Kristineβs venture into a new genre expands upon the incredible success she has enjoyed for many years in the dance world and beyond:
βThis album was truly a labor of love,β explained Kristine W from her home in Las Vegas. She describes it as a musical journey through a kaleidoscope of musical styles mixing dance, pop, R&B and rock styles together to capture and express the myriad of emotions that people are feeling at this turbulent time in history. βThe songs on the album explore universal human emotions like joy, fear, love, strength, life and death. Woven together, they show the emotional power of music and represent the rollercoaster of emotions most people are experiencing today. At a time when people all around the world are feeling more vulnerable than ever, I really wanted to create an album where I could perform songs that capture those universal emotions.β
The ultimate chameleon artist, Kristine has proven she can survive. Sheβs topped the dance charts thirteen times; nine of which were consecutive, breaking records previously held by Madonna and Janet Jackson. She is a fourth generation entertainer hailing from Pasco, Washington. After winning titles as Miss Tri-Cities, Miss Washington and placing first in the talent competition at the Miss America pageant, Kristine went on to pursue her educational and musical dreams in Las Vegas, where she found success headlining her own show at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Numerous awards followed, including several 'Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year' wins and being officially sanctioned as the entertainer who performed more live shows at the Las Vegas Hilton than any other performer in its history - including Elvis. This award led to June 28th being officially sanctioned Kristine W day in the state of Nevada.
After conquering Las Vegas, Kristine reached the top of the dance charts in 1994 with the now classic anthem "Feel What You Want" landing at 1 on Billboard's Dance Chart and holding at the top five in more than ten countries worldwide. Signing with RCA Records and releasing the 1996 critically acclaimed album, LAND OF THE LIVING, Kristine catapulted to the top of the dance music spotlight with two more singles, the beautifully spun "One More Try", which won Kristine an ASCAP Award for co-writing, and the album's title track "Land Of The Living", in which the artist shares real experiences of survival and overcoming life's obstacles.
Finding herself in the executive producers chair for her second RCA studio album, Kristine W recorded the smash follow-up album STRONGER. Released in 2000, the savvy collection of rhythmic tracks, encompassing dance floor grooves, neo-soul and unadulterated pop, again placed the versatile performer at the top of the Billboard Club Play Charts. The album's title track "Stronger" and the timeless single "Lovin' You" both added to Kristine's vault of number one singles.
Overcoming a two-year battle with leukemia, Kristine W then completed work on her next album FLY AGAIN. While in that process, she recorded and released her sixth chart topping single, "Some Lovin'." The track quickly became a hit both in the US and overseas and was a featured single for the hit SHOWTIME series QUEER AS FOLK. The music video featured Kristine with the cast, including award-winning actress Sharon Gless.
Kristine eventually passed superstars Madonna and Janet Jackson (each with seven 1 dance songs in a row) to rack up eight consecutive chart-toppers. When her 2005 single βWonder of It Allβ went all the way, it became her ninth 1, breaking her own record. βWalk Awayβ, released in late 2007 was her tenth number one. βThe Bossβ, her eleventh Billboard topper, was a completely handmade project. Her 12th number one occurred in February 2009 β the self-penned song βNever.β And her latest - 13 β βLove is the Lookβ topped the charts in April 2009.
One More Try
Kristine W. Lyrics
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And I really don't know why
And the house you used to live in is cold and fallen down, yeah
And I am tired and I'm weary
And lord those grey skies bring me down
And I came home for just one reason
To find myself in this quiet town, yeah
I don't want to leave you
So please give me one more try
I'm tired and I'm weary but I want you near me
So please give me one more try
Oh, just give me one more try
One more try
I don't know where to go for one more try
All the days we spent together doing nothing
It all so seems so long ago
I thought the world turned around without me baby
But I just didn't know
That I was wrong to go and leave you
To go and leave your world behind
But now time has been my teacher
And now I finally found
I'm thinking time's been my teacher
I don't want to leave you
So please give me one more try
I'm tired and I'm weary but I want you near me
So please give me one more try
Just give me one more try
One more try
Oh, I don't know what to do
For one more try
Now I'm sitting in my hotel
Watching old films
Doing nothing once again
The difference now is you're not with me
And I'm lonelier than I've ever been
And I've been thinkin'
Time's been my teacher
I don't want to leave you
Please give me one more try
I'm tired and I'm weary but I want you near me
Please give me one more try
Just give me one more try
One more try
'Cause I don't know where to go
For one more try
The lyrics to Kristine W.'s "One More Try" begin with a sense of nostalgia and disappointment. The singer returns to their hometown only to find that everything has changed. Every window is empty, the house of a loved one is now fallen down, and the grey skies bring them down. They had hoped to find comfort and solace back in their hometown but it seems that they are still missing something. The singer then turns their attention towards the past, reminiscing about the days they spent with their loved one. They acknowledge that they made a mistake in leaving them behind and now, after learning from their mistakes, they want to make things right. They ask for just one more try to fix what went wrong.
