After completing high school, Katrina Elam moved to Nashville, TN, where she secured a contract with Universal South. Tony Brown and Jimmie Lee Sloas produced her first self-titled album, released on October 5, 2004. The first single, “No End In Sight”, reached number 29 on the US Country chart. The single caught the attention of CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban, and Katrina Elam joined Urban’s tour, “Be Here” in 2004. She continued touring with Urban throughout his “Alive in ‘05” U.S. Tour. In January 2005, Elam was named the New Now artist by Yahoo! Launchcast.
Katrina’s most recent single, "Love Is," is off her unreleased album, TURN ME UP and can be purchased on iTunes, though the rest of the album, including "Flat on the Floor," which received some radio play but was never released as a single, are unreleased.
In 2008, Katrina Elam was dropped from Universal Records South and, to this day, remains an unsigned artist.
Newer songs can be found on Katrina Elam's MySpace page (myspace.com/katrinaelam).
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Katrina Elam Lyrics
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When you dropped your hook I bit it
One look and you swept me away
When I dug a little deeper
It was obvious to see you're nothing more than just another pretty face
Beauty, only skin deep
That's all you think you need
So typical
[Chorus]
Nobody loves you like you do
You don't need me to make your dreams come true
You're your one and only so I'm leaving you to you
Get a live, get a clue, get a grip, get it through your head
Drop dead gorgeous
Well you really had me going
But your colors started showing
What I saw wasn't really my shade
Now the picture's getting clearer
Maybe if I was a mirror then you couldn't tear yourself away
Baby your looks could kill
Someday I hope they will
So pitiful
[Chorus]
So typical
[Chorus]
Katrina Elam's song "Drop Dead Gorgeous" is a commentary on the shallow nature of our society's obsession with beauty. The singer laments falling prey to the charms of the subject of the song, acknowledging that her initial attraction was based solely on the other person's appearance. However, upon closer examination, Elam's character realizes that this individual is nothing more than a pretty face, lacking any depth or substance.
The chorus of the song is a powerful message, as Elam delivers the lines "Nobody loves you like you do, You don't need me to make your dreams come true, You're your one and only so I'm leaving you to you". The song suggests that this person is so caught up in their own beauty and their own dreams that they do not need anyone else, and Elam's character recognizes that she is better off without them. The final lyric, "Drop dead gorgeous", is a biting insult, suggesting that while this person may be beautiful on the outside, their inner ugliness makes them truly repugnant.
Overall, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" is a scathing critique of the societal pressure to be beautiful, and the ultimately unfulfilling nature of such superficiality. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own unique qualities, and not be swayed by the shallow promises of superficial beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I hate to admit
I reluctantly acknowledge
When you dropped your hook I bit it
I fell for your tricks
One look and you swept me away
You had a strong initial impression on me
When I dug a little deeper
When I got to know you more
It was obvious to see you're nothing more than just another pretty face
You are shallow and lack substance
Beauty, only skin deep
Your physical appearance is the only thing noteworthy about you
That's all you think you need
You rely solely on your looks
So typical
This behavior is common and ordinary
Nobody loves you like you do
You are self-centered and don't need anyone else's love
You don't need me to make your dreams come true
You can accomplish your goals on your own
You're your one and only so I'm leaving you to you
You are solely responsible for yourself, so I am leaving you
Get a life, get a clue, get a grip, get it through your head
Wake up and realize the truth
Drop dead gorgeous
Your beauty is ultimately meaningless
Well you really had me going
You fooled me for a while
But your colors started showing
Your true nature was eventually revealed
What I saw wasn't really my shade
You were not compatible with me
Now the picture's getting clearer
I see you more clearly now
Maybe if I was a mirror then you couldn't tear yourself away
You are too in love with your own reflection
Baby your looks could kill
You use your physical appearance to manipulate and hurt others
Someday I hope they will
I hope your looks have consequences
So pitiful
Your behavior is pathetic
So typical
This behavior is common and ordinary
Drop dead gorgeous
Your beauty is ultimately meaningless
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSH LEO, KATRINA RUTH ELAM, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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