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.
Trust Myself
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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When I saw her number on display
When I thought you're lyin' there beside me, you were far away
Why is it so easy to commence me?
Why is it so hard to let you go
But I can't deny what I already know
I use to look away but I can't this time, yeah
I'm movin' on, I wish you well
I think I better never take any advice
I'm gonna listen to the voice inside me
In spite of everybody else, I'm gonna trust myself
I know I'm the one for bein' stupid
I know I'm the one for being blind
Somewhere deeper within I always knew that
You were lyin'
Maybe it was easier to give in
Cause I didn't want to let you go
But I can't deny what I already know
I got this feeling down deep inside
I use to look away but I can't this time, yeah
I'm movin' on, I wish you well
I think I better never take an advice
I'm gonna listen to the voice inside me
In spite of everybody else, I'm gonna trust myself
Something all along, tell me this is wrong
Even though I couldn't let go
I just gotta trust myself
The writings on the wall
Now I see it all
And I know the truth now
I just gotta trust myself
I got this feeling down deep inside
I use to look away but I can't this time, yeah
I'm movin' on, I wish you well
I think I better never take an advice
I'm gonna listen to the voice inside me
In spite of everybody else, I'm gonna trust myself
I gotta trust myself
(I got a feelin' inside)
I gotta trust myself
(That I just can't hide, no)
I gotta, I gotta
I gotta trust myself
I gotta trust myself
(Knew it all along)
(I gotta trust myself)
Something that was wrong
I gotta, I gotta
I gotta trust myself
The lyrics to Kimberley Locke's song Trust Myself tell the story of a woman who has been betrayed by her partner. She describes the moment she realizes that her partner has been cheating on her - hearing his phone ring with another woman's number on display - and how difficult it is for her to let go of him. She acknowledges that she has been foolish in staying with him, and that she always knew that he was lying to her. However, she has finally reached the point where she can trust herself and listen to her own intuition, rather than relying on the advice of others.
The song has a powerful message about self-belief and self-trust, especially in the face of betrayal. The singer's decision to trust herself is an empowering one, as she is taking control of her own life and happiness. The lyrics also highlight the difficulties involved in letting go of a relationship that has become toxic, and the courage that it takes to move on.
Overall, Trust Myself is a song about coming to terms with the truth, and finding the strength to trust oneself and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When I heard your phone ring after midnight
I became suspicious when I heard your phone ringing at midnight.
When I saw her number on display
My doubts were confirmed when I saw her number displayed on your phone.
When I thought you're lyin' there beside me, you were far away
I realized that you were not true to me, even when you were lying beside me.
Why is it so easy to commence me?
It is surprising how effortless it is for you to deceive me.
Why is it so hard to let you go
It is tough to move on from you, despite your infidelity.
But I can't deny what I already know
I cannot ignore the truth that I have already realized.
I got this feeling down deep inside
My instincts tell me that you are not loyal.
I use to look away but I can't this time, yeah
I used to brush aside my doubts, but now I can't ignore them anymore.
I'm movin' on, I wish you well
I am leaving behind this toxic relationship and hoping for your good.
I think I better never take an advice
I think it is better for me to trust my intuition than to take anyone's advice.
I'm gonna listen to the voice inside me
I will follow what my heart tells me.
In spite of everybody else, I'm gonna trust myself
I will trust myself even if it means going against everyone else.
I know I'm the one for being stupid
I accept my mistake of being ignorant and foolish.
I know I'm the one for being blind
I realize that I turned a blind eye to your misdeeds.
Somewhere deeper within I always knew that
Deep down, I always knew that you were not faithful.
You were lyin'
You were not truthful to me.
Maybe it was easier to give in
Maybe I found it easier to accept your lies than to confront you.
Cause I didn't want to let you go
Because I did not want to lose you.
Something all along, tell me this is wrong
Something deep down was telling me that something is not right.
Even though I couldn't let go
Even though I could not let go of you.
I just gotta trust myself
I have to trust myself and let go.
The writings on the wall
The signs and indications were always there.
Now I see it all
Now I can understand everything clearly.
And I know the truth now
And I know the truth now.
I gotta trust myself
I have to trust myself.
I gotta, I gotta
I must do it, no matter how hard it is.
I gotta trust myself
I have to trust myself.
(Knew it all along)
(I knew it all along)
(I gotta trust myself)
(I have to trust myself)
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, MATTHEW R.T. GERRARD, KIMBERLEY DAWN LOCKE, ROBBIE NEVIL
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