The singer expresses their longing and desire for one more chance to fix their relationship with their loved one. They recognize that they have made mistakes in the past, but they want to learn from those mistakes and move forward. They are tired and weary, but they are willing to put in the effort to make things right. The song's main message highlights the importance of learning from past mistakes and not giving up on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every window in my hometown is empty
All the places I remember from my childhood are now vacant and devoid of life.
And I really don't know why
I don't understand what has caused this change, but it makes me feel lost and disconnected.
And the house you used to live in is cold and fallen down, yeah
Even the home I associate with you is now broken down and abandoned, mirroring my own feelings of sadness and isolation.
And I am tired and I'm weary
The burden of carrying these feelings for so long has taken a toll on me, making me feel exhausted and drained.
And lord those grey skies bring me down
The constant gloominess and lack of sunlight exacerbates my negative emotions, making me feel even worse.
And I came home for just one reason
Despite all this, there is one thing that has brought me back to this place: the hope of rekindling our relationship.
To find myself in this quiet town, yeah
By returning to this peaceful, familiar environment, I hope to find clarity and direction for my future.
And I keep thinking, oh I'm thinking time's been my teacher
Reflecting on my experiences has taught me many lessons, making me more aware of my own mistakes and shortcomings.
I don't want to leave you
Despite everything that has happened, I still care deeply for you and want to make things right.
So please give me one more try
I am begging for another chance to prove myself and show you the person I can be.
I'm tired and I'm weary but I want you near me
Although I am exhausted, the thought of being with you gives me strength and motivation to keep going.
Oh, just give me one more try
I am pleading to just have the opportunity to make things right, to start over once more.
One more try
All I am asking for is one final chance to fix things between us and come out stronger on the other side.
I don't know where to go for one more try
Even if this doesn't work out, I am unsure of what my next move should be, but I am willing to take the risk if it means another chance with you.
All the days we spent together doing nothing
Looking back on our time together, even the most mundane moments meant something special to me.
It all so seems so long ago
Though it wasn't that long ago that we were together, it feels like a lifetime has passed since we were truly connected.
I thought the world turned around without me baby
I convinced myself that I was not important, that your world could move on without me, and that I didn't need to be part of it.
But I just didn't know
Now I realize how much I was mistaken, and how much I really do need you in my life.
That I was wrong to go and leave you
Leaving you was a mistake, and I deeply regret the pain that it caused.
To go and leave your world behind
I was selfish and thoughtless to abandon you, and I know that I have a lot to make up for.
But now time has been my teacher
Through the passage of time, I have learned many hard lessons about the value of relationships and the importance of communication.
And now I finally found
I have finally realized what is truly important to me and what I need to focus on moving forward.
Now I'm sitting in my hotel
Despite trying to move on, I still find myself constantly thinking about you and what could have been.
Watching old films
Trying to distract myself with nostalgic memories only serves as a reminder of what I have lost.
Doing nothing once again
Although I am trying to move forward, it feels like I am stuck in a rut and unable to truly move on with my life.
The difference now is you're not with me
Without you in my life, everything seems hollow and meaningless, and I realize how much I need you by my side.
And I'm lonelier than I've ever been
Despite everything I have tried, the absence of you in my life has left me feeling more alone and empty than ever before.
Just give me one more try
Despite my mistakes, I am hopeful and optimistic that we can move forward and build a brighter future together.
Oh, I don't know what to do
Even if things don't work out, I am unsure of what my next steps should be, but I know that I can't give up on us just yet.
For one more try
All I am asking for is one final chance to make things right between us and rebuild what has been lost.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, ROB DOUGAN, KRISTINE E. WEITZ
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dreasbn
easily one of the best of the 90's and sooo underrated.. it's such a hymn... musically vocally lyrically... still gives me goosebumps all over... now it's nearly 25 years ago... gosh
Tomtalker2000
This woman just has SOUL period folks. She's gifted vocally beyond any recognition she's been given. She's just that good of a singer coming from one to another.
Norma Padro
Very beautiful song. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it. Her vocals and everything about it makes me feel good.
Eric Washington
Beautiful song that didn't get the recognition it deserved! Great song for traveling and dancing!
Alec Davis
This girl can sing! I haven't heard this in years! Sing to the Lord girl!!!
nomoregranola
Omg this is prolly my favorite song of all time. I adore it to bits!!!!!! So soulful and pretty n full of heart!
G-Dub
I've run out of superlatives how awesome this song is βΊ
Eric Washington
Such a beautiful lady and song!!!π₯°ππππ
Mark Colley
Love this version!!
Norma Padro
I like this version too. So beautiful.