Kris debuted his first full-length CD, "Brand New Shoes", in September 2007. The album spotlights his musical capabilities in songwriting, guitar, piano and vocals. Kris is known for his laid-back and unassuming personality, yet his music is full of depth, energy and soul.
Some of his influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Matchbox 20, and John Legend.
On 20 May 2009, Kris Allen was crowned the champion of American Idol 2009. After American Idol he released his major-label eponymous album debut. Since then he has released three studio albums "Thank You Camellia" in 2012, "Horizons" in 2014, "Letting You In" in 2016 and one Christmas album titled "Somethin' About Christmas" also in 2016. In 2019 he released a compilation album titled "10" in ten year anniversary since album "Kris Allen" came out in 2009. His latest releases are four new singles in 2021.
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Kris Allen Lyrics
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Wish I could sing about anything else
But every time I sit down
The only thing to come out is melody and rhyme
Babe I can't lie
It's only you
I wish I could think about another pretty face
One that if she left me wouldn't be the death of me
I would be just be fine
But every time
It's always you
It's always you
Your name on the tip of my tongue
It's always you
You're my favorite place to run
And I always knew
My heart was yours to take
And never mine to give away
It's always you
So many reasons I could think to pack a bag
Catch a flight and never look back
So many places I could see but I'd always rather be
Just a breath away
The reason I stay
It's always you
It's always you
Your name on the tip of my tongue
It's always you
You're my favorite place to run
I always knew
My heart was yours to take
And never mine to give away
It's always you
Oh yeah
Ah
Ah
Ah (Ooh)
Ah
Ah
Ah
It's always you
Your name on the tip of my tongue
And it's always you
Sure as the rising sun
And I always knew
My heart was yours to take
And never mine to give away
It's always you
Yeah baby
It's always you
Oh oh baby it's always you
The song "It's Always You" by Kris Allen is a beautiful love song that presents the idea that sometimes there is that one person who we just can't help but think about all the time. The song speaks to the overwhelming feeling of love that becomes all-consuming to the singer, and the inability to write or sing about anything else, but "melody and rhyme." The song starts with an admission that the singer wishes he had another story to tell or sing about anyone else, but every time he tries, he ends up thinking about the love of his life. The singer's inability to think about anyone else and his constant desire to be close to his lover is so strong that he wishes he could find someone else who doesn't make him feel this way. But, with a heartfelt admission, he admits that it's only her that comes to mind every time.
The chorus of the song re-emphasizes that no matter what happens, her name is always on the tip of his tongue, and she is the one he wants to be with. It's always her that occupies his mind, and he always finds himself running back to her, no matter what else is going in his life. The song paints a beautiful picture of love that is so powerful that it occupies every aspect of one's life, and each time they try to move on, they realize they can't the song ends with the words "baby," indicating the depth of love he feels for his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I had another story to tell
I wish I had experiences to share that didn't involve you.
Wish I could sing about anything else
If only I could write a song that wasn't about you.
But every time I sit down
No matter how hard I try,
The only thing to come out is melody and rhyme
All that emerges from my creativity is a love song about you.
Babe I can't lie
I have to admit,
It's only you
My heart belongs to you and nobody else.
I wish I could think about another pretty face
It would be easier if I could just move on to someone else.
One that doesn't make feel this way
Someone who doesn't make me feel so completely in love.
One that if she left me wouldn't be the death of me
I need to find someone I can let go of if they decide to leave.
I would be just be fine
I could go on with my life if I found someone else.
But every time
But every single time,
It's always you
I can't escape the fact that it's always you on my mind.
Your name on the tip of my tongue
I can't stop thinking about you and it's always on the verge of being spoken out loud.
You're my favorite place to run
Whenever I need comfort or escape, you are the only place I want to go.
And I always knew
I've always been aware,
My heart was yours to take
That my heart was always yours for the taking.
And never mine to give away
I never could give it away to anyone else.
So many reasons I could think to pack a bag
I could find numerous reasons to leave and move on.
Catch a flight and never look back
I could leave and never turn back.
So many places I could see but I'd always rather be
I could go anywhere, but I'd always choose to be with you.
Just a breath away
All I need is to be close to you to be happy.
The reason I stay
The only thing keeping me here is my love for you.
Sure as the rising sun
Just as inevitable as the sunrise every morning,
Yeah baby
I'm telling you the truth, baby.
Oh oh baby it's always you
My love for you is constant and never-ending.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRIS ALLEN, ADAM HAMBRICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emmanuelenriquez8066
Thank you Camellia
Horizons
Are one.of the best album ❤️
@blakepizarro1105
After all these years and I still come back to this masterpiece. ❤️
@meganfielding
Absolutely adore this song ❤
@aaronhuang8402
I love Kris's warming voice, just like a nice brother telling and sharing the experiences of life with us. I love all you've done on music, Kris Allen. Never stop singing, PLEASE. ;-D sincerely yours, a fan of TAIWAN.
@porcusuxor
Why isn't this song getting more airtime mileage? It's utterly gorgeous -- Kris doing ballads is Kris at his best! :-) Keep making music, Kris!
@exogendesign4582
Good songs are hidden, so the true people who appreciate it heartily enjoys it.
@loragarver2856
This song is just beautiful, but then I think that about everything Kris sings.
@nynban394
There is really no song on this album that I would skip. And this one is one of my faves. Argh, Kris - this album is so, so good. Even better than TYC. Thank you for giving it to us.
@vinscott88
I met him at a meet and greet after a concert and he sang this to us and it was amazing and beautiful live/acoustic
@JenniferJiang2013
Loved seeing him last Saturday. He definitely brought the party to Boston! PS Kris, please continue coming to Boston! We love you here!