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.
Coulda Been
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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To believe
We weren't to be
And all good things end eventually
But here I am
Walking away
And you're down on your knees
Begging me, please baby stay
'Cause boy you were untrue
The only rule
There is no exception to
3's a crowd
So where does that leave you now
That's what you get for living loud
Remember
Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
I used to think
I couldn't live without us together
But boy look at me now
I got my hopes
My whole life and all my dreams
So as you wave goodbye to me
Just remember
Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
Someday you'll see me walking down the street
Looking all confident and complete
Wondering if you made a mistake
Threw it away too soon
I'll wave and blow you a kiss
And say it's cool running into you like this
How you doing? Have any kids?
Do you ever look back and wish that
You could turn, turn back time
And make me change my mind
But you didn't so
Let's get on with letting go
Almost doesn't count you no
So remember remember
So remember remember
Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
Kimberley Locke's "Coulda Been" is a powerful pop song about a failed relationship. The lyrics are emotional and introspective, as the singer reflects on what could have been if things had gone differently. The song starts with Locke acknowledging that it's hard to believe that they weren't meant to be together and that "all good things end eventually". But, she's walking away from the relationship because her partner was untrue and "3's a crowd", indicating that the relationship was not built on honesty and trust. The chorus details what could have been- the love, the passion, the adventures- but because of her partner's infidelity, they will never have those things. The song ends with Locke imagining that someday, her partner will regret their actions and wish they had done things differently, but it will be too late.
The lyrics of "Coulda Been" clearly highlight the pain and regret felt when a relationship ends. It's a song of introspection that is easy to relate to because most of us have had failed relationships where we question what could have been. The song acknowledges the disappointment and heartache of ending a relationship, but it also encourages moving on from it. Locke asserts that even though the relationship didn't work out as she hoped, she's moving forward with "hopes, my whole life, and all my dreams".
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard
It's not easy
To believe
To accept as true
We weren't to be
Our relationship wasn't meant to last
And all good things end eventually
Everything has an end, even if it is good
But here I am
Even though we are breaking up
Walking away
Leaving
And you're down on your knees
You're begging me
Begging me, please baby stay
Asking me to stay with you
Well no can do
It's not possible
'Cause boy you were untrue
You were not honest with me
The only rule
The basic principle
There is no exception to
There is no escape from
3's a crowd
A romantic relationship involving three people is complicated
So where does that leave you now
What is your situation now?
That's what you get for living loud
Your reckless behavior has consequences
Remember
Don't forget
Coulda been right
Our relationship could have been perfect
Coulda been cool
Our relationship could have been stylish
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Our relationship could have been the best thing that ever happened to us
Coulda been wild
Our relationship could have been exciting and unpredictable
Coulda been free
Our relationship could have been liberating
You coulda been everything to me
You could have been my perfect partner
Coulda been real
Our relationship could have been genuine
Coulda been hot
Our relationship could have been passionate
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
You could have been the one who satisfies me
But you're not
But you are not that person
And all you got
All you have
Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened
I used to think
I used to believe
I couldn't live without us together
I thought I couldn't go on without you
But boy look at me now
But now I'm doing fine
I got my hopes
I have my dreams and aspirations
My whole life and all my dreams
Everything I want in life
So as you wave goodbye to me
As we say our final goodbye
Someday you'll see me walking down the street
You'll see me in the future
Looking all confident and complete
Appearing secure and fulfilled
Wondering if you made a mistake
Thinking if you regret what happened
Threw it away too soon
Ended our relationship prematurely
I'll wave and blow you a kiss
I will greet you politely
And say it's cool running into you like this
I'll say it's nice to see you again
How you doing? Have any kids?
Asking how you are and if you have children
Do you ever look back and wish that
Do you regret
You could turn, turn back time
You could go back in time
And make me change my mind
And convince me not to break up with you
Let's get on with letting go
Let's move on from our past relationship
Almost doesn't count you no
Almost succeeding is not the same as succeeding
So remember remember
Don't forget
But you're not
But you are not that person
And all you got
All you have
Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened
Coulda been right
Our relationship could have been perfect
Coulda been cool
Our relationship could have been stylish
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Our relationship could have been the best thing that ever happened to us
Coulda been wild
Our relationship could have been exciting and unpredictable
Coulda been free
Our relationship could have been liberating
You coulda been everything to me
You could have been my perfect partner
Coulda been real
Our relationship could have been genuine
Coulda been hot
Our relationship could have been passionate
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
You could have been the one who satisfies me
But you're not
But you are not that person
And all you got
All you have
Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened
But you're not
But you are not that person
And all you got
All you have
Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GUY ROCHE, SHELLY PEIKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nancy Edmonds
I've always loved this song from the first time I heard it.
Kimberley Locke
XO
Kimberley Locke
Thank you! Hope to see on my FB and other social media platforms. I have a new music video that I would love to get your feedback on: http://i-am-ent.com/artist/bond-villain/
Zaeem Mohammed
OMG after many many years of searching for this song i finally found it, Kimberley you're the artist i was searching for <3
Nina Meister
i love the video and the song. i remember when kim was on american idol. i was obsessed! i memorized all the songs she sang, she is so beautiful, i want to be just like her.
Linda H
Love her outfits in this video very cute ones. Great song love her voice she is amazing.
Roger Beleffi
Kimberley Locke, shes my star! I love her powerful voice.
Roger Beleffi
Kimberley Locke
Ohhhhh soo sorry i didnt read this message. But now i watched that video. Its great i love your voice sooo muchβ€οΈππππππ
And that one from Bond Villain too! Thank you for sharing!πβ€οΈ
Kimberley Locke
Roger, would you watch this video and tell me what you think? Thank you!
http://i-am-ent.com/artist/bond-villain/
Bass Kayakee
I have always loved your voice. My favorite song by you is 8th world wonder.