Kellie's journey to Nashville and career in Country Music has taken some unusual turns. "All through high school and college, I led a pretty typical, Midwestern, all-American life. When I graduated from OU with a vocal performance degree, it felt like it was time to fly. My goal was to make a living as a singer. I had a friend from OU who had moved to L.A. the year before and had an extra room. So, I packed up my car and headed west. Leaving Oklahoma was very difficult for me and for my whole family, especially my mom. She was a stay at home mom. We are very close but my parents were very supportive. They always believed in me." Getting established in L.A. wasn't easy. To pay the bills, Kellie got a job as a singing waitress -- "I was a much better singer than waitress. Those poor people I waited on!" She also began writing songs. "When I first started writing, it was because of a break-up," she explains. "So all of my early songs were about love lost. Those songs helped me get through some tough times." The ball really started rolling after she made a demo tape that she sent around, and began getting work on recording sessions and in live shows. She sang backgrounds for Barbra Streisand's Millenium Concert, recorded songs for the Disney Theme Parks (You can still hear Kellie at Christmas time at Disneyland singing "White Christmas" as snow falls on Main Street and at Epcot's nightly fireworks extravaganza, Illuminations, singing "We Go On" and "The Promise"). "I was working more and more but people kept asking me to take the country out of my voice. I'm glad I had those experiences but at certain point as an artist, I decided I wanted to be true to myself, my voice, who I was. That's where my heart was so more and more of my singing work was as a demo singer for songwriters, singing country songs."
About that time, Kellie met Geoff Koch who was writing songs for several television shows, among them Walker Texas Ranger. Kellie's subtle twang helped her land a job singing and writing songs for the hit television show, a source of income that allowed her to realize her goal of making a living as a singer. Kellie was able to leave her waitress days behind. Kellie began to find her niche as a songwriter and, given her roots, it was not surprising that it was decidedly country. Nashville seemed like the next logical step. "About four years after I moved to LA, I started making trips to Nashville, checking out the scene and trying to get a deal. I knew what I really wanted to do and once I focused on my dream, it all started to come together. Doors began to open for me." Her friendship with Geoff had turned romantic, and she said yes to his marriage proposal. While planning her wedding, she also doubled her efforts to get a record deal. The unlikeliest location for a country music showcase would have to be a Kosher-Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles, California, but following her invitation-only performance at Genghis Cohen, she was offered a development deal by Judy Stakee with Warner-Chappell. "Judy has been so instrumental in my career, as a mentor and a friend. She had me co-write with JD Martin (a transplanted Nashville writer who had hits with Terri Clark and Reba) in LA. Then she started sending me to Tennessee to write with Warner Chappell's Nashville writers. " In 2000, a demo CD was sent to all of the A&R people on Nashville's Music Row. Soon after, Kellie was signed to BNA records. Dann Huff (Faith Hill, Lone Star, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts) was brought in to produce the CD. Kellie and Geoff got an apartment and then bought a home in Nashville.
Kellie's first single, "When You Lie Next to Me" took off at radio and her incredible run began culminating in her ACM Award and opening for George Strait on his 2004 tour. After 3 amazing years and after performing for over one million people, Kellie and BNA parted ways. For the first time in a while, Kellie had a chance to take stock of her career and life. Kellie continued to write, but put her recording career on hold to focus on her biggest dream: having a baby. On November 15, 2005, Kellie gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Jackson Geoffrey.
Now, armed with songs that reflect the trials and joys of the her career journey as well as the deepened heart that only having a child can bring, Kellie is once again pursuing her recording career. Teamed with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Wayne Kirkpatrick (Little Big Town) and with Judy Stakee as Executive Producer , Kellie co-wrote 11 of the 12 songs on her new CD, Walk On. The CD is available now on her website and will be available at various online CD retailers as well as download stores iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Sony Connect, Napster and MusicNet by July. The video of the song "I Would Die For That", a song dealing with infertility and a working woman's desire to have a child, is on various sites around the internet now. The video for the title track, "Walk On", will be released soon. Kellie must have wished on a powerful star, her dreams continue to come true.
Promise
Kellie Coffey Lyrics
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Every day becomes a legacy
Every sunset leads to morning
With the promise of opportunity.
We can reach for the stars we find along the way
Dreaming as we learn to love everyday
Promise you will take my hand
We'll go on growing closer through the years
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
If two can be as one.
We'll go on
There is music if you listen
In the rhythm of each breath we take
Destinations undescovered
Revolutions from every choice we make
And I know there are diamonds dancing in the sky
All we have to do is open our eyes
Promise we'll walk side by side
As a new day dawns we'll go on.
We'll go on growing closer through the years
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
A new life has begun
The two of us as one
We'll go on.
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
A new life has begun
When two of us are one.
And we live to keep the promise
We'll go on
Ever on
We'll go on.
The overall theme of the song "Promise" by Kellie Coffey is about the promise of tomorrow and the hope that every new day brings. It emphasizes the idea that every day is an opportunity to grow, to learn and to love. The lyrics reflect how each day is a legacy that is left behind, and with every end comes a new beginning. The song promises that we can reach for our dreams and take each other's hand as we embark on the journey towards that dream.
The first verse of the song describes how every evening brings closure, but it's an opportunity for another beginning to start. Each sunset signals the start of a new morning, and with that, there is a promise of a new opportunity. The second verse talks about growing closer through the years, and how we must press on through the good times and the bad. The song sends a message of hope to all those who have experienced challenges in life, that hard times can be overcome, and a new life is just beginning.
