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.
Change
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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But you know how words get in the way, baby, lately
Wasn't strong enough to cut right through
All the red tape between me and you, baby
Time escapes me
What's it going to take to shake these blues?
Pushing through the clouds just to get to you
[Chorus]
I feel a change, babe, washing over me
I feel the rains, babe, coming to set me free
It's a one way track, ain't coming back
This train's about to leave
I feel a change coming over me
Never noticed that it's kinda strange
Same story but a different day lately, oh baby
Gotta get up, gotta change the scene
Gotta rip this page from the magazine
[Chorus]
I ain't trying to be difficult, no, no
I ain't trying to be mean
I just gotta do right now
What's best for me
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Kimberley Locke's song "Change" explore the idea of personal growth and self-discovery. The singer reflects on their struggles with communicating effectively with someone they care about, admitting that they weren't "strong enough to cut right through all the red tape" between them. Time seems to be slipping away from the singer as they struggle with their own personal demons, which they describe as the "blues" that they need to shake off. They can feel a change coming and they are ready to take that step forward, even if it means leaving the past behind.
The chorus of the song, with its repetitive lyrics and soaring melody, drives home the message of change and progress that the singer is feeling. They are "washing over" with a sense of renewal and freedom that finally allows them to break free of their old patterns and start fresh. The singer acknowledges that it's not easy to make changes and move forward, but they are resolute in their decision to do what's best for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry for what I forgot to say
Expressing regret for something I failed to say
But you know how words get in the way, baby, lately
Explaining how communication difficulties arise lately
Wasn't strong enough to cut right through
Unable to overcome the difficulties in our relationship
All the red tape between me and you, baby
Describing the bureaucratic obstacles which hinder our relationship
Time escapes me
Feeling like time is running out for us
What's it going to take to shake these blues?
Asking what needs to be done to shake off the feeling of sadness and depression
Pushing through the clouds just to get to you
Describing the difficulty of reaching the person I care about
Can't hold back the storm that's blowing through, yeah
Not being able to resist the change that is coming
I feel a change, babe, washing over me
Sensing a positive change that is coming over me
I feel the rains, babe, coming to set me free
Expressing how I feel about the freeing and liberating effect of the coming change
It's a one way track, ain't coming back
Acknowledging that once I make this decision, I can't go back
This train's about to leave
Describing the imminent departure of the change that is coming
Never noticed that it's kinda strange
Realizing that something unusual is happening
Same story but a different day lately, oh baby
Observing how things seem to keep repeating themselves
Gotta get up, gotta change the scene
Feeling the need to do something different to bring about change
Gotta rip this page from the magazine
Symbolizing the need to break free from my old way of operating
I ain't trying to be difficult, no, no
Assuring the other person that I'm not trying to cause problems
I ain't trying to be mean
Reiterating that I'm not trying to be hurtful
I just gotta do right now
Explaining that I need to do what is best for me at this moment
What's best for me
Making a choice based on what is good for me, even if it's hard on the other person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESS CATES, TY LACY, KIMBERLEY LOCKE, DENNIS MATKOSKY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tango Bango
LUV this song. It should’ve been a big hit!
J
WOOOOOO THIS IS GOOD!! GIVE IT THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES!
Little Tut
Always been to me, one of the best singers out there with out all of the fluff and auto tunes and cursing and vulgar. I think Kimberly could write for country/country rock singers. Her songs are pure and have real meaning. :)
xniks101x
So underrated, she's amazing
Ronda Walker
I love her. She is amazing and has a powerful voice
Nick Aguilera
I had forgotten her for some time, now I've just remembered her existence and realised the much she's underrated!!.I like her voice, she's pretty good and pity her music isn't played here in Argentina on local radios 😢
spiraljoe1273
Shame she didn't have the hunger to pursue singing after Idol - I still think this single is one of the best Idol alumni singles to hit the airwaves and she is gorgeous and has a great voice.
Louis King
I totally forgot about this sweetheart. Never listened to her music too much but I seen her on Celebrity Fit Club. Love her personality.
Skip Smith
Dayuum This gal is amazing
M L
For sure whatever reason I imagine this song with country production instead of the pop production. It has that vibe in the lyrics. I could totally see a female country artist covering this and having a hit. Would be awesome to have a new AI contestant auditions with this song since it appears vocally challenging.