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.
Over the Rainbow
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
The song "Over the Rainbow" is about escapism and longing for a better world. The first verse sets up the imagery of the land "over the rainbow," a place that is idyllic and mythic. The idea of this land is introduced as something that is heard about only in a lullaby, implying that it exists only in the singer's imagination. The second verse then goes on to describe this land where skies are blue and dreams come true. It's a place where there are no troubles, where lemon drops can melt away concerns, and where the singer can be found high above everything, near the chimney tops.
The chorus introduces an element of hope and yearning into the song. The singer sings about someday wishing on a star and waking up where the clouds are far behind them. They imagine a place where they can find peace and happiness, but it's still out of reach. The repeated question "why, oh why can't I?" adds to the sense of wistfulness and frustration. The song ends with a repeat of the first verse and chorus, emphasizing the idea that the dream of a better place in a better world is still just a dream. Overall, the song evokes a sense of longing and the desire to escape from reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a magical and mystical place over the horizon where everything seems perfect and peaceful.
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Through a sweet melody, I was introduced to a secret land that only exists in my dreams.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
The sky above that land is always blue and clear, with no clouds or storms.
And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true.
It's a place where your deepest desires and wishes become a reality if you have the courage to dream them.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day, I might send a wish to the stars above, hoping for a miracle.
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
I want to be lifted from the gray skies and troubles of reality and find myself in that magical place.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me.
In that place where everything is bright and sunny, I'll be found on top of the houses and away from all worries and stress.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In that magical place, bright blue birds flutter and sing.
Birds fly over the rainbow
They soar over the horizon, diving and fluttering in the sky.
Why then, oh why can't I?
I often wonder why I can’t go there too and leave my problems behind.
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, Why, oh why can't I?
If even the birds can leave and be happy, why is it so hard for me to find that joyful place?
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Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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