The chorus is about the promise to move forward, the promise to grow together and achieve our dreams. The lyrics "When two of us are one" is a promise of unity, that by standing together, nothing is impossible. In the end, the song emphasizes that the promise is not just about the present but it's also about the future. We must live each day to its fullest because the promise of tomorrow is yet to be fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Every evening brings an ending
Each day has a finite end and with it comes the opportunity to reflect on and learn from the day's experiences.
Every day becomes a legacy
Every day is an opportunity to build upon the legacy of the days that have led us to this point.
Every sunset leads to morning
Each day provides us with an opportunity to rise again from the previous day's experiences, like a sunset leading to a new dawn.
With the promise of opportunity.
With each new day comes the promise and opportunity to create something new and to make the most of that day.
We can reach for the stars we find along the way
In our daily journeys, we may find challenges and opportunities that we once thought were unattainable, and it's up to us to grasp those opportunities.
Dreaming as we learn to love everyday
As we go through our daily experiences, we should keep our dreams in mind and learn to practice love every day.
Promise you will take my hand
Make a pact to work together in facing the future's unknowns and helping each other through life.
As tomorrow comes, we'll go on.
No matter what tomorrow brings, we will face it together and move on, because life goes on.
We'll go on growing closer through the years
As we face the challenges and joys of life, we will continue to bond and become closer to each other.
Moving on through the good times and the tears
No matter what happens, we will keep moving forward and growing, whether we are enjoying the good times or experiencing the tough times.
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
We will keep moving forward, living our lives and making memories as the earth continues to revolve around the sun.
If two can be as one.
Two people can come together in unity as they face the challenges of life.
There is music if you listen
If we take the time to listen, we will find that life has a beautiful rhythm and melody that we can enjoy.
In the rhythm of each breath we take
Our very breath can be a reminder of the beauty and rhythm of life.
Destinations undescovered
There are many unknowns in life, and many destinations that we have yet to discover and explore.
Revolutions from every choice we make
The choices we make in life can have a big impact and lead to revolutions and changes in our life and society.
And I know there are diamonds dancing in the sky
There are countless beautiful moments and experiences hidden in the world around us, waiting to be discovered.
All we have to do is open our eyes
If we take the time to look, we can find so much beauty and wonder around us.
Promise we'll walk side by side
Make a commitment to walk together and support each other through whatever life brings.
As a new day dawns we'll go on.
With each new day comes new opportunities and challenges, and we will continue to move forward and make the most of those opportunities.
A new life has begun
Each new day and new experience is a chance for a fresh beginning and new hope for the future.
The two of us as one
Together as a united team, we are stronger and more capable of facing life's challenges.
And we live to keep the promise
We will continue to live with the commitment to support and love each other through whatever life may bring.
We'll go on
Life has its ups and downs, but we will persevere and move forward, no matter what comes our way.
Ever on
We will keep moving forward, gaining new experiences and memories along the way.
We'll go on.
No matter what comes our way, we will never give up, and we will continue to live life to the fullest.
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@viperdmk1483
Itz_gray_ 2019 I was there too, Same reaction as you. When The final Time “Promise” Ended, I Cried and my friends were there. One of them asked “Why are you crying it’s just a Fireworks show.” When we all got back to the apartment, After I cleaned myself up(Showering) I came out and told them about the history to this great, Grand Fireworks show. I said “today for the first time you saw this and just saw how great that show was that ran for 20 Years but...”
“But What?”
“Today was their last showing, that’s why I wanted you guys to see it.”
RIP Illuminations: Reflections of earth
We will Always go on, With another 1000 Circles Round the sun
@crunchycrayons
LYRICS-
Every evening brings an ending
Every day becomes a legacy
Every sunset leads to morning
With the promise of opportunity
We can reach for the stars we find along the way
Dreaming as we learn to love everyday
Promise you will take my hand
As tomorrow comes, we'll go on
We'll go on growing closer through the years
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
If two can be as one
We'll go on
There is music if you listen
In the rhythm of each breath we take
Destinations undiscovered
Revolutions from every choice we make
And I know there are diamonds dancing in the sky
All we have to do is open our eyes
Promise we'll walk side by side
As a new day dawns we'll go on
We'll go on growing closer through the years
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
A new life has begun, the two of us as one
We'll go on
Moving on through the good times and the tears
Ever on another thousand circles around the sun
A new life has begun
When two of us are one
And we live to keep the promise
We'll go on
Ever on
We'll go on
/Epcot’s Illuminations will forever be my favorite show :’( /
@thomasinfurna9174
This song had some magical power that always had me reaching for my credit card to book the next trip 😂
They have no idea what they lost when they put it on the shelf.
@chrisjones4423
Sad because that will go down as the best fireworks show/music Disney ever had!
@kittykat123425
Honestly, I think this song would be perfect for a first dance at a wedding.
@emilyfisher4401
Hi! It was my husband and I's first dance song at our wedding. It was extremely special, especially now that Illuminations is gone.
@abrandenburg10
I saw the last showing ever of Illuminations. I'll never forget hearing this song one last time in the park
@viperdmk1483
Andrew Brandenburg Same, Couldn’t. Stop. Crying!
@Sean_from_the_heights
Me too, this show was my first introduction to Epcot back in 2013 when I did the college program so my friends there have a special connection to it
@TrueCRaysball
I was there that final night. Weathering the rain. I hated to see it end.
@koiboi4613
Listening to this makes me so sad. It's almost like the lyrics are saying farewell to its memory in hindsight now. When this left Epcot, an era of Disney ended :(
@abday92
I had passed to Disney from 1996 to 2007 and we would go to EPCOT every week for dinner and stay for this show this music puts me back to a great time with my family very happy times and great memories.