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.
Wrong
Kimberley Locke Lyrics
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But your presumptions won't prevail
I'm made of more than what you see
You tell me to twist, tell me to bend
But I won't break just to fit in
Just shut your mouth and listen up
I was so naive to let you have control of me
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be, yeah
I'm on the outside looking in
No longer do I pretend to be something that I'm not, yeah
I don't run and I don't hide
Behind a comfort in disguise
What you see is what you get
I was so naive to let you have control of me
But now that I believe in me I know, oh
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be, yeah
I wouldn't change a thing
'Cause life is how you grow
You live, you learn, and then you know
That you're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be, yeah
The song "Wrong" by Kimberley Locke is a bold statement about self-worth and self-belief. The lyrics are powerful and very clear about the singer's message. The song opens with a defiant stance against anyone who underestimates the singer's strength: "You can say I'm weak, can say I'm frail, But your presumptions won't prevail." The song then goes on to declare the singer's independence and unwillingness to conform to other people's expectations. The line "I won't break just to fit in, Just shut your mouth and listen up" shows that the singer is not willing to compromise who she is for anyone else's sake.
The chorus is the most memorable and catchy part of the song, with its repetition of the line "You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on." This is a clear message to anyone who has tried to keep the singer down, telling them that they are mistaken in thinking that they have any power over her. The song is ultimately a celebration of self-acceptance and the willingness to stand up for oneself. The final line of the song, "Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be, yeah," sums up the message of the song in a simple and direct way.
Line by Line Meaning
You can say I'm weak, can say I'm frail
You may perceive me as weak or fragile, but your assumptions won't determine who I am.
I'm made of more than what you see
My true strength and abilities go beyond what you can simply observe from the outside.
You tell me to twist, tell me to bend
You try to manipulate me and make me conform to your expectations.
But I won't break just to fit in
I refuse to compromise my values or bend under pressure in order to fit in with your standards.
Just shut your mouth and listen up
You need to stop talking and pay attention to what I'm saying because I am free to make my own choices.
I was so naive to let you have control of me
I used to be gullible and let you dictate my actions and how I saw myself.
You're wrong, and I'm strong, unafraid of moving on
Your expectations and attempts to control me are incorrect, and I am confident in myself and moving forward without you.
'Cause I'm free to be me, nobody tells me who to be
I am able to embrace my true self without interference from anyone else's expectations or opinions.
I'm on the outside looking in
I am no longer trying to fit in with your expectations or group, I am choosing to observe from the outside and make my own path.
No longer do I pretend to be something that I'm not, yeah
I am no longer feigning interest or behaviors in order to fit in with your standards, I am being true to myself.
I don't run and I don't hide
I am not afraid to confront hardships or obstacles because I am confident in myself and my abilities.
Behind a comfort in disguise
I am no longer masking my true self behind a facade or persona for the sake of ease or familiarity.
What you see is what you get
I am being authentic and genuine in all that I do and present outwardly.
I wouldn't change a thing
I do not regret any past choices or hardships because they have contributed to my growth and development.
'Cause life is how you grow
Life experiences shape and help us develop into who we are meant to be.
You live, you learn, and then you know
Through living and learning from experiences, we come to understand and develop a sense of self.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANNA BERGENDAHL, LARRY KLEIN, JOHAN NILSSON, JOEL SJODIN
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