Katy recently hooked up with local musician/producer Tyler Ward to record her debut single, "Here's To The Heartbreakers" a song that sarcastically toasts boys who are not man enough for relationships.
"This girl is going to be the next Colbie Caillat or Taylor Swift," says Tyler. "Her song writing is unreal and her voice is incredibly unique"
Be sure to follow Katy as she puts her life experience into undeniably catchy songs. And before you know it, you will be saying, "I knew Katy when..."
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"I'm Katy McAllister, I play the piano and I write all my own words & music. Hope everyone enjoys! Thanks!"
Phil
Katy McAllister Lyrics
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Watched me dress, I'm complaining
You say 'baby, you are crazy, you look amazing'
At 17 the world still seems
Like it's so small
For knowing nothing
I sure thought I knew it all
Exactly what forever means
And it's law, no one sees what's real
Until it's gone
But I found forever
Out on the basketball court
And I thought never, I'd look outside and not
See you waiting on my driveway anymore
Never late, always waiting
Watched me dress, I'm complaining
You say 'baby, you are crazy, you look amazing'
And I remember
You picked me up from work
You helped me pack
We laid on the floor
I never saw you coming
Funny how time flies
9 months felt like a whole lifetime
And it feels like a lifetime ago
But you're still Phil and I'm still Katy
And you still saved me
You're like winter, I'm like summer
You're collected while I'm
Completely off the wall
You're a walker, I'm a runner
And it's perfect, you're the one
For which I'd risk the fall
I've never stared so intently
Without anything to say
Yeah we always had those moments
And looking back now
It sounds so cliche
But this was supposed to be forever Have we lost it?
Never late, always waiting
Watched me dress, I'm complaining
You say 'baby, you are crazy,
you look amazing'
And I remember having dinner
Never quite won over your mother
But I never doubted you
And it was just young love,
That's what they all say
But you are my one love
That never went away
You're still Phil and I'm still Katy
And you still saved me
And it's just an old T-shirt
But when I put it on
I feel wrapped up in you
And I've been loved
And I have been hurt
But at the daybreak no one gets to me,
No one gets me like you do
I remember it was prom night
We would've stayed till we saw sunlight
But once again we got the spotlight
Making wishes
I still think about it all the time
Yeah this was supposed to be a lifetime
Never late, always waiting
Watched me dress, I'm complaining
You say 'baby, you are crazy,
You look amazing'
And I remember our first big fight
Ended up being or first time
In the summer all those
Late night drives
And it was just young love
That's what they all say
But you are my one love
That never went away
Yeah you're still Phil and I'm still Katy
You're still you and I'm still me
And you still saved me
The song "Phil" by Katy McAllister is a nostalgic look back on an old flame named Phil, who seems to have been a rock for the singer in a time when everything felt uncertain. The song is filled with memories and imagery that paint a picture of a young love that was perhaps not meant to last, but which still holds a special place in the singer's heart.
The opening lines of the song reference the singer's tendency to be late, contrasting with Phil's always being on time. This is followed by a description of Phil watching the singer get dressed, which seems to have been a regular occurrence. Phil compliments the singer, suggesting that he was the kind of reliable, supportive partner that every young person needs to feel confident in themselves.
The second verse takes a wider lens, reflecting on the feelings of invincibility that many teenagers have before they face the realities of adulthood. The lyrics suggest that even with this false sense of confidence, young people don't quite know what forever means until they experience it for themselves. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the comfort that Phil brought to the singer's life during this uncertain time.
In the third verse, the song narrows in on the singer's relationship with Phil, describing how they complemented each other despite their differences. The lyrics suggest that Phil was a calming force in the singer's life, while the singer was more impulsive and energetic. The final chorus revisits all of the memories that the singer and Phil shared, acknowledging the way that this relationship still shapes the singer's identity today.
Line by Line Meaning
Never late, always waiting
Phil was always punctual and reliable, even if it meant waiting for Katy for a while.
Watched me dress, I'm complaining
Phil was a constant presence in Katy's life, even seeing her during the mundane moments like getting dressed.
You say 'baby, you are crazy, you look amazing'
Phil always had compliments for Katy and loved her, even when she thought she looked bad.
At 17 the world still seems
Like it's so small
For knowing nothing
I sure thought I knew it all
When Katy was young, she thought she knew everything, but as she grew older, she realized just how vast the world could be.
No one really knows
Exactly what forever means
And it's law, no one sees what's real
Until it's gone
Katy realized that the concept of 'forever' is difficult to grasp, and sometimes you don't appreciate someone or something until it's no longer there.
But I found forever
Out on the basketball court
And I thought never, I'd look outside and not
See you waiting on my driveway anymore
Katy associated her love of basketball and being with Phil as a forever kind of feeling, but after they broke up, she never thought she would be without him.
And I remember
You picked me up from work
You helped me pack
We laid on the floor
I never saw you coming
Funny how time flies
9 months felt like a whole lifetime
And it feels like a lifetime ago
But you're still Phil and I'm still Katy
And you still saved me
Katy reminisces about all the little moments she shared with Phil and how even though it feels like a long time ago, he was still important to her and helped her through tough times.
You're like winter, I'm like summer
You're collected while I'm
Completely off the wall
You're a walker, I'm a runner
And it's perfect, you're the one
For which I'd risk the fall
Katy and Phil had different personalities but they balanced each other out and complemented each other well.
I've never stared so intently
Without anything to say
Yeah we always had those moments
And looking back now
It sounds so cliche
But this was supposed to be forever Have we lost it?
Katy reflects on the times where she and Phil would just stare into each other's eyes without speaking, and wonders if their love was meant to be forever but they let it slip away.
And I remember having dinner
Never quite won over your mother
But I never doubted you
And it was just young love,
That's what they all say
But you are my one love
That never went away
Katy had a tough time with Phil's mother but she never doubted her love for him, and even though it was young love, it was real and never went away.
And it's just an old T-shirt
But when I put it on
I feel wrapped up in you
And I've been loved
And I have been hurt
But at the daybreak no one gets to me,
No one gets me like you do
Katy finds comfort in wearing an old T-shirt of Phil's and feeling like she's wrapped up in his love. Even though she's been through highs and lows, Phil still understands her like no one else.
I remember it was prom night
We would've stayed till we saw sunlight
But once again we got the spotlight
Making wishes
I still think about it all the time
Yeah this was supposed to be a lifetime
Katy remembers a special evening with Phil, where they stayed out all night and made wishes. She thinks about it all the time and wishes that their love was meant to last a lifetime.
And I remember our first big fight
Ended up being or first time
In the summer all those
Late night drives
And it was just young love
That's what they all say
But you are my one love
That never went away
Yeah you're still Phil and I'm still Katy
You're still you and I'm still me
And you still saved me
Katy recalls how their first big fight led to a special moment, and how even though they were young, their love never faded and Phil always had a special place in her heart.
Contributed by Aria I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.