After graduating high school in 1993, Mark decided to put his dream of a music career on hold and he joined the U.S. Navy. His dedication to the... Navy made him a much stronger person mentally and spiritually and throughout all of the changes happening in his life, Mark felt that it was time to finally be true to himself and focus on his music. While sailing around the world, Mark worked diligently to enhance his vocal and writing skills. In 1997, Mark completed his duty with the U.S. Navy and officially began working on his music career.
Mark would soon meet his future brother-in-law Joe Rodriquez and start the Cooke County Line band. In little time, Mark Cooke and the 7-piece Cooke County Line Band began playing all over Central Texas and the Southern states gaining notoriety and success. During this period, Mark had the opportunity to open for or play with many veteran acts including John Rich, George Jones, Miranda Lambert, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Cagle, Little Jimmy Dickens, Whispering Bill Anderson, David Lee Murphy, David Allan Coe, Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Charlie Robison, Ty Herndon, Linda Davis and more. Having always wanted to make a living as a country singer, Mark had no idea that his dream would soon lead him to Nashville, TN, the home of country music.
Last summer, Mark signed to CVR (management and label) run by Music Row veteran Producers J. Gary Smith and John Smith. Together they are currently finishing his CVR self-titled, debut album to come out later this year.
When asked, J Gary Smith’s comments on Mark were, “It is great to find an artist with such a natural country voice as Mark has. The likability factor on this guy is through the roof, and we feel blessed to be the guys that get to start his career.”
Mark’s debut single, “Can’t Cheat in a Small Town,” written by Brad Wolf, Abby Boykin and Don Goodman was released in the summer of 2010 to rave reviews. The single made it all the way to number 42 on the Music Row chart and number 56 on Billboard’s Indicator chart.
Mark recently released his second single entitled “I Love It” from his debut album. Written by veteran songwriters Philip Douglas, Ron Harbin and Jimmy Yeary, “I Love It” is a song sure to continue to prove Mark’s worth in country music.
With his dream coming true, Mark's family and friends continue to support him in every way possible. Through all the good times and bad, he still is the same boy from East Texas who had a dream.
And, with the grace of God, Mark continues to pursue the dream he has such passion for.
I Love It
Mark Cooke Lyrics
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Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.
Mark Cooke's song "I Love It" is a beautiful love song that is sure to melt anyone's heart. The lyrics are filled with romantic sentiments and describe the depth of affection one person has for their beloved. The song starts with the singer expressing how just the thought of their love makes their heart sing as if an April breeze on the wings of spring. This comparison leaves the impression of the freshness and purity of their love. The next lines reveal the extent of the singer's admiration when he says that his only love enters with all their splendor. This line implies how awe-inspiring the loved one is to the singer, and how no other person could ever excel his or her beauty.
Later in the song, the singer talks about being in their lover's arms in the hush of the night. It's implicit from these lines that the singer is wholly devoted to their loved one, and nothing holds more importance to them than being with them. The touch of their lover's hand is described as heaven that the singer had never known. The blush on their cheek while talking indicates that they are in love with the singer, which makes the singer more confident about the relationship.
In conclusion, Mark Cooke's "I Love It" is a touching tribute to the power of love. The lyrics emphasize the sheer beauty and magic of a loving relationship. It's a song dedicated to those who have a deep passion for their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Just the thought of being with you brings so much joy to my heart
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring
Being with you is as refreshing and rejuvenating as an April breeze during spring
And you appear in all your splendor
You always show up in your most beautiful and perfect form
My one and only love
There is no one else in my life that I love and cherish as much as you
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
The surroundings become magical and enchanting when I am with you, even in the dark
In the hush of night while you're in my arms
The silence of the night feels soothing and peaceful when I am holding you
I feel your lips, so warm and tender
The warmth and tenderness in your kisses are enough to make me feel whole
My one and only love
There is no one else in my life that I love and cherish as much as you
The touch of your hand is like heaven
Your touch feels like I have entered into heaven, such is the level of euphoria it brings me
A heaven that I've never known
I have never experienced such a level of happiness and bliss prior to meeting you
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
I can tell how much you love me by the way your cheeks turn pink whenever I simply speak to you
Tells me that you are my own
Your blush confirms that you belong to me and no one else
You fill my eager heart with such desire
You ignite the desire and passion in me that I never knew existed before meeting you
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire
I feel absolutely electrified every time we share a kiss
I give myself in sweet surrender
I willingly give myself to you without reservation or hesitation
My one and only love
There is no one else in my life that I love and cherish as much as you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bozo264
I really enjoy marks music! Love this song and video.. Keep them coming brother! 😊