused, and eventually finds meaning in her efforts. This message of perseverance through adversity makes “Step By Step” an inspiring song for anyone who has ever faced challenges while pursuing their dreams.
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