She gained fame with her participation in the 2003 American Idol television series, and in 2007 garnered media attention for her participation in Celebrity Fit Club.
Her debut album, One Love, was released May 4, 2004. Debut single "8th World Wonder" reached the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 and was successful on other charts, and even entered the UK chart with little promotion. "Wrong" and "I Could" followed as singles and were hits on the Pop and Adult Contemporary charts respectively. "Coulda Been" was the album's only single not to chart.
Locke's second album, Based On A True Story, was released on May 1, 2007. The album's original lead single, "Supawoman", co-written with her producers Damon Sharpe and Mark J. Feist, was released to radio August 7, 2006, however after underwhelming radio support, Curb Records decided to refocus. "Change", was released to radio on January 15, 2007 to positive support and climbed the charts well into the summer of 2007. The album's next single is a cover of Freda Payne's "Band Of Gold", which was released to radio on August 13, 2007 and became Locke's 6th solo Adult Contemporary Top 10 hit. The album's third single has been announced to be "Fall", a song also recorded by country music artist Clay Walker, which is being released to radio in February 2008.
Better Than This
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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That I'm tryin' to leave behind
But it can't get me down.
There are clouds in the sky,
Still, the sun is in my eyes
Whenever you're around.
It's all good,
Finally be the one who gets to win.
It's so real,
How I feel
Ever since I let you in.
Does it get any better than this?
We're into something beautiful.
Bein' with you's as good as it gets.
It doesn't get any better
It's as if,
The night is ours.
I can see a billion stars
That were never there before.
Like there's something in the air
I can feel it everywhere,
I just want more and more.
It's all good,
Like I could
Fly up to the moon and back again.
It's so real,
How I feel,
Never want it all to end.
Does it get any better than this?
We're into something beautiful.
Bein' with you's as good as it gets.
It doesn't get any better
Standin' here in my shoes,
I feel like I can't lose,
No, not this time.
O-o-oh,
The worst is in the past,
We save the best for last
When now I find
Everything is just fine!
Everything is just fine!
Does it get any better than this?
We're into something beautiful.
Bein' with you's as good as it gets.
It doesn't get any better than this!
No, no, no!
Something beautiful!
As good as it gets!
Baby, you and me.
It doesn't get any better!
We're into something beautiful!
The song "Better Than This" by Kimberley Locke is an uplifting and joyful anthem about finding happiness in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in a state of bliss and feeling like everything is perfect when you are with the person you love. The first verse speaks about overcoming inner demons and seeing the bright side of things, and how the sun shines a little brighter when the person you love is around. The second verse talks about feeling like the night belongs to you and the stars are shining a little more brightly now that you have found your love, and wanting to experience more of that feeling of joy and happiness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that being in love is as good as it gets and that everything else fades away in comparison. The singer sings about feeling like nothing can defeat them, like they are invincible and can conquer anything because they have found their true love. The bridge speaks about feeling unstoppable, about how everything terrible that happened is now behind them, and how they can finally enjoy life to the fullest.
Overall, the song "Better Than This" is about finding happiness and the best version of oneself through love. It teaches us that true love can help us overcome our fears and inner demons, that it makes the world a brighter place, and that everything else pales in comparison.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shadow in my mind,
I am struggling with something from my past that I'd like to leave behind.
That I'm tryin' to leave behind
I am making an effort to move on from my past.
But it can't get me down.
Despite my struggle, I am not letting it affect me in a negative way.
There are clouds in the sky,
There are negative things happening around me.
Still, the sun is in my eyes
Despite the negative things happening around me, I still see the positive.
Whenever you're around.
Being around you is what makes me feel positive and happy.
It's all good,
Everything is going well for me.
Like I could
I feel confident and capable.
Finally be the one who gets to win.
I feel like my hard work is paying off and I am achieving success.
It's so real,
My feelings are genuine and honest.
How I feel
I feel happy and content.
Ever since I let you in.
I feel this way because you are in my life.
Does it get any better than this?
I am wondering if life could possibly be any better than it is now.
We're into something beautiful.
Our relationship is special and wonderful.
Bein' with you's as good as it gets.
Being with you is the best thing that could happen to me.
It doesn't get any better
Life could not be any better than it is right now.
It's as if,
I am imagining a perfect scenario.
The night is ours.
We are in control of the night and enjoying it together.
I can see a billion stars,
I feel like I am seeing something amazing and wonderful.
That were never there before.
I am seeing something I have never seen before and it feels special.
Like there's something in the air
There is a certain energy or feeling that is present.
I can feel it everywhere,
I am sensing this energy or feeling everywhere I go.
I just want more and more.
I want to continue experiencing this feeling forever.
Fly up to the moon and back again.
I feel like I am capable of accomplishing anything I set my mind to.
Never want it all to end.
I don't want this feeling or experience to ever stop.
Standin' here in my shoes,
I am reflecting on my current situation and feeling positive about it.
I feel like I can't lose,
I feel confident that I am on the right path and won't fail.
No, not this time.
I feel like I have learned from my past mistakes and won't repeat them.
O-o-oh,
An expression of excitement or joy.
The worst is in the past,
I have overcome the worst parts of my past and moved on from them.
We save the best for last
I am confident that the best things in life are still ahead of me.
When now I find
I have discovered something important or valuable.
Everything is just fine!
I am content and happy with my current situation.
No, no, no!
An expression of excitement or joy.
Something beautiful!
Our relationship is special and wonderful.
As good as it gets!
Being with you is the best thing that could happen to me.
Baby, you and me.
We have a special and valuable relationship.
We're into something beautiful!
Our relationship is special and wonderful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIDGET BENENATE, STEVE BOOKER, MATTHEW GERRARD, MATTHEW R.T. GERRARD
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