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.
Everyday Angels
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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Heard you say thing's don't ever go your way
Saw my reflection just passing by
Homeless man looking through my eyes
Held up a sign, said what's inside
Because of him I realize
When I'm all caught up in stupid things
They show me what it means
Everyday angels, oh, teach me how to fly
'Cause we only get one chance to make
The most of our lives
I pray for a miracle to come my way
Saw her face, she was wishing she was in my place
Then I caught my reflection just passing by
A little girl with her arms held high
Holding a sign that said 'What's inside?'
Because of her I realize
Everyday angels, oh, sometimes I don't see
When I'm all caught up in stupid things
They show me what it means
Everyday angels, oh, teach me how to fly
'Cause we only get one chance to make
The most of our lives
Looking at my life and what my purpose is
Too busy in his face to notice tears upon your face
Now I realize what I gotta do
Everyday find a way to be an angel too
Everyday angels, oh, sometimes I don't see
When I'm all caught up in stupid things
They show me what it means
Everyday angels, oh, teach me how to fly
'Cause we only get one chance to make
The most of our lives
Everyday angels, oh, sometimes I don't see
When I'm all caught up in stupid things
They show me what it means
Everyday angels, oh, teach me how to fly
'Cause we only get one chance to make
The most of our lives
I only get one chance
To spread my wings and fly
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
Don't let 'em pass you by
When they look into your eyes
Lend a helping hand
And make a difference in their lives
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
It only takes one person
(Everyday, everyday angels)
To make a difference in his life
(Everyday, everyday angels)
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
The song "Everyday Angels" by Kimberley Locke is a poignant reminder of the importance of kindness and compassion in our daily lives. The artist begins the song by reflecting on her own struggles, but then expresses gratitude for the people who have touched her life in meaningful ways. The homeless man she encountered helped her to recognize that even the most marginalized members of society have something to teach us. Similarly, the little girl with the sign reminded her that we all carry our own unique struggles and desires.
Throughout the song, Kimberley Locke calls on us to be "everyday angels" ourselves, to look beyond our own problems and be a source of kindness and hope for others. She acknowledges that sometimes we get caught up in "stupid things" and forget the importance of treating others with dignity and respect. However, she ultimately reminds us that we only get one chance to make the most of our lives, and that this means seizing opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others.
Overall, "Everyday Angels" is a moving tribute to the power of compassion and empathy. It encourages listeners to look for opportunities to be kind and to recognize the ways in which others have helped us along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Today woke up thinking it was my day
I woke up with positive energy thinking that today is going to be great
Heard you say thing's don't ever go your way
You made a negative comment about the day not going well
Saw my reflection just passing by
I saw myself in the mirror by chance
Homeless man looking through my eyes
I felt empathy towards the homeless man on the street
Held up a sign, said what's inside
The man held up a sign, asking us to reflect upon who we really are
Because of him I realize
The man helped me understand and made me see things in a different way
Everyday angels, oh, sometimes I don't see
There are everyday angels around us, but sometimes we don't notice them
When I'm all caught up in stupid things
When I'm too engrossed in insignificant stuff
They show me what it means
These angels make me understand the true meaning of life
Everyday angels, oh, teach me how to fly
These everyday angels inspire me to learn and grow in life
'Cause we only get one chance to make
We only have one life to live
The most of our lives
We should make the most of our life and live it to the fullest
I pray for a miracle to come my way
I hope to get lucky and achieve something miraculous
Saw her face, she was wishing she was in my place
I noticed a woman who envied me for who I was or what I have
Then I caught my reflection just passing by
I saw my own reflection once again
A little girl with her arms held high
I saw a little girl with outstretched arms
Holding a sign that said 'What's inside?'
The little girl was holding up a sign asking us to see and reflect upon our inner selves
Because of her I realize
The little girl helped me gain enlightenment and see things in a different way
Looking at my life and what my purpose is
Reflecting on my life and wondering about my true purpose
Too busy in his face to notice tears upon your face
I was so preoccupied with my own life that I failed to see someone else's pain and suffering
Now I realize what I gotta do
I now know what I need to do
Everyday find a way to be an angel too
I want to be an angel too and make a difference in someone's life every day
Don't let 'em pass you by
Don't let these everyday angels go unnoticed
When they look into your eyes
When these angels make eye contact with you
Lend a helping hand
Offer help when needed
And make a difference in their lives
Help make positive changes in their lives
It only takes one person
One person can make a huge difference
(Everyday, everyday angels)
To make a difference in his life
One person can help another person change his/her life for the better
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
Everyday, everyday angels
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIELLE BRISEBOIS, KIMBERLEY LOCKE, WAYNE RODRIGUES